Politics

North Stanly High School Football Game Cancelled Due To Safety Concerns Surrounding Controversial Photo

Stanly County Schools says the North Stanly High School football game scheduled for Friday night has been cancelled due to safety concerns.

US To Send Troops To Saudi Arabia, Hold Off On Striking Iran

The Pentagon on Friday announced it will deploy additional U.S. troops and missile defense equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as President Donald Trump has at least for now put off any immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attack on the Saudi oil industry.

Saudi Arabia Says Iranian Missiles, Drone Hit Oil Facilities

Saudi Arabia alleged Wednesday that Iranian cruise missiles and drones attacked the heart of the kingdom’s oil industry, showing journalists the remains of the weapons while stopping short of directly accusing Iran of launching the assault.

Fed Likely To Cut Rates A 2nd Time As Economic Threats Loom

The Federal Reserve looks poised to cut interest rates for a second time Wednesday to help extend the economic expansion in the face of global weakness, President Donald Trump’s trade war with China and geopolitical risks such as the attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities.

Pelosi Swears In 2 North Carolina Congressmen

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has sworn in two Republicans who won special elections in North Carolina last week.

AP Source: New York Prosecutors Subpoena President Trump's Tax Returns

New York City prosecutors have subpoenaed President Donald Trump’s tax returns, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Monday.

North Carolina Senate Approves Redistricting Map

The North Carolina state Senate has agreed to a new map of nearly half of its electoral districts to comply with a state court order that declared current boundaries partisan gerrymanders.

Supreme Court Allows Broad Enforcement Of Trump Asylum Rule

The Supreme Court is allowing nationwide enforcement of a new Trump administration rule that prevents most Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the United States.

Republican Dan Bishop Wins NC 9th Congressional District Election

Conservative Republican Dan Bishop won a special election Tuesday for an open House seat in North Carolina, averting a Democratic capture of a GOP-leaning district.

Mary C. Curtis: What Does the Dan Bishop Win Mean for 2020?

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Republican Dan Bishop defeats Democrat Dan McCready in North Carolina's 9th congressional district race, giving Republicans a narrow victory in the GOP-leaning district where Donald Trump won by 12…

Trump Dismisses John Bolton, Says They 'Disagreed Strongly'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday forced out John Bolton, his hawkish national security adviser with whom he had significant disagreements on Iran, Afghanistan and a cascade of other global challenges.

Don't Forget To Vote In Mecklenburg County Today

The polls are open for primary voting in Mecklenburg County and will remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Trump’s North Carolina Rally To Be A Test For His Clout, GOP

President Donald Trump’s rally in North Carolina will serve as a measure of his clout in trying to elect a Republican to the House in a closely watched special election that’s seen as a tossup race.

Pence Campaigns For Bishop On Eve Of 9th District Vote

Vice President Mike Pence joined North Carolina 9th District Republican candidate Dan Bishop for a campaign rally one day before voters go to the polls.

Trump, Pence Set To Visit N.C. In Support Of Dan Bishop

President Donald Trump’s rally in North Carolina will serve as a measure of his clout in trying to elect a Republican to the House in a closely watched special election that’s seen as a tossup race.

Ex South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford To Challenge Donald Trump In Primary

Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has decided to launch a longshot Republican challenge to President Donald Trump, saying Sunday that he aims to put his Appalachian trail travails behind him for good as he tries to navigate a path to the presidency.