Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on
Federal workers furloughed or working without pay are feeling the financial squeeze and fear being swept up in the Trump administration's layoffs.
Charlotte airport won't show DHS video blaming Dems for gov't shutdown
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is among at least a dozen airports in the country that won’t air a controversial video from the Department of Homeland Security.
North Carolina GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say they will vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S. House district map, with the likely aim of securing another GOP seat within already right-leaning boundaries.
Trump urges leaders to put 'old feuds' aside as he calls for a new era of harmony in the Middle East
President Donald Trump is calling for a new era of harmony in the Middle East. Trump spoke Monday during a global summit in Egypt on Gaza’s future, trying to advance broader peace in the region after visiting Israel to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas.
Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are freed as part of Gaza ceasefire
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and scores of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel have walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war.
More than $6.5 billion in medical debt erased in NC
Through North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Program, more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians over the past year.
Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners and Trump visits the Middle East
Israel says it has received 20 hostages released by Hamas while Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire in Gaza held amid a critical day for all sides and the region.
Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a steep recession and financial market chaos.
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.
NCDMV expands online driver license renewals under new law
Drivers without a REAL ID can renew licenses online
CMPD launches new safety initiatives to improve the area's reputation
Police say feeling unsafe in uptown is "unacceptable" and they're working to "immediately" shift Uptown's reputation. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are launching new initiatives to help people feel safer.
IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week
The IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as part of a new contingency plan.
Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to face a criminal case that has thrown a spotlight on the Justice Department's efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump.
South Carolina's top law official says no arson evidence so far in fire that destroyed judge's home
State agents have so far found no evidence that a fire that destroyed a judge's home on Edisto Island was intentionally set, according to the state's top law enforcement official.
Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trump’s Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling
Illinois and Chicago have filed a lawsuit aiming to stop President Donald Trump's administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump will celebrate the Navy's 250th anniversary in the midst of the shutdown
President Donald Trump has decided not to let the government shutdown interfere with a stop in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday to salute the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum
Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.
Gov. Stein signs criminal justice bill into law after fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska
'Iryna's Law' bars cashless bail for certain crimes and many repeat offenders, ensures more mental health evaluations, increases accountability on magistrates and seeks to restart executions in North Carolina.
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