Politics

Voter ID Implementing Bill Finalized, Heads To Governor

The North Carolina General Assembly has finalized legislation implementing the voter photo identification mandate approved in a statewide referendum last month.

North Carolina GOP Open To New Election If Fraud Found

A leader of the North Carolina Republican Party says the organization would be open to a new election if an investigation were to find a high likelihood that wrongdoing swayed the state's unresolved congressional race.

Nation Bids Goodbye To Bush With High Praise, Cannons, Humor | PHOTOS

George H.W. Bush was celebrated with high praise and loving humor Wednesday as the nation bade farewell to the man who was America’s 41st president and the last to fight for the U.S. in wartime. Three former presidents looked on at Washington National Cathedral as a fourth — George W. Bush — eulogized his dad.

Bush's Casket Arrives At Cathedral For Washington Farewell

The nation’s capital is bidding its final farewell to former President George H.W. Bush on Wednesday in a service of prayer and praise that has drawn together world envoys, Americans of high office and many others who were touched by Bush’s life in office and afterward.

Washington Prepares To Give Final Farewell To Former President George H.W. Bush

Prayer and praise are on the agenda at the Washington National Cathedral today as the nation says a final farewell to former president George Herbert Walker Bush.

Ballot Fraud Investigation Muddies North Carolina Election

Allegations of flagrant absentee ballot fraud in a North Carolina district have thrown the Election Day results of one of the nation’s last unresolved midterm congressional races into question.

‘Unknown Entity’ Breached House GOP Campaign Arm In 2018

The National Republican Congressional Committee said Tuesday that it was hit with a “cyber intrusion” during the 2018 midterm campaigns and has reported the breach to the FBI.

Bladen County DA Releases Statement On Investigation Into Possible 9th District Race Election Fraud

Bladen County District Attorney Jon David released a statement Tuesday afternoon to clarify his office's role in the investigation into allegations of possible election fraud in the 2018 9th Congressional District race.

Charlotte City Council Delays Hearing Report on Moving to 4-year Terms

Charlotte City Council decided Monday night to wait until next year to talk about moving to four-year terms. There's a growing debate over the proposal and whether voters will have a say.

At Capitol, Bush Saluted As ‘Gentle Soul,’ ‘Great Man’

The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning by the political elite and everyday citizens alike.

Governor Cooper Appoints New State Elections Board Chairman Following Previous Chairman's Resignation

North Carolina's governor has named a new state elections board chairman tasked with leading an investigation into alleged absentee ballot fraud and irregularities in a very close congressional race.

George HW Bush Flies Back To Capital To Lie In State

Sent off with a 21-gun salute, George H.W. Bush left his beloved Texas for the final time Monday, headed to Washington as the nation paid tribute to the 41st president for a lifetime of public service that began in the Navy during World War II, ended with four years as president and was characterized throughout by what admirers say was decency, generosity and kindness.

Swearing-In Ceremony for Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff-Elect Garry McFadden Delayed

The swearing-in ceremony for Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff-Elect Garry McFadden has been delayed. He's now set to take the Oath of Office after the County Commissioner Meeting on Tuesday.

Harris Responds After State Board Of Elections Votes To Hold Evidentiary Hearing In 9th District Race Voter Fraud Claims

After announcing earlier this week they were delaying certification of the 9th Congressional District race results, the NC Board of Elections is being asked to investigate allegations regarding the possible illegal handling of absentee ballots in Bladen County.

Accusations of Absentee Ballot Tampering Raising Concerns in NC District 9 Results

Outrageous allegations in a narrowly won Charlotte-area election. Now, there are questions about the NC 9th Congressional District race, and the Mark Harris campaign.

Trump’s Ex-Lawyer Admits Lies About Russian Real Estate Deal

President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, confessed in a surprise guilty plea Thursday that he lied to Congress about a Moscow real estate deal he pursued on Trump’s behalf during the heat of the 2016 Republican campaign. He said he lied to be consistent with Trump’s “political messaging.”