Politics

The Latest: 2 Suspicious Packages Addressed To Rep. Waters

The FBI is confirming that two additional suspicious packages, addressed to Rep. Maxine Waters, have been intercepted that are similar in appearance to five others that were received.

Trump Signs Bipartisan Measure To Confront Opioid Crisis

President Donald Trump pledged on Wednesday to put an “extremely big dent” in the scourge of drug addiction in America as he signed legislation intended to help tackle the opioid crisis, the deadliest epidemic of overdoses in the country’s history.

Fury Over Reported Federal Plan Targeting Transgender People

LGBT leaders are reacting furiously to a report that the Trump administration is considering a new definition of gender.

Trump: ‘Very Severe’ Consequences If Saudis Killed Khashoggi

President Donald Trump has acknowledged it “certainly looks” as though missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead, and he threatened “very severe” consequences if the Saudis are found to have murdered him.

The Latest: Trump: 'Certainly Looks' Like Saudi Writer Dead

President Donald Trump says it “certainly looks” as though missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead.

The Get with Morgan Fogarty: Vi Lyles

From the Republican National Convention to the possibility of a new Panthers practice facility to the push to bring more affordable housing to the Queen City, Charlotte's Mayor has no shortage of work these days.

Rep. Rodney Moore, Former Campaign Treasurer, Referred For Possible Prosecution

The State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement on Wednesday found “clear and convincing evidence” that the campaign committee of state Rep. Rodney Moore certified false campaign finance disclosure reports and that money contributed to his campaign was used for impermissible purposes.

Jubilant Customers Light Up As Pot Sales Begin Canada

Jubilant customers stood in long lines for hours then lit up and celebrated on sidewalks Wednesday as Canada became the world’s largest legal marijuana marketplace.

Pompeo Meets With Turkish Leaders To Discuss Slaying Of Missing Saudi Writer

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has landed in Turkey to discuss the disappearance and alleged slaying of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi with authorities there.

Lara Trump Campaigns For North Carolina Republicans

President Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump was campaigning in Salisbury Tuesday morning.

Host Committee for 2020 RNC in Charlotte Working to Raise $70 Million

We're hearing from leadership of the committee that will host the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte. They'll be responsible for raising money and making sure everything goes off smoothly.

NC Commits $400M Now For Florence Recovery

North Carolina legislators are spending $400 million to speed recovery from Hurricane Florence and setting aside another $450 million for upcoming needs, temporarily setting aside the sharp partisanship that's typified government.

Estimated 35 Million Voter Records From 19 States, Including SC, For Sale on Popular Hacking Forum

Anomali researchers in close partnership with Intel 471, a leading cybercrime intelligence provider, have uncovered a widespread unauthorized information disclosure of US voter registration databases.

Early Voting In Mecklenburg County Is Now Open Until November 3rd

The general elections will be held on November 6th, but early voting sites are now open in Mecklenburg County.

Trump Vows To Unearth Truth About Khashoggi Disappearance

President Donald Trump declared Friday the U.S. will uncover the truth about what happened to journalist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi, whose possible murder at Saudi hands after disappearing in Istanbul has captured worldwide attention.

Turkish Court Convicts US Pastor Of Terror Yet Frees Him

A Turkish court on Friday convicted an American pastor of terror links but released him from house arrest and allowed him to leave the country, a move that’s likely to ease tensions between Turkey and the United States.

New Law Will Help Prevent Patients From Overpaying For Drugs

President Donald Trump has signed into law two bills that would allow pharmacists to tell consumers when paying cash would be cheaper than using insurance.