Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' Letter To President Trump
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sent the following letter to President Donald Trump on Thursday as he stepped down from his post.
Mattis Resigning As Pentagon Chief After Clashes With Trump
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis abruptly said he was resigning Thursday after two years of disagreements with President Donald Trump over America’s role in the world — the announcement coming one day after Trump overruled his advice against pulling troops out of Syria and pressed forward on discussions to withdraw forces from Afghanistan.
2016 Investigation Finds Evidence of Ballot Harvesting Connected to McCrae Dowless
The man at the center of an investigation into election fraud paid people in Bladen County to collect absentee ballots in 2016, according to documents released Wednesday.
US To Withdraw All American Troops In Syria, Official Says
The Trump administration will soon withdraw all of the approximately 2,000 American troops from Syria, a U.S. official said Wednesday as President Donald Trump declared victory in the mission to defeat Islamic State militants there.
Mary C. Curtis: 9th District House Race
A new day, a new wrinkle in the contested and controversial 9th District U.S. House
Trump Administration Moves To Ban Bump Stocks
The Trump administration is moving to officially ban bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like automatic firearms.
New Victims of Alleged Election Fraud Come Forward at Town Hall Meeting
We're hearing new stories from victims of alleged election fraud in the 9th District. Bladen County is at the center of the investigation into suspected ballot tampering.
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Criminal Justice Overhaul
The Senate passed a sweeping criminal justice bill Tuesday that addresses concerns that the nation’s war on drugs had led to the imprisonment of too many Americans for non-violent crimes without adequately preparing them for their return to society.
Attorney for McCrae Dowless Releases Statement
An attorney for the man at the center of an investigation into alleged election fraud and voting irregularities in North Carolina's 9th District has released a statement.
Trump Administration Moves To Ban Bump Stocks
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to officially ban bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like automatic firearms, and has made them illegal to possess beginning in late March.
Federal Judge Delays Flynn Sentencing Hearing
A federal judge has agreed to delay former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s sentencing so he can continue cooperating with the Russia probe.
Union County Lawmakers Question 9th District Election Fraud Allegations
Some Union County Lawmakers are questioning allegations of election fraud in the 9th District. Commissioners passed a resolution asking the State Board of Elections to certify Mark Harris as the winner.
Prepare For Major Property Value Hike In 2019
Homeowners could pay a significant amount more in taxes next year if property values skyrocket in Mecklenburg County.
Death Of 7-Year-Old Immigrant Girl Highlights Communication Barriers On Border
Shortly before a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl died in U.S. custody, her father signed a form stating that his daughter was in good health.
White House Closer To Partial Shutdown With Mexico Border Wall Demand
Pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, the White House is insisting that Congress provide $5 billion to build a border wall despite lawmaker resistance from both parties.
City Council to Consider Changes to How it Awards Contracts
Monday Charlotte City Council could make big changes to the way it awards contracts. Some members want to give the City Manager the power to allocate up to $500,000 without council approval. Opponents worry it could lead to less transparency in government.
Interior Secretary Zinke Resigning, Cites ‘Vicious’ Attacks
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, facing federal investigations into his travel, political activity and potential conflicts of interest, will be leaving the administration at year’s end, President Donald Trump said Saturday.
NC Elections Chief Seeks Stability In Board Probe
North Carolina's election board chief is concerned about complications if the board's absentee ballot investigation in a congressional district race is not resolved within the next couple of weeks.
Judge Gives Ex-Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Three Years In Prison
Michael Cohen, who as President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and fixer once vowed he would “take a bullet” for his boss, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for an array of crimes that included arranging the payment of hush money to two women that he says was done at the direction of Trump.
Ex-Judges To ICE: End Immigration Arrests At Courthouses
Dozens of retired state and federal judges called Wednesday on U.S. immigration officials to stop making arrests at courthouses of people suspected of being in the country illegally, saying immigrants should be free to visit halls of justice without fearing they will be detained.
