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President Trump Prepares To Deliver State Of The Union Address

President Trump is putting the finishing touches on his State of the Union address that he will give before a joint session of Congress tomorrow night at 9 p.m.

North Korean Official Reportedly Heading To US For Talks

A senior North Korean official has arrived in Beijing, reportedly en route to the United States for talks ahead of a possible second summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker Launches 2020 Presidential Bid

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is running for president in 2020.

NC Board of Elections Eyeing Mid-February for 9th District Hearing

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced the appointees to the five person board of elections on Thursday. The group will oversee the investigation into election fraud in the 9th congressional district.

Election Board To Examine North Carolina Congress Race Named

A new North Carolina elections board expected to attempt to resolve the nation's last unsettled congressional race is now in place.

Trump Says 'Wall' Must Be Part Of Lawmakers Border Deal

Capitol Hill negotiators are hopeful of an agreement as they officially kick off talks Wednesday on a homeland security spending bill stalled over funding for President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.

Trump, Pelosi Agree On Feb. 5 For State Of The Union Address

President Donald Trump on Monday accepted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s invitation to deliver his State of the Union speech on Feb. 5, a week later than originally scheduled because of the partial government shutdown.

CLT TSA Workers Anxious To See Amount Deducted From Paycheck

President Donald Trump agreed to open the government for three weeks Friday.

Trump, Congress Leaders Reach Deal To End Shutdown

Yielding to mounting pressure and growing disruption, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders on Friday reached a short-term deal to reopen the government for three weeks while negotiations continue over the president’s demands for money to build his long-promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump Associate Roger Stone Arrested, Faces Obstruction Charge

Roger Stone, an associate of President Donald Trump, has been arrested in Florida.

Colleges Delay Tuition, Offer Aid As Government Shutdown Hits Students

A growing number of colleges and universities are postponing tuition payments and offering grants to students whose finances have been tied up by the longest government shutdown in history.

Senate Pressing Ahead On Shutdown Votes With Dim Prospects

The Senate is pressing ahead with votes on competing Democratic and Republican plans to end the 34-day partial government shutdown, but both measures appear likely to fall victim to a poisonous Washington impasse that shows little sign of easing.

Ending Showdown With Pelosi, Trump Postpones State Of The Union Address

Trump has conceded that there's no place like the House for a State of the Union address and will postpone this year's message until after the partial government shutdown ends.

SC Governor Henry McMaster Delivers State of the State Address

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster gave his State of the State address Tuesday night before the General Assembly.

Pelosi Denies Trump Access To House For State Of The Union

In a high-stakes case of dare and double-dare, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi served notice that President Donald Trump won’t be allowed to deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday after the president said he was aiming to show up even though he was not welcome.

Developer Plans To Build Despite Controversial Subdivision Denial In Cramerton

MT Land wanted to build the Riverside subdivision in Cramerton on New Hope and Lake Wylie Roads in Gaston Co.

Tentative Contract Reached In LA Teachers Strike, Educators Expected To Be Back In Class Wednesday

Contentious contract negotiations have resulted in a tentative deal between Los Angeles school officials and the teachers union that will allow striking educators to return to classrooms on Wednesday.

Local Food Pantries Helping Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown

With thousands of federal workers about to miss a second paycheck, more are turning to local food pantries for help.

Judge Denies Mark Harris' Request to Certify Election Results

"Certification is not appropriate until the investigation into protest is concluded by final decision," said Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway. After two and a half hours of arguments, he sided with the State of North Carolina and the Dan McCready campaign.

Trump Moving Ahead With State Of The Union Speech Next Week

The White House is moving forward with plans for President Donald Trump to deliver his State of the Union speech next week in front of a joint session of Congress — despite a letter from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting he delay it.