Politics

Could Northern Mecklenburg County Break Away from CMS?

Could Northern Mecklenburg County break away from CMS? The fight between suburban town leaders and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board could be heating up again.

$15 Minimum Wage Becomes Part Of 2020 Presidential Landscape

From liberal firebrands Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to moderates Joe Biden and John Hickenlooper, nearly the entire 2020 Democratic presidential field agrees that the federal minimum wage should be more than doubled, to $15 an hour.

President Trump Warns Iran Not To Threaten U.S. Or It Will Face 'End'

President Donald Trump warned Iran early on Monday not to threaten the United States again or it would face its “official end,” shortly after a rocket landed near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad overnight and only 48 hours after he seemingly sought to soften his tone.

Young Voters Growing More Enthusiastic About 2020 Presidential Election

Young voters want their voices heard. Many showed up to a rally Friday with Democratic Presidential hopeful, Bernie Sanders. It was at Central Piedmont Community College.

Trump Lifts Tariffs On Mexico, Canada, Delays Auto Tariffs

Bogged down in a sprawling trade dispute with U.S. rival China, President Donald Trump took steps Friday to ease tensions with America’s allies — lifting import taxes on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum and delaying auto tariffs that would have hurt Japan and Europe.

NYC Mayor de Blasio Is Seeking Democratic Nod For President

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on Donald Trump.

Dan Bishop and Dan McCready Hold Dueling News Conferences

The race is on. A day after winning the republican primary in the 9th congressional district Redo, Dan Bishop took his campaign to Dan McCready's front door. Bishop, a seasoned politician, taunted the former Marine outside his campaign headquarters in SouthPark.

Alabama Governor Signs Near-Total Abortion Ban Into Law

Alabama’s Republican governor signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation Wednesday, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases.

Craft Beer Sales Deal On Tap For North Carolina Senate Panel

A proposed agreement reached between North Carolina alcohol wholesalers and small breweries over who distributes their beer as they grow is on tap in a state Senate committee.

AP: Sen. Dan Bishop Declared Winner In 9th Congressional District GOP Primary

Republicans in North Carolina have chosen state Sen. Dan Bishop as their party's nominee in a special congressional election ordered after a ballot fraud scandal marred last year's race.

Lyft Offering Discounted Rides For District 9 Residents To Vote In Special Election Primaries

Lyft is offering discounted rides to residents voting in North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District primary today.

Montana Gov. Bullock Joins 2020 Democratic Presidential Race

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, distinguishing himself among nearly two dozen candidates as the field’s only statewide elected official to win a state that President Donald Trump carried in 2016.