Andrew Murray Sworn In As U.S. Attorney For Western District Of North Carolina
Former Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murray was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Tuesday afternoon.
White House Adviser Says North Korea Behind Big Ransomware Attack
President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday publicly blamed North Korea for a “careless and reckless” ransomware attack that infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May and crippled parts of Britain’s National Health Service.
Trump Speaks To UK's May After Row Over Tweets
A White House official says President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May of the U.K. spoke Tuesday morning for the first time since she condemned the American leader’s Twitter habits.
Trump and GOP Prepare for a Win With Tax Plan
The Trump White House may get a big win before the end of the year: passage of a major tax bill.
Could a New Owner Move the Panthers to Another City?
The Panthers are tethered to Charlotte through the end of the 2018 season. Now, some worry a new owner could be lured to another city.
With Rubio, Corker Onboard, GOP Finalizes Huge Tax Package
Republicans solidified support for their major overhaul of the nation’s tax laws Friday, securing endorsements from wavering senators as they pushed to muscle their bill through Congress next week and give President Donald Trump his first major legislative victory.
Mayor Announces City Council Committee Assignments
Mayor Vi Lyles released her City Council committee appointments Friday, and says the positions are effective immediately and will run through December 2018.
Rubio Threat on Child Tax Credit Puts Bump in GOP Tax Path
Republican Marco Rubio’s potential defection over a tax credit for low-income parents put a speed bump into GOP leaders’ drive to push their big tax package through the Senate, but it’s a complication that’s likely to be resolved.
Wife To Run For Seat Of Kentucky Lawmaker Who Killed Self
The wife of a Kentucky lawmaker who killed himself after a sexual assault allegation surfaced this week defended her husband and said she will run for his seat because “these high-tech lynchings based on lies and half-truths can’t be allowed to win the day.”
GOP Says It’s Got A Deal On Taxes; Cuts Coming For Next Year
Confident congressional Republicans forged an agreement Wednesday on a major overhaul of the nation’s tax laws that would provide generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans — Donald Trump among them — and deliver the first major legislative accomplishment to the GOP president.
Democrat Wins in Stunning Victory in Alabama
The Edge panel discusses what led to the "Alabama earthquake" in the November 2017 special election.
Democrat Jones Wins Stunning Red-State Alabama Senate Upset
In a stunning victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones won Alabama’s special Senate election, beating back history, an embattled Republican opponent and President Donald Trump, who urgently endorsed GOP rebel Roy Moore despite a litany of sexual misconduct allegations.
City Gives the Green Light on Plan to Adjust Uptown Traffic Signals Remotely
The City of Charlotte is looking for ways to speed up your commute through Uptown. Monday night, City Council gave the green-light for a plan to allow traffic lights to be adjusted remotely.
Final Push For Moore And Jones In Alabama Senate Race
Alabama Democrats see Tuesday’s special Senate election as a chance to renounce a history littered with politicians whose race-baiting, bombast and other baggage have long soiled the state’s reputation beyond its borders.
Government Shutdown Avoided for Now, Deadline Moved
Congress prevents a government shutdown, for now....delaying the deadline for two weeks.
Franken Faces Fresh Accusations, Weighing his Future
Minnesota Democrat Al Franken, facing fresh allegations of sexual misconduct and vanishing support from fellow Democrats, appears to be on the brink of resigning from the Senate.
Local Leaders Respond To President Trump Announcing Jerusalem As Israel's Capital
Local leaders are speaking out on both sides of the argument after President Donald Trump formally declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel Wednesday.
Trump Flouts Warnings, Declares Jerusalem Israel’s Capital
Defying dire, worldwide warnings, President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke with decades of U.S. and international policy and formally recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Trump Decision on Jerusalem Could have Deep Repercussions
President Donald Trump’s move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday could have deep repercussions across the region.
Trump’s Monument Order Disrespects Native People
President Donald Trump’s rare move to shrink two large national monuments in Utah triggered another round of outrage among Native American leaders who vowed to unite and take the fight to court to preserve protections for lands they consider sacred.
