A Historic Night As Charlotte Swears In Their New Mayor, Council Members
Tonight, Charlotte has a new mayor and a set of new, younger city council members.
Supreme Court Allows Full Enforcement Of Trump Travel Ban
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mostly Muslim countries.
Trump Offers Full Support For Embattled Republican Roy Moore
President Donald Trump formally endorsed embattled Republican Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race on Monday, looking past sexual misconduct allegations against the GOP candidate to argue that Moore’s vote is needed in Congress.
Trump Takes to Twitter to Criticize FBI, Special Prosecutor
Amid a rush of weekend tweets taking aim at targets old and new, President Donald Trump criticized the FBI and raised questions about the special prosecutor’s investigation into Russian election meddling and possible ties to his campaign.
Debate Continues as GOP Tax Plan Gets Closer to Reaching President Trump's Desk
Debate continues as the GOP tax plan gets closer to reaching President Donald Trump's desk. This week lawmakers from the House and Senate will work to reconcile the bills passed in each chamber.
Senate Ok's Tax Bill, As Trump, GOP Near Big Legislative Win
Republicans pushed a nearly $1.5 trillion tax bill through the Senate early Saturday after a burst of eleventh-hour horse trading, as a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph took a giant step toward giving President Donald Trump one of his top priorities by Christmas.
Top Republican Claims Enough Votes For Senate OK Of Tax Bill
Senate Republicans steamed toward passage of a $1.4 trillion tax bill Friday, overcoming eleventh-hour hitches in their drive to deliver a major legislative accomplishment to President Donald Trump by Christmas.
North Korea Launches Intercontinental Missile
North Korea abruptly ended a 10-week pause in its weapons testing Tuesday by launching what the Pentagon believes was an intercontinental ballistic missile, a move that will escalate already high tensions with Washington.
Trump Takes on Controversy-Laden Agenda on Capitol Hill
President Donald Trump’s year-end agenda is at a critical juncture as he heads Tuesday to Capitol Hill to rally Senate Republicans on taxes — and then pivot to negotiations with Democrats pressing for victories of their own in a separate, high-stakes showdown over the budget and immigration.
Spencer Merriweather Sworn In as New Mecklenburg County District Attorney
Mecklenburg County's new District Attorney is promising to stand up for victims of burglaries, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Spencer Merriweather is also the first African-American to lead the DA's office.
Conyers Gives up Judiciary Post Amid Sex Harassment Probe
Even while fiercely denying allegations of sexual harassment, Michigan Rep. John Conyers is giving up his leadership position as top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, acknowledging a congressional probe into his possible misconduct had become an unwelcome distraction.
Flynn Breaks with Trump Team on Mueller Probe
In a move that could signal cooperation with the government, lawyers for former national security adviser Michael Flynn have told President Donald Trump’s legal team that they are no longer communicating with them about special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election interference.
Franken Apologizes for Making Some Women ‘Feel Badly’
Democratic Sen. Al Franken issued a Thanksgiving explanation and apology in the wake of four women alleging that he had touched them inappropriately, a message that ended with a promise to regain constituents’ trust and suggested no resignation was being contemplated.
Charlotte area Neighbors Worried About Late, Inconsistent, or Missing Mail
Charlotte area neighbors are frustrated about late, inconsistent, or mail that never shows up. Tonight we're hearing from residents across Charlotte, who are worried they won't receive bills or packages this holiday season.
After US Pushback, AT&T Prepares To Fight For Time Warner
Seeing an attempt to block its buyout out of Time Warner as a “radical” departure by the U.S. government, AT&T is preparing for a fight to see the $85 billion deal through.
Trump Administration Announces Sanctions Against North Korea
The Trump administration is due to announce new sanctions on North Korea on Tuesday after declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism in the latest push to isolate the pariah nation.
GOP Senators Push for Tax Reform Plan
The Republican tax reform plan is moving forward this week after passing in the House last week. Now, it faces a few hurdles in the senate but the White House is willing to be a little flexible.
Secret Service Apprehends Attempted White House Fence Jumper
The U.S. Secret Service says an individual has been taken into custody after attempting to jump a security barrier on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the White House.
Gastonia City Council to Consider Franklin Woods Rezoning Again
A controversial rezoning plan will be back in front of Gastonia City Council members next week. Neighbors are fighting to preserve one of the last undeveloped areas along Franklin Boulevard.
Democrat Candidate For Ohio Governor Reveals Sexual Past On Facebook
A state Supreme Court justice running for Ohio governor volunteered candid details of his sexual past on Facebook, saying Friday that he was taking a swipe at the “media frenzy” over sexual misconduct.
