Politics

US Keeps Effort To Shield Young Immigrants From Deportation

The Trump administration is leaving in place a program protecting hundreds of thousands young immigrants from deportation — one that President Donald Trump had pledged to eliminate.

About 4,000 More U.S. Troops to Go to Afghanistan

The Pentagon will send almost 4,000 additional American forces to Afghanistan, a Trump administration official said Thursday, hoping to break a stalemate in a war that has now passed to a third U.S. commander in chief. The deployment will be the largest of American manpower under Donald Trump’s young presidency.

York County Leaders Are Debating A Third Bridge Over The Catawba River Once Again

Some residents are concerned about possible plans for a third bridge over the Catawba River in York County.

Scalise Has More Surgery As Authorities Track Shooter’s Path

In critical condition and undergoing repeated surgery, GOP House Whip Steve Scalise faces a “much more difficult” struggle to recover from his gunshot wound than first thought, President Donald Trump said Thursday. The House lurched back to business in a somber mood as law enforcement tracked the path the shooter traveled to his ballfield carnage.

President Trump Speaks After Shooting Of Congressman, Two Capitol Police Officers

President Donald Trump made a statement from the White House following the shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and two Capitol Police Officers at a baseball field in Virginia.

Sessions Heatedly Denies Improper Russia Contacts

Attorney General Jeff Sessions heatedly denied on Tuesday having an undisclosed meeting with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. and declared it was a “detestable and appalling lie” to suggest he was aware of or took part in any collusion between Russia and the election campaign that sent Donald Trump to the White House.

Mueller's Picks To Help Lead Russia Probe Raise Questions Over Impartiality

High-profile supporters of President Donald Trump are turning on special counsel Robert Mueller, the man charged with investigating Russian interference in the U.S. election and possible collusion with Trump’s campaign.

Sessions to Face Sharp Questions on Russia Contacts

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is preparing for sharp questions from his former Senate colleagues about his role in the firing of James Comey, his Russian contacts during the campaign and his decision to recuse from an investigation into possible ties between Moscow and associates of President Donald Trump.

Plans For Major League Soccer In Charlotte Are On Hold

Plans to bring Major League Soccer to the Queen City are on hold while Mecklenburg County leaders wait to see if the City of Charlotte will help with funding.

Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting, Promises Change

President Donald Trump on Monday chaired the first meeting of his full Cabinet, saying the team is here to “change Washington.”

AG Sessions To Testify Tuesday Before Senate Intelligence Committee

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is preparing to face former Senate colleagues over his role in the controversy around ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, part of an escalating investigation into possible Russian meddling in the 2016 elections.

Sessions to Testify as Republicans Prod Trump on Tapes

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is preparing to face former Senate colleagues over his role in the controversy around ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, part of an escalating investigation into possible Russian meddling in the 2016 elections.

Attorney General Sessions Next Up For Capitol Hill Scrutiny

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is in for sharp questioning by senators Tuesday on the extent of his contacts with Russian officials during the presidential campaign and of his involvement in the firing of FBI chief James Comey.

GOP Shrugs Off Comey Revelations, Sticks With Trump

The FBI chief he fired called the president a liar, but the response from many Republicans was a collective shrug. The GOP still needs Donald Trump if it has any hope of accomplishing its legislative agenda and winning elections, and it’s going to take more than James Comey’s testimony to shake them.