Gov. Cooper Shares Thoughts on North Carolinaβs Confederate Monuments
On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper shared his thoughts on North Carolina Confederate monuments to an online Medium post.
Trump Speaks On Charlottesville: βRacism Is Evilβ
Under pressure all weekend, President Donald Trump on Monday named and condemned hate groups as βrepugnantβ and declared βracism is evilβ in an updated, more forceful statement on the deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump to Seek Trade Probe of China Amid NKorea Tensions
Even as he seeks Beijingβs help on North Korea, President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property.
Free-Speech Debate Swirls as Officials Block on Social Media
An emerging debate about whether elected officials violate peopleβs free speech rights by blocking them on social media is spreading across the U.S. as groups sue or warn politicians to stop the practice.
Trump, North Korea Trade Escalating Threats Of Fire
In an exchange of threats, President Donald Trump warned Pyongyang of βfire and fury like the world has never seenβ and the Northβs military claimed Wednesday it was examining plans for attacking Guam.
Nations Race to Prevent Backsliding on North Korea Sanctions
Armed with extraordinary new U.N. sanctions, nations raced Monday to ensure that North Koreaβs biggest trading partners actually carry them out, an elusive task that has undercut past attempts to strong-arm Pyongyang into abandoning its nuclear weapons.
Sessions Vows Crackdown On Leaks Of Classified Information
Attorney General Jeff Sessions pledged on Friday to rein in government leaks that he said undermine American security, taking an aggressive public stand after being called weak on the matter by President Donald Trump.
Mueller Using Grand Jury in D.C. in Russia Probe
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is using a grand jury in Washington as part of an investigation into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia, a person familiar with the probe says.
Trump Lawyer: No Reason To Think Trumpβs Under Investigation
A lawyer for President Donald Trump said he has no information to suggest the president is under federal investigation amid a report that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is using a grand jury as part of his probe into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign.
AP Fact Check: Trump Immigration Pitch on Shaky Ground
President Donald Trumpβs endorsement of legislation to restrict and reshape legal immigration is based on some shaky assumptions, such as the idea that low-wage green-card holders are flooding in to take jobs from Americans.
Trump Backs GOP Plan To Push Legal Immigration Changes
President Donald Trump on Wednesday embraced legislation from two Republican senators that would place new limits on legal immigration and seek to create a system based more on merit and skills than family ties.
Kelly Wins Praise Across The Aisle, But Will Trump Change?
Raised voices could be heard through the thick door to the Oval Office as John Kelly β then secretary of Homeland Security β offered some tough talk to President Donald Trump.
Senate Confirms Christopher Wray, Trumpβs Choice For FBI
The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Christopher Wray to lead the FBI, replacing James Comey, who was abruptly fired by President Donald Trump amid the investigation into Russian meddling in last yearβs presidential election.
Does No Mean No in North Carolina?
A couple sentence fix would resolve what many perceive is a dangerous, and embarrassing, loophole in North Carolina rape law. That, from the state senator who has put forward the bill now, twice. Now, a clearer understanding of why the bill has yet to move.
Health Care Rally in Charlotte as Debate Continues
The health care battle continues just days after US Senators blocked the latest plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. In Charlotte, dozens of people rallied Sunday hoping to expand insurance coverage.
Trump Threat: End Health Payments Unless There's An Overhaul
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened once more to end required payments to insurance companies unless lawmakers repeal and replace the Obama-era health care law.
Trump Pushes Out Priebus, Names DHSβ Kelly WH Chief Of Staff
President Donald Trump says Gen. John F. Kelly is his new White House chief of staff.
White House Tensions Catch Fire with Scaramucci Interviews
President Donald Trumpβs new communications director exploded the smoldering tensions at the White House into a full-fledged conflagration Thursday, angrily daring Trumpβs chief of staff to deny heβs a βleakerβ and exposing West Wing backstabbing in language more suitable to a mobster movie than a seat of presidential stability.
βObamacareβ Repeal Reeling After Senate Defeat
Dealing a serious blow to President Donald Trumpβs agenda, the Senate early Friday rejected a measure to repeal parts of former President Barack Obamaβs health care law after a night of high suspense in the U.S. Capitol.
Russia Sanctions Bill Heads To Trump After Senateβs Approval
The Senate has approved a new package of stiff financial sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea.
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