NC Lt. Governor Responds To Cooper's Non-Discrimination Executive Order
North Carolina has a new non-discrimination law, thanks to an executive order from Governor Roy Cooper.
Kelly Defends Trump’s Call To War Widow, Rips Congresswoman
White House chief of staff John Kelly delivered an extraordinary denunciation of a Democratic congresswoman Thursday, accusing her of politicizing what he called a “sacred” presidential effort to console the grieving loved ones of a slain soldier.
Trump’s Health Subsidy Shutdown Could Lead To Free Insurance
If President Donald Trump prevails in shutting down a major “Obamacare” health insurance subsidy, it would have the unintended consequence of making free basic coverage available to more people, and making upper-tier plans more affordable.
Is Charlotte Prime for Amazon? Is Luring HQ2 Worth the Incentives it Would Take?
Thursday is the deadline to submit bids to land Amazon's second headquarters. Charlotte is one of 100 cities courting the online retailer.
North Carolina Deal Would Expand Transgender Protections
North Carolina's governor launched a two-part strategy that could end protracted litigation over the state's so-called bathroom bill and its replacement.
Iredell Commissioners Consider Allowing Concealed Carry Guns for County Employees
A debate tonight in Iredell County over guns and county employees. Commissioners are considering a plan to allow government workers to carry concealed guns in the office.
A Short-Term Health Deal By Senators, With Trump’s Blessing
Republican and Democratic senators joined in announcing a plan Tuesday aimed at stabilizing America’s health insurance markets in the wake of President Donald Trump’s order to terminate “Obamacare” subsidies.
Trump’s Claim about Predecessors, Fallen Troops Disputed
For U.S. presidents, meeting the families of military personnel killed in war is about as wrenching as the presidency gets. President Donald Trump’s suggestion Monday that his predecessors fell short in that duty brought a visceral reaction from those who witnessed those grieving encounters.
Neighbors Worried About More Slave Burial Sites as City Council Approves Controversial Rezoning
Some neighbors in University City are upset tonight after City Council unanimously approved a controversial rezoning. There's a slave burial site on the property and neighbors are worried there could be more graves.
FBI Offers Reward In Orange County GOP Firebombing Case
On the one-year anniversary of the firebombing that happened at the Orange County Republican Party headquarters, the Charlotte Division of the FBI and the Hillsborough Police Department continue to seek information from the public to help identify the person or persons responsible.
EDGE On The Clock: Megyn Calls Out Twitter
Megyn Kelly called out Twitter, telling them to do better when it comes to enforcing its rules.
Trump Said to Disparage but Not Bolt from Iranian Nuke Deal
President Donald Trump will say Friday the Iran nuclear deal is no longer in U.S. national security interests, but he won’t withdraw from the landmark 2015 accord or immediately re-impose sanctions against Tehran, according to U.S. officials and outside advisers to the administration.
Protesters, Led by Pastors, Take a Knee Outside Panthers Game
Dozens of people, led by pastors, took a knee Thursday night outside Bank of America Stadium before the Panthers took on the Eagles.
House Set To Pass $36.5 Billion For Hurricane, Wildfire Relief
President Donald Trump lashed out at hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico on Thursday, insisting that federal help will be limited and blaming the U.S. territory for its financial struggles. The broadside came as the House headed toward passage of a $36.5 billion disaster aid package, including assistance for Puerto Rico.
Trump Hopes to Boost Lower-Premium Health Insurance Plans
Frustrated by failures in Congress, President Donald Trump will try to put his own stamp on health care with an executive order Thursday that aims to make lower-premium plans more widely available.
White House: Trump Picks Deputy Chief Of Staff To Lead DHS
President Donald Trump will nominate his deputy chief of staff, Kirstjen Nielsen, as his next secretary of Homeland Security, the White House announced Wednesday.
NFL Commissioner Says Players Should Stand for Anthem
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all 32 teams, saying the league believes everyone should stand for the national anthem.
Trump: Hard-Line Immigration Policies are Price of DACA
President Donald Trump has told congressional leaders that his hard-line immigration priorities must be enacted in exchange for extending protection from deportation to hundreds of thousands of young immigrants, many of whom were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
U.S. Customs Vows To Block Imports Made By North Korean Workers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it is ready to block U.S. imports of seafood — as well as any other goods — produced by North Korean laborers who work in China.
Birth Control: Trump Expands Opt-Out For Workplace Insurance
President Donald Trump is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming religious or moral objections, issuing new rules Friday that take another step in rolling back the Obama health care law.
