Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
A federal judge has dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adamsβ corruption case.
NC among states suing Trump administration over decision to rescind billions in health funding
Attorneys general from 23 states, including NC, and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $11 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs.
A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada is testing GOP support
With President Donald Trumpβs so-called βLiberation Dayβ of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.
Senator Cory Booker delivers marathon speech on Senate floor
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker's marathon Senate floor speech stretched into the early morning hours and has now exceeded 14 hours.
ICE continues Charlotte enforcement operations without local Sheriff's help
The federal agency claims Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden has not complied with their orders making it more difficult to track down targets forcing ICE officers resort to other methods to get the job done.
Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president
President Donald Trump said Sunday that βIβm not jokingβ about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends at the beginning of 2029.
Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping election overhaul that Georgia Republican lawmakers passed in the wake of President Donald Trumpβs 2020 election loss in the state.
Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president
President Donald Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term.
βTake down Teslaβ protests held across the country
βTake down Teslaβ protests were held across the country Saturday, targeting CEO Elon Musk for his aggressive cost-cutting measures that has led to the firing of thousands of federal workers and deep cuts to funding.
Trump's promised 'Liberation Day' of tariffs is coming. Here's what it could mean for you
President Donald TrumpΒ says Wednesday will beΒ βLiberation Day"Β β a moment when he plans to roll out aΒ set of tariffsΒ that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods.
US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions
The U.S. Naval Academy will no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex as a factor for admission to the service institution, a response to an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID
A federal appeals court on Friday lifted an order blockingΒ Elon MuskβsΒ Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies
In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of dollars in funds for addiction services and community health centers across the country.
Charlotte City Council could choose to fill hole left by Tariq Bokhari or leave the District 6 seat empty
Charlotte City Council will say good bye to one of its two republicans. Councilman Tariq Bokhari announced he is stepping down from his district 6 position to take on a role in President Donald Trump's administration.
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
President Trump signs order requiring proof of citizenship in US federal elections
President Trump signs order calling for citizenship proof to vote in federal elections.
Rep. Crockett could face censure over "Hot Wheels" Abbott comments
A GOP lawmaker is planning to file a censure resolution against Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Tariq Bokhari to step down from Charlotte City Council for Deputy Administrator role at the Federal Transit Administration
Republican Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari has confirmed for WCCB that he is stepping down from council in order to take a new role with the Trump administration.
5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency
Five high-level officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are leaving. The departures were announced Tuesday at a meeting of agency senior leaders.
Trump officials texted attack plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist
President Donald Trump is downplaying the texting of attack plans to a group chat that included a journalist as βthe only glitch in two monthsβ of his administration.
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