Trump Order Seeks To Limit Federal Role In K-12 Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to reduce the federal government's role in K-12 education.
Trump Plan Would Cut Taxes For Companies, And People Too
President Donald Trump proposed dramatic cuts in corporate and personal taxes Wednesday in an overhaul his administration asserts will spur national economic growth and bring jobs and prosperity to America's middle class.
White House Briefs Senate Amid Scary Moment With North Korea
The Trump administration hosted senators for an extraordinary White House briefing Wednesday at a perilous moment with North Korea, marked by the unpredictable nation's nuclear threats and stern talk of military action, if necessary, from the United States.
NC Lawmakers Halfway To Veto Override On Court Size
North Carolina's House has voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of legislation that reduces the number of judges on the state Court of Appeals.
Trump Calls National Monuments a "Massive Federal Land Grab"
Slamming what he called "a massive federal land grab," President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing his interior secretary to review the designation of dozens of national monuments on federal lands.
S. Korea Installs Parts of Contentious US Missile Defense
South Korea says key parts of a contentious U.S. missile defense system have been installed a day after rival North Korea showed off its military power.
Trump To Propose Massive Tax Cuts For Businesses
President Donald Trump plans to propose massive tax cuts for businesses big and small as part of an overhaul that he says will provide the biggest tax cuts in U.S. history.
Judge Blocks Trump Order On Sanctuary City Funding
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked any attempt by the Trump administration to withhold funding from "sanctuary cities" that do not cooperate with U.S. immigration authorities, saying the president has no authority to attach new conditions to federal spending.
Border Wall, Health Care Jeopardize Bill Days From Shutdown
Partisan disputes over health care and President Donald Trump's border wall threw must-pass spending legislation into jeopardy Monday days ahead of a government shutdown deadline.
Governor Cooper's Judicial Pick Marks Small Win In War With GOP
North Carolina's Democratic governor needed just 15 minutes Monday to replace a resigning Republican judge with an openly gay replacement on the state's second-highest court, the latest twist in his feud with the GOP-controlled General Assembly.
Trump Pushes Wall Funding in Spending Dispute with Democrats
With a budget deadline looming, President Donald Trump plans a whirlwind of activities seeking to highlight accomplishments while putting fresh pressure on congressional Democrats to pay for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, even if that pressure risks a possible government shutdown.
Charlotte City Council to Consider Repeal of Extraordinary Event Ordinance
Proposed changes could affect security at Charlotte's largest events. City council will consider repealing the extraordinary events ordinance that gives police more power to stop and search people.
Democratic Candidates for Charlotte Mayor Meet in Forum
Candidates spar in Charlotte's first Mayoral forum of 2017. Current Mayor Jennifer Roberts is facing a challenge from two of her fellow Democrats.
Trump Tells Young Immigrants In US Illegally To 'Rest Easy'
Young immigrants brought to the U.S. as children and now here illegally can "rest easy," President Donald Trump said Friday, telling the "dreamers" they will not be targets for deportation under his immigration policies.
Governor Cooper Vetoes GOP Bills On Elections, Judges
New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed two Republican bills - one that tries again to shift authority away from Cooper to administer elections and a second that would prevent him from filling upcoming appeals court vacancies.
Rural Communities In NC Will Receive $10.6 Million To Support Economic Growth
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 22 grant requests totaling $10,637,897, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today.
Judge Targeted By Trump To Hear Dreamer's Case
A federal judge whom President Donald Trump repeatedly criticized last year will hear the case of a man who claims he was unfairly deported by US authorities despite having protected status.
Charlotte Immigrant Community Demands Support From City Officials
Members of the immigrant community in Charlotte gathered at the Government Center Wednesday morning demanding support from the city's elected officials.
ACC Announces Return Of Championship Games To North Carolina
The ACC is set to return previously contracted neutral site league championships to North Carolina, starting with the Dr. Pepper ACC Football Championship in Charlotte.
Former President George H.W. Bush Hospitalized In Houston
Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston for four days with a recurrence of a case of pneumonia he had earlier in the year, a family spokesman said Tuesday.
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