Politics

Democrats File Two New Bills to Repeal HB2

Wednesday Democrats filed two more bills calling for the repeal of HB2. That makes three bills filed since February first. Each bill builds upon the one before it, offering several options now for debate.

Trump Responds To Ruling On Travel Ban: "SEE YOU IN COURT"

President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to contest a federal appellate court decision refusing to reinstate his ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations, tweeting, "SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!"

Federal Appeals Court Refuses To Reinstate Trump Travel Ban

A federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations, dealing another legal setback to the new administration's immigration policy.

White House: Trump 'Absolutely' Backs Conway Amid Criticism

The White House says President Donald Trump "absolutely" continues to support White House counselor Kellyanne Conway after she promoted his daughter Ivanka Trump's fashion line during a cable interview.

In First Day, Attorney General Vows To Get Tough On Crime

Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions was sworn in as President Donald Trump's attorney general Thursday, pledging to fight a crime problem he described as "a dangerous, permanent trend that places the health and safety of the American people at risk."

For Trump, A Solitary Start To Life In The White House

Around 6:30 each evening, Secret Service agents gather in the dim hallways of the West Wing to escort Donald Trump home.

Governor Cooper: "Clock is Ticking" to Repeal HB2.

Governor Roy Cooper says "the clock is ticking" as major sports organizations decide whether to host events in North Carolina.

Silencing of Warren Throws Senate into Turmoil

The U.S. Senate headed for a vote to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions as attorney general Wednesday evening, a day after Republicans threw the chamber into turmoil by silencing Democrat Elizabeth Warren for reading aloud a letter from Coretta Scott King from three decades ago challenging his record on race.

Judges Block North Carolina Law Limiting Governor's Powers

A North Carolina court temporarily blocked a state law on Wednesday that stripped the new Democratic governor of his some of his powers.

Travel Ban Decision in Hands of Federal Appeals Court Judges

A federal appeals court will decide whether to reinstate President Donald Trump's travel ban after a contentious hearing in which the judges hammered away at the administration's motivations for the ban, but also directed pointed questions to an attorney for two states trying to overturn it.

Warren Reprimanded For Criticism Of Sessions

Sen. Elizabeth Warren clashed with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell after McConnell determined the Massachusetts Democrat had violated a Senate rule against impugning another senator.

Devos Confirmation Controversial in Charlotte

Many in the Charlotte education community say Devos could hurt public education.

Betsy DeVos Confirmed As Education Secretary As Pence Breaks Tie

The Senate has confirmed school choice activist Betsy DeVos as Education secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie.

Belmont City Council Passes Resolution Addressing Coal Ash Concerns

Monday night, the city of Belmont passed a resolution urging Duke Energy to move quickly to provide clean water to people living near the Allen Steam Station.

Mayor Roberts State of The City Calls to Repeal HB2

Let Charlotte be Charlotte. That was Mayor Jennifer Roberts message to the North Carolina General Assembly during her State of the City address. Roberts called on legislators to move quickly to repeal HB2 or Charlotte will suffer economically for years to come.

NC Attorney General Joins Opposition To President Trump's Travel Ban

In a statement released Monday evening, AG Josh Stein said he will join 16 other attorney generals around the country in opposing President Donald Trump's travel ban.

Gov. Cooper Issues Statement On NCAA Possibly Pulling Events From NC Over HB2

The executive director of a North Carolina sports group says the state could lose dozens of NCAA championship events if legislation limiting protections for the LGBT community isn't repealed.

Trump Lunches with Troops on First Visit to MacDill Base

President Donald Trump made his first visit to the headquarters Monday for U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command.

2 States Say Allowing Travel Ban Would 'Unleash Chaos Again'

Lawyers for Washington state and Minnesota have told a federal appellate court that restoring President Donald Trump's ban on refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries would "unleash chaos again."

Republicans Seek Distance from Trump's Comments on Putin, US

President Donald Trump has long expressed a desire for improved relations with Moscow, but his latest comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin and the U.S. are leading some fellow Republicans to take a step back from the president — on this issue at least.