Politics

The Stormy History of HB2

Here's a quick look back at the House Bill two timeline.

Lawmakers to Meet in Special Session Wednesday to Consider HB2 Repeal

Lawmakers will convene in Raleigh Wednesday morning at 10:00 to consider repealing HB2.

Governor McCrory Calls Special Session Following Repeal Of Charlotte's Non-Discrimination Ordinance

Governor Pat McCrory released the following video message regarding his action to call the General Assembly into a Special Session on Wednesday, December 21.

50+ Protesters Arrested Since Thursday in Raleigh

They describe what Republican lawmakers are doing as "sneaky" and "unconstitutional." Friday, they gathered again outside the viewing galleries, locked out, but refusing to leave.

Official: FBI Backs CIA Conclusion On Russian Hacking

The FBI is supporting the CIA's conclusion that Russia interfered in the presidential election with the goal of supporting Republican candidate Donald Trump.

McCrory Signs GOP Backed Election Board Bill

North Carolina Republicans stripped the incoming Democratic governor of some of his authority on Friday and they were on the cusp of an even greater power grab, an extraordinary move that critics said flies in the face of voters.

Trump Taps Friedman As U.S. Ambassador To Israel

President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate campaign adviser David Friedman, a bankruptcy lawyer with hardline views on Israel, to serve as US ambassador to the country.

General Assembly Files Dozens Of Bills At Special Second Session

Dozens of last minute bills just filed Wednesday night could be voted on at the North Carolina General Assembly as early as Thursday... including ones that would limit Governor Elect Roy Cooper's power.

Brother Says Former U.S. Senator Hagan Is In Intensive Care

Former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, who represented North Carolina, has been hospitalized after falling seriously ill.

Mary C. Curtis Talks With Rising About Pat McCrory's Next Step

Just days after his concession, weeks after Election Day, in the North Carolina gubernatorial race, Pat McCrory may be preparing for his next act.

Trump Chooses Hardliners But Talks Softer On Immigration

Donald Trump embraced new Cabinet officers Wednesday whose backgrounds suggest he's primed to put tough actions behind his campaign rhetoric on immigration and the environment, even as he seemed to soften his yearlong stance on immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

Trump Picks Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon To Lead Small Business Administration

President-elect Donald Trump is adding former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to his Cabinet as leader of the Small Business Administration.

Governor-Elect Roy Cooper Names First Appointees

Following his victory rally at NC State Tuesday night, Governor-elect Roy Cooper began the process of naming his first appointees to his administration Wednesday afternoon.

Trump Is Time's Person Of The Year

Time magazine on Wednesday named Donald Trump its Person of the Year, bestowing what the president-elect called an "honor" even as he derided the idea that he'll lead "the Divided States of America."

McCrory Meeting With Trump Wednesday

Governor McCrory could end up working for the Trump administration. McCrory will reportedly meet with the president-elect Wednesday at Trump Tower in New York. But Pat McCrory has other options if he doesn't end up working for Trump, local longtime Republican leaders chime in on what the future could hold for McCrory.

President-Elect Donald Trump's USA Thank You Tour 2016 Stops In Fayetteville, NC

Tuesday night President-elect Donald Trump made a visit to the Crown Coliseum as part of his USA Thank You Tour 2016.

Governor-Elect Roy Cooper Holds Victory Party In Raleigh

Governor-elect Roy Cooper was finally able to celebrate his victory over current Governor Pat McCrory Tuesday night in Raleigh.

Pat McCrory To Meet With President-Elect Donald Trump

Outgoing North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has a date to meet with Donald Trump as the president-elect continues to fill positions in his upcoming administration.

Governor McCrory Concedes in 2016 Race

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory concedes election in online video. Roy Cooper issues statement.

Federal Government Blocks Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Route

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Sunday that it won't grant an easement for the Dakota Access oil pipeline in southern North Dakota, handing a victory to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and its supporters, who argued the project would threaten the tribe's water source and cultural sites.