Doctors: Sen. John McCain Has Brain Tumor
Doctors say Arizona Sen. John McCain has a brain tumor associated with a blood clot that was removed last week.
Trump Had Second Conversation with Putin in Germany
President Donald Trump had another, previously undisclosed conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit in Germany this month.
‘Let Obamacare Fail,’ Trump Says After GOP Plan Collapses
President Donald Trump declared Tuesday it’s time to “let Obamacare fail” after the latest GOP health care plan crashed and burned in the Senate, a stunning failure for the president, Republican leader Mitch McConnell and a party that has vowed for years to abolish the law.
House Budget Blueprint Boosts Military, Cuts Benefits
House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a 10-year budget blueprint that would dramatically increase military spending while putting the GOP on record favoring Medicare cuts opposed by President Donald Trump.
Health Care Bill Collapse Leaves Divided GOP at Crossroads
The implosion of the Senate Republican health care bill leaves a divided GOP with its flagship legislative priority in tatters and confronts a wounded President Donald Trump and congressional leaders with dicey decisions about addressing their perhaps unattainable seven-year-old promise of repealing President Barack Obama’s law.
Big Issues Driving Elections for Charlotte Mayor & City Council
Several big issues have put Charlotte into the national spotlight over the past year. Now we're seeing more people stepping up to run for Mayor and City Council.
MLS Won't Meet With County Commission During July 18 Visit
Major League Soccer officials are coming to Charlotte next Tuesday to check out the city but there's one group of leaders they won't meet. County Commissioners offered to host a public meeting but MLS said, no thank you.
McConnell Reveals New Health Bill; Will His GOP Support It?
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell released his new but still-reeling health care bill Thursday, bidding for conservative support by letting insurers sell low-cost, skimpy policies and reaching for moderates with added billions to combat opioid abuse and help states rein in consumers’ skyrocketing insurance costs.
Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Officially Enters Mayoral Race
Mayor Pro Tem Vi Lyles is officially running for mayor after filing at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections Tuesday.
Sunday Brunch In Huntersville And Parts Of Mecklenburg County Just Got A Little Better
Some local residents will be able to order a drink two hours earlier starting this Sunday.
Donald Trump Jr. Tweets Emails Showing Russian Aid For Campaign
President Donald Trump’s eldest son released an email chain Tuesday that shows him discussing plans to hear damaging information on Hillary Clinton that were described as “part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump.”
Senate Republicans Working to Pass Healthcare Bill Before August Recess
Senate Republicans are back on Capitol Hill working to salvage their plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. They have just three weeks until Congress goes into their August recess.
Trump Jr. Admits He Wanted Info On Clinton From Russian
A meeting between President Donald Trump’s eldest son and a Russian lawyer during the presidential campaign occurred at the behest of a Moscow-based singer with family ties to Trump’s businesses, according to a participant in the talks. Donald Trump Jr. acknowledged Monday he made time for the meeting hoping to get information about Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Iraqi Declares ‘Total Victory’ Over Islamic State In Mosul
Iraq on Monday declared “total victory” over the Islamic State group in Mosul, retaking full control of the country’s second-largest city three years after it was seized by extremists bent on building a global caliphate.
Trump Says "Time To Move Forward" With Russia
President Donald Trump is tweeting that “it is time to move forward in working constructively with Russia!” after his meeting with Vladimir Putin.
2017 Candidate Filing Underway For Local Elections Across NC
Candidate filing is now underway across North Carolina for local elections to be held in 2017.
Trump Confronts Putin On Election Hacking In First Meeting
At long last face to face, President Donald Trump confronted Russian President Vladimir Putin directly Friday over Moscow’s meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign, as the two leaders sought to use their historic first meeting to move past the issue and forge closer cooperation on Syria.
Protestors Hold "Sink Trumpcare Flotilla" On Lake Norman By Sen. Thom Tillis' House
Opponents of the proposed GOP health care bill took to the water Friday to protest outside Senator Thom Tillis' Lake Norman home.
Trump and Putin to Meet at International Summit in Germany
After weeks of build-up, President Donald Trump will hold his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a sit-down that will be shadowed by the investigations into whether Trump’s campaign coordinated with Moscow during last year’s presidential election.
Oregon Approves Measure Requiring Insurers To Cover Abortion
Insurance companies in Oregon would be required to cover abortions and other reproductive services at no cost to the patient regardless of income, citizenship status or gender identity under a measure approved Wednesday by lawmakers.
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