Politics

President Elect Donald Trump Holds First News Conference Since Election

President Elect Donald Trump held his first news conference since the election Wednesday morning.

Trump Denounces 'Disgrace' Of Reports Of Russian Ties To Him

A defiant President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday adamantly denied reports that Russia had obtained compromising personal and financial information about him, calling it a "tremendous blot" on the record of the intelligence community if such material had been released.

Trump Blasts Intel Agencies Over Report On Russia Ties

Hours before his first news conference as president-elect, Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted U.S. intelligence agencies, blaming them for leaking unsubstantiated reports on his relationship with Russia and demanding, "Are we living in Nazi Germany?"

CMS Officially Hires New Superintendent

Phase II of the controversial CMS student assignment plan is just beginning, as many Charlotte communities cry out for equity in education.

Official: Trump Briefed On Potentially Compromising Report

Top intelligence officials last week told President-elect Donald Trump about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him, a U.S. official said Tuesday.

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks N.C. Legislative Redistricting And Special Election

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the State of North Carolina’s request to delay a lower court’s direction in Covington v. North Carolina, halting requirements for the state to redraw state legislative districts and conduct a special election in 2017.

Trump son-in-law Kushner to take senior White House role

President-elect Donald Trump's influential son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will join the White House as a senior adviser, according to two people briefed on the decision. He's taking a broad role that could give him sway over both domestic and foreign policy.

AP-NORC Poll: Americans high on Obama, divided on his legacy

More than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Fewer than half of Americans say they're better off eight years after his election or that Obama brought the country together.

Joe Biden To Donald Trump: Grow up

During a PBS interview Vice President Joe Biden said President-elect Donald Trump needs to "grow up," adding "it's time to be an adult" to his message.

Judges Decide To Keep North Carolina Election Law Blocked

A law North Carolina Republicans approved scaling back the new Democratic governor's control over election boards won't be enforced until his legal challenge to it is resolved, state judges decided Thursday.

Governor Cooper's Inauguration Events Postponed Due To Winter Weather

Officials announced Thursday that Governor Roy Cooper's inauguration events will be postponed due to winter weather concerns.

Obamacare Fight Impacting North Carolina

The future of Obamacare took center stage on Capitol Hill today. A fired up President Obama met with Democrats to try and save the health care law. Meantime, Republicans talked repeal and replace.

SC Legislator Indicted On Domestic Violence Charges

A South Carolina legislator accused of beating his wife was indicted Wednesday on charges that could net him up to 25 years in prison.

Governor Cooper Pledges To Expand Medicaid, Despite State Law

North Carolina's new Democratic governor says he'll seek to expand Medicaid under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, even though a state law prevents him from seeking expansion unilaterally.

Auto Industry's Relationship With Trump Takes Dramatic Turn

The auto industry's relationship with President-elect Donald Trump took a dramatic turn Tuesday as Ford Motor Co. decided to shift investment dollars targeted for Mexico to the U.S., while Trump threatened General Motors with a tax on some imported small cars.