Politics

Trump Releases Tax Info Ahead of TV Report

The White House says President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year.

NCAA Responds To NC Representative's Bill To Investigate Tax Exempt Status Following HB2 Boycotts

The NCAA issued a response Tuesday to NC Rep. Mark Brody's bill to investigate their tax exempt status following boycotts in connection to House Bill 2.

Governor Cooper Calls for HB 2 Repeal in State of the State Address

In his first State of the State address Monday night, Governor Roy Cooper urged lawmakers to act this week to repeal HB 2. Cooper called the law a dark cloud hanging over the state.

Governor Cooper Delivers His First State of the State Address

In his first State of the State address as governor, Roy Cooper talked about his vision for North Carolina and emphasized areas where law makers can find common ground to move the state forward.

Iowa Congressman Criticized For Racially Charged Comments

Democrats and some Republicans on Monday criticized a veteran GOP congressman for saying America can't restore "our civilization with somebody else's babies" and warning of a liberal effort to destroy Western civilization through immigration.

Governor's Office Launches Own Snapchat Account

Today, Governor Roy Cooper's office launched its very own Snapchat account under the name "ncgovernor".

Republicans Set Low Expectations for Health Bill Cost Study

Republicans pushing a plan to dismantle Barack Obama's health care law are bracing for a Congressional Budget Office analysis widely expected to conclude that fewer Americans will have health coverage under the proposal, despite President Donald Trump's promise of "insurance for everybody."

Attorney General Seeks Resignations of 46 US Attorneys

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is seeking the resignations of 46 United States attorneys who were appointed during prior presidential administrations, the Justice Department said Friday.

Fake News? Senate Leader Alters Headlines About Governor

Was it a coincidence that two North Carolina newspapers both used the term "flip flop" in headlines about the Democratic governor's stance on important state issues?

Marathon Debate Goes On As GOP Pushes Ahead On Health Bill

Determined House Republicans pushed ahead Thursday with divisive legislation to undo former President Barack Obama's health care law, holding marathon all-night voting sessions in key committees despite Democratic protest and intense opposition from doctors and consumer groups.

Toll Lane Opponents Look to Trucking Industry for Support

Toll lane opponents are not giving up their fight to stop construction on the controversial project. There's also hope the trucking industry will speak out against the toll lanes.

Alec Baldwin May Retire 'SNL' Trump Impression

In an interview with 'Extra', Alec Baldwin said he may not do his 'SNL' Donald Trump impression for much longer, because Trump "lacks any kind of sportsmanship."

Could Red Light Traffic Cameras Make a Comeback in Charlotte?

Red light cameras could make a comeback as Charlotte city leaders look to curb pedestrian accidents. The city shut off the cameras more than a decade ago.

North Carolina: Governor, Legislature Flex Muscles In Court

A panel of North Carolina judges appeared skeptical Tuesday that Republican legislators acted constitutionally by suddenly adopting a series of new laws undercutting the governor's authority two weeks before the Democrat took over.

US Moves Parts of Controversial Missile Defense To S. Korea

U.S. missile launchers and other equipment needed to set up a controversial missile defense system have arrived in South Korea, the U.S. and South Korean militaries said Tuesday, a day after North Korea test-launched four ballistic missiles into the ocean near Japan.