DeVos Clears Senate Hurdle Toward Becoming Ed Secretary
Betsy DeVos cleared a major hurdle in the Senate to become the next education secretary despite vigorous opposition from Democrats.
Lines Blurring in Separation of Church and State
Division could soon be gone if President Donald Trump follows through on a campaign promise.
Trump Pledges To End Political Limits On Churches
Declaring that religious freedom is "under threat," President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to repeal a rarely enforced IRS rule that says pastors who endorse candidates from the pulpit risk losing their tax-exempt status.
Mattis Warns N. Korea Against Any Attack On US Or Its Allies
In an explicit warning to North Korea, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday said any use of nuclear weapons by the North on the United States or its allies would be met with what he called an "effective and overwhelming" response.
Questions Surround Charlotte MLS Bid
Charlotte has a bid in for a Major League Soccer franchise, but there are still many questions to be answered.
Trump To Mexico: Take Care Of 'Bad Hombres' Or US Might
President Donald Trump threatened in a phone call with his Mexican counterpart to send U.S. troops to stop "bad hombres down there" unless the Mexican military does more to control them itself, according to an excerpt of a transcript of the conversation obtained by The Associated Press.
Trump Makes Unannounced Trip To Honor Fallen Navy SEAL
Assuming the somber duties of commander in chief, President Donald Trump made an unannounced trip Wednesday to honor the returning remains of a U.S. Navy SEAL killed in a weekend raid in Yemen.
Senate Confirms Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
The Republican-led Senate has confirmed Rex Tillerson as President Donald Trump's secretary of state.
Trump Urges Senate to Change Rules, Push Through Court Pick
President Donald Trump urged Majority leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday to change the rules of the Senate if necessary to swiftly push through his Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch. Trump's words immediately escalated what's shaping up as a feverish partisan battle over the vacancy on the Supreme Court.
GOP Suspends Senate Rule, Muscles Trump Picks Through Panel
Republicans muscled through committee approval of President Donald Trump's nominees for Treasury and Health on Wednesday, suspending a key Senate rule in the latest escalation of partisan tensions in Congress.
President Trump Picks Constitutional Conservative for Supreme Court
President Donald Trump picks Neil Gorsuch, a constitutional conservative, to fill the open spot on the nation's highest court. The court has had eight justices since the sudden death of Antonin Scalia nearly a year ago.
NC Lawmakers Respond To Judge Neil Gorsuch's Nomination To The U.S. Supreme Court
President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court Tuesday night.
Judge Neil Gorsuch Nominated To The U.S. Supreme Court
Neil Gorsuch, named Tuesday as President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, is known for his clear, colloquial writing, advocacy for court review of government regulations, defense of religious freedom and skepticism toward law enforcement.
US Says World Should Be 'Alarmed' At New Iran Missile Launch
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley says the world should be "alarmed" at the latest Iranian ballistic missile test and the U.N. Security Council should take action.
Who Is Trump's High Court Pick? Announcement Tuesday Night
President Donald Trump was poised Tuesday to announce his choice to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court, one of the most consequential moves of his young administration and a decision with ramifications that could long outlast his time in office.
Democrats Boycott HSS, Treasury Nominees
Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee are boycotting the committee votes on Steve Mnuchin for treasury secretary and Rep. Tom Price to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Spicer Slams Criticism Of Holocaust
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer defends the administration's statement commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day, which omitted any reference to Jews.
Charlotte Refugees & Advocates Worry About Impact of Travel Ban
As President Trump defends his travel ban, lawmakers in Washington are expressing their outrage outside the Supreme Court.
Breaking Silence, Obama Speaks Out on Trump Immigrants Order
Former President Barack Obama praised protesters who amassed across the country in opposition to President Donald Trump's immigration orders, breaking his silence on political issues for the first time since leaving office.
Clemson Grad Denied Entry To U.S.
Unable to enjoy what was supposed to be a three-week vacation with her family in Iran, Nazanin Zinouri now worries about when and if she will be able to go home to South Carolina.
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