Politics

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.

Cooper Sworn In As Governor

Roy Cooper was sworn in as the 75th Governor of North Carolina in a ceremony just after midnight on Sunday, January 1st, 2017.

Moving Day At The White House

How does the White House staff move in the new First Family so quickly?

Judge Issues Restraining Order After Cooper Files Legal Action

A temporary win for Governor-elect Roy Cooper Friday after a judge blocks the GOP revamping of the Election Board. Cooper filed a legal challenge to the new law earlier Friday.

Some Power Restored To North Carolina's Gov.-Elect, For Now

A North Carolina judge granted a small victory to the state's incoming Democratic governor on Friday, temporarily blocking a law by Republican lawmakers stripping him of control over elections in a legislative power play just weeks ago.

Governor-Elect Cooper Takes Action Over Alleged Legislative Overreach

Governor-elect Roy Cooper announced Friday that actions are being taken against the NC Legislature in response to Senate Bill 4.

US Gives Detailed Look At Russia's Alleged Election Hacking

The U.S. has released its most detailed report yet on accusations that Russia interfered in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts.

Incoming NC Governor Tells McCrory Staffers, Jobs End Sunday

The incoming administration of Gov.-elect Roy Cooper is already giving notice to stalwarts of Gov. Pat McCrory's administration that they're being replaced and shouldn't show up for work next week.

US Slaps Sanctions On Russia, Expels 35 Diplomats

President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russian officials and intelligence services in retaliation for Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts.

Trump Holds Q&A Discussing Jobs, Russia, Israel

President-elect Donald Trump applauded the return of 8,000 jobs to the U.S. and hailed his transition discussions with President Barack Obama in a series of comments that amounted to his most detailed interaction with journalists since before the election.