Politics

Kellyanne Conway Sparks Debate For Kneeling On Oval Office Couch

Photos of White House adviser Kellyanne Conway kneeling on an Oval Office couch with her shoes on have sparked an online debate about decorum in the executive mansion.

Local Non-Profit Gives Immigrant, Refugee Kids Safe Haven

Thousands of immigrant and refugee children are living everyday with the fear their parents will be deported and family split apart. WCCB Charlotte takes an in-depth look at a local non profit that is providing a safe place for those children.

White House: Trump Budget will Hike Defense Spending by $54B

The White House says President Donald Trump's upcoming budget will propose a whopping $54 billion increase in defense spending and impose corresponding cuts to domestic programs and foreign aid.

Official: White House May Boost Recreational Marijuana Enforcement

Officials in Washington state, where recreational marijuana is legal, vow to fight any federal crackdown on the nascent industry after White House spokesman Sean Spicer said they should expect to see stepped-up enforcement of anti-pot laws.

Trump Vows To Fight 'Epidemic' of Human Trafficking

President Donald Trump says he will bring the "full force and weight" of the U.S. government to combat an "epidemic" of human trafficking.

Lawmakers Propose New Compromise on House Bill 2

A new attempt at an HB2 compromise calls for expanding the statewide non-discrimination law but does not include the LGBT community as a protected class.

Bill Filed To Loosen Knot Over N.C. "Bathroom Bill"

Lawmakers have filed a bipartisan bill aimed at breaking an impasse over North Carolina's "bathroom bill," but it's likely to face tough going in the Republican-controlled legislature.

Trump Lays Out Tougher Approach to Illegal Immigration

Donald Trump the presidential candidate made no secret of his desire to crack down on illegal immigration, but once elected, he repeatedly offered varying interpretations of just how tough he would be in the White House.

Latino Businesses Suffering After Recent ICE Raids

Business owners in Charlotte's Latino community say they're suffering because of President Trump's orders on immigration, causing many immigrants to live in fear as ICE makes more arrests in Charlotte.

Governor Cooper Proposes Plan to Raise NC Teacher Pay

Governor Roy Cooper is proposing an ambitious plan to raise teacher pay. The Governor wants to get North Carolina teacher salaries to the national average in five years.

Trump Picks Lt. Gen H.R. McMaster As New National Security Advisor

President Donald Trump has tapped Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new national security adviser.

Trump Seeks National Security Adviser, Health Care Strategy

President Donald Trump's holiday weekend featured a raucous campaign rally, a health care strategy session, interviews for a new national security adviser — and even a few holes of golf.

Pence Tries to reassure Europeans on US Support

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence moved Monday to assuage European Union fears about the strength of Washington's support for the union and its commitment to European security through the NATO military alliance.

Business Owners and Political Groups Push For HB2 Repeal

Business owners demand a House Bill Two repeal on the day Charlotte was supposed to host the NBA All-Star Game. It's just one of many events that haven't happened in the Queen City since HB2 became law.

McCorvey Who Was At Center Of Roe Vs. Wade, Dies

Norma McCorvey, whose legal challenge under the pseudonym "Jane Roe" led to the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision that legalized abortion but who later became an outspoken opponent of the procedure, died Saturday. She was 69.

A Former NC State Senator Faces Up To 20 Years After Pleading Guilty To Fraud And Tax Violation Charges

Former North Carolina State Senator Fletcher Hartsell, Jr. pleaded guilty Friday on charges of mail fraud and filing false tax returns.

AP Exclusive: DHS Weighed National Guard For Immigration Roundups

The Trump administration considered a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants, including millions living nowhere near the Mexico border, according to a draft memo obtained by The Associated Press.

Trump Visits Boeing Plant In SC, Tours New 787-10 Dreamliner

Shifting attention from his troubled White House, President Donald Trump hit the road Friday for a campaign-style rally, resurrecting the buoyant jobs promises that powered his election victory and pledging to "unleash the power of the American spirit."