Politics

Obama To Pay Historic Visit To Hiroshima This Month

President Barack Obama will travel to Hiroshima this month in the first visit by a sitting American president to the site where the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb.

Gov. McCrory Responds To Feds With Lawsuit

RALEIGH, NC-- "I could not agree to that because I do not agree with their interpretation of Federal law." said Governor Pat McCrory The Justice Department offered Governor Pat McCrory a one week…

City Council Looks At The Cost to Combat Crime In Charlotte

"Really what it boils down to is perception, if you see the officers in the community, then you know they are there. That sends a message that they are there and they're watching," says Charlotte City Council member Julie Eiselt.

Rep Moore and Sen Berger Release Statement Following Lawsuits Filed Over HB2

Raleigh, N.C. –Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced Monday they have filed a lawsuit in the federal Eastern District of North Carolina, asking the court to declare that North Carolina’s commonsense law to maintain…

The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund Releases Statement On HB2 Lawsuits

Read the statement released by The National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund following the announcement of lawsuits being filed over HB2.

Roy Cooper's Statement After North Carolina Files Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over HB2

See the statement released by North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper following the announcement that North Carolina was filing a lawsuit against the federal government over HB2.

Alliance Defending Freedom Issues Statement Regarding HB2

A Representative of the Alliance Defending Freedom has issued a statement regarding HB2.

North Carolina Justice Center's Executive Director Issues Statement Regarding HB2

Rick Glazier, the executive director of the NC Justice Center has released a statement regarding HB2.

Lt. Governor Releases Statement Supporting Governor McCrory

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has released a statement in support of Governor McCrory regarding HB2.

Congressman Robert Pittenger's Statement On Lawsuit Filed Against HB2

Read the statement Congressman Robert Pittenger released following the announcement that the United States is suing North Carolina over House Bill 2.

Progress NC Action Statement On HB2

The following is a statement from Progress NC Action on HB2:

Faith and Freedom Coalition Statement Over HB2

Read the statement released by Faith and Freedom Coalition following the announcement that North Carolina filed a lawsuit against the federal government.

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory Statement On Lawsuit Filed Against Federal Government

Read the statement released by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory following his announcement that the state of North Carolina filed a lawsuit against the federal government.

ACLU And Lambda Legal Statement On North Carolina's Lawsuit Against Federal Government

North Carolina Gov. McCrory today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice that asks a federal court to determine that House Bill 2, the discriminatory law that removes local legal protections for LGBT people and prohibits transgender people from using public facilities that correspond to their gender identity, does not violate civil rights laws.

Department Of Justice Statement On Lawsuit Against North Carolina Over House Bill 2

Read the transcript from the Department of Justice's news conference in reference to the lawsuit filed against the state of North Carolina over House Bill 2.

Two N.C. Republican Politicians File Lawsuit Against Federal Government In Support Of HB2

North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore have filed a lawsuit in District Court asking the court to declare that the "Bathroom Law" complies with federal law.

Department of Justice News Conference On Lawsuit Filed Against North Carolina Over HB2

Attorney General Loretta Lynch held a news conference announcing that the Department of Justice has sued North Carolina over House Bill 2.

NC Gov. Pat McCrory Holds News Conference After Filing Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over HB2

Watch live as North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory holds a news conference in reference to a lawsuit filed against the federal government over House Bill 2.

Palin Raps Ryan For Withholding Support For Donald Trump

Sarah Palin, the vice presidential candidate on the Republican Party ticket in 2008, is harshly criticizing House Speaker Paul Ryan for withholding his support from likely Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

North Carolina Gov. Faces Fed's Monday Deadline On LGBT Law

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory shows no signs of backing down in the face of the federal government's Monday deadline to declare he won't enforce the new state law limiting protections for LGBT people — defiance that could risk funding for the state's university system and lead to a protracted legal battle.