Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and womenβs sports.
Trumpβs birthright citizenship order gets put on hold by 2nd federal judge
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered a temporary pause on President Donald Trumpβs executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. to someone in the country illegally.
USAID employees placed on leave, must return to US
USAID employees around the world will be placed on leave Friday and ordered to return to United States.
Pastor asked to leave church after post-election sermon
A Charlotte pastor now has to find a new congregation after being forced out. He believes a sermon he delivered days after the November election was the final straw.
Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies clears Senate committee
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, has moved a step closer to Senate confirmation.
Trump will be the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl
President Donald Trump will attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday. He'll be the first sitting president to do so. Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Secret Service, says the organization has had staff on the ground for days to prepare for Trump's visit.
Senate committee advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination to be health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has cleared his first hurdle to become the nationβs top health official as the Senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote.
NC Marines deploy to Guantanamo Bay
The marines deployed on Sunday from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. It comes as President Donald Trump says he's ordering Guantanamo Bay to be prepared to host up to 30,000 migrants arrested in the U.S.
President Trump's tariffs against goods from Mexico, Canada and China could raise prices
President Donald Trump has paused tariffs against Canada and Mexico for 30 days. Some people say their wallets are already stretched thin and according to a recent report from economists, the typical U.S. household could spend up to $1,200 more every year because of Trump's tariffs.
Charlotte business owner says customers are afraid to leave homes due to ICE
What hasn't been made at the bakery lately is money, ever since President Trump took office. Betancur's books show his 27-year business has lost money every day since the inauguration.
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump that the planned tariffs are on hold for a month, a statement confirmed by the White House.
Washington Commanders controlling owner says he's not changing the team's name
Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris says the team name is not changing. Harris said the name is here to stay after inheriting it when he and his group bought the team from longtime owner Dan Snyder in 2023.
Gov. Josh Stein wants $1 billion to help western NC rebuild after Helene
Governor Josh Stein on Monday requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina.
Stein announces Helene recovery funding for NC small businesses
Governor Josh Stein visits Boone to make an announcement regarding supporting small business recovery after Hurricane Helene.
USAID security leaders on leave after trying to keep Musk's DOGE from classified info, officials say
The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Muskβs government-inspection teams.
Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean higher inflation and economic disruption
The Republican president is making a major political bet that his actions will not worsen inflation, cause financial aftershocks that could destabilize the worldwide economy or provoke a voter backlash.
SC state rep. reacts to seeing son's accused killer in court
Gavin Guffey was 17 when he allegedly met Hassanbunhussein Lawal. Investigators says Lawal was pretending to be a young woman.
White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will go into effect Saturday
Canada and Mexico say theyβve prepared the option of retaliatory tariffs to be used if necessary now that the White House says the U.S. will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from them this weekend.
Former NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson drops lawsuit against CNN, says he won't run for office again
Former North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he is dropping his defamation lawsuit against CNN.
Court says banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ruled against a federal law requiring young adults to be 21 to buy handguns, finding it violated the Second Amendment.
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