North Carolina lawmakers introduce bill targeting parking lots
The bipartisan-supported bill aims to remove parking minimum requirements and toxic pavement sealants while updating guidance on how to manage run-off and floodplains.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles.
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
American retailers say President Donald Trump's threatened 200% tariff on European wine would harm consumers.
Judge orders Trump to reinstate some probationary workers let go in mass firings
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies. The judge found the firings didnβt follow federal law and required immediate offers of reinstatement be sent.
Senate Dems refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears
A day before a shutdown deadline, Senate Democrats are mounting a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led spending bill that already passed the House.
VA cuts office of equity assurance
An office that helps minority veterans has been cut by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The VA says the Office of Equity Assurance is "No longer needed."
Charlotte restaurant owner worries tariffs could mean higher prices for customers
Charlotte restaurants are paying close attention to moves made by President Donald Trump. Imposed tariffs could raise costs for local eateries.
EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs
The European Union has announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products. The bloc responded on Wednesday within hours to the Trump administrationβs increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%.
Ukraine says it's open to 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia, US agrees to resume military aid
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it would immediately lift its suspension of military aid to Ukraine and its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Wall Street drops nearly 10% below its record as Trump's latest tariff threat worsens its sell-off
The U.S. stock market is falling further following President Donald Trumpβs latest escalation in his trade war.
Trump says he'll double planned tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel
President Donald Trump says that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United Statesβ northern neighbor.
New US Attorney for NC's Western District sworn in
The Western District of North Carolina, which includes Charlotte, has a new US Attorney.
DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza from street near White House
Crews have begun work to remove the large yellow βBlack Lives Matterβ painted on the street one block from the White House. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the change last week in response to pressure from activist Republicans in Congress.
Dow drops 950, and Wall Street flirts with its worst day in years on worries about the economy
The U.S. stock market is flirting with its worst day in years as its sell-off cuts deeper.
Purge of USAID programs complete with 83% of agency's programs gone
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is signaling that the Trump administration has finished its six-week dismantling of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development.
New tariffs on US farms now in effect
New tariffs on U.S. farms as countries crack down on U.S.
US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%
U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald Trump threatens a trade war, purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants.
Trump signs orders for monthlong delay on some new tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Trump is postponing 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
Trump delays tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month
President Donald Trump is postponing the 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month after a conversation with that countryβs president.
