It's inauguration eve and Trump is ready to revel in his return to power
It's the day before Donald Trump's inauguration and he plans a series of Washington events that celebrate his return to power and his “Make America Great Again” movement.
Trump says he 'most likely' will give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid US ban
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he “most likely” would give TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to avoid a U.S. ban.
North Carolina home insurance premium base rates increasing about 15% by mid-2026
Base rates for North Carolina homeowners' insurance premiums will increase on average by about 15% by mid-2026 as part of a settlement reached by the state Insurance Department and the industry.
TikTok says it will 'go dark' unless it gets clarity from Biden following Supreme Court ruling
TikTok said it will have to “go dark” this weekend unless the outgoing Biden administration assures the company it won’t enforce a shutdown of the popular app.
Trump's swearing-in will be moved indoors
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather.
FEMA deadline approaching for Helene victims
Hurricane Helene victims living in FEMA-paid hotel rooms concerned they may soon lose eligibility and get turned out.
Crowds stand in line at Charlotte ICE office ahead of Trump's second term
A long line formed at Charlotte's Homeland Security Office Thursday. Many in the large crowd waited hours all in hopes of getting in front of an ICE agent.
Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump
President Joe Biden won’t enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office.
NC governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced measures to protect reproductive health care providers and patients via a new executive order. The order announced Thursday mandates that state Cabinet agencies will not cooperate with prosecuting and penalizing physicians who provide lawful reproductive health services.
Netanyahu says 'last-minute crisis' with Hamas holding up ceasefire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that a last-minute dispute with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages.
Biden warns of dangers of 'oligarchy' of ultra-rich, 'tech-industrial complex' running country
President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy.
President Joe Biden delivers farewell address from Oval Office
President Joe Biden delivers a farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday night.
FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive
The Biden administration is floating a long-awaited proposal to make cigarettes less addictive by capping their nicotine levels. But the plan comes in the final days of his presidency and is unlikely to take effect anytime soon.
Bondi faces a skeptical reception from Democrats at confirmation hearing
Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, faces sharp questioning from Democratic senators at a confirmation hearing expected to center on concerns the Republican president-elect will look to use the Justice Department’s powers to seek retribution against his adversaries.
Trump to create 'External Revenue Service'
President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll create an “External Revenue Service” to collect revenue from tariffs.
Special counsel report says Trump would’ve been convicted for Jan. 6 ‘unprecedented criminal effort’
Special counsel Jack Smith says in a report his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Pete Hegseth vows to bring 'warrior culture' if confirmed as Trump's defense secretary pick
Pete Hegseth vows to bring ‘warrior culture’ if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick. Hegseth dismissed the sexual assault allegations against him as a “smear” campaign.
Trump's cabinet picks start senate hearings today
Senate hearings for Trump’s cabinet picks start today with controversial DOD pick Pete Hegseth up first.
Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump's inauguration
Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. Other performers at the inaugural will include two of the president-elect’s musical favorites: country singer Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio.
Two girl scout cookie flavors are retiring: Where to buy them in Charlotte before they're discontinued
The girls are back and they've brought the cookies along to prove it! Girl scout cookies are on sale again.
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