Some NC companies ditching DEI and leaning toward 'belonging'
Some NC companies are ditching 'DEI' and leaning toward βadaptabilityβ, βa culture of belongingβ, and βinclusivityβ.
Meta agrees to pay $25 million to settle lawsuit from Trump after Jan. 6 suspension
MetaΒ has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ against the company after it suspended his accounts followingΒ the Jan. 6, 2021, attackΒ on the Capitol.
Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo
President Donald Trump says he's directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living illegally in the United States.
Trump signs the Laken Riley Act into law as his administrationβs first piece of legislation
President Donald Trump has signed the Laken Riley Act into law as his administrationβs first piece of legislation. It mandates the detention and potential deportation of people in the U.S. illegally who are accused of theft and violent crimes before theyβve actually been convicted.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
President Donald Trumpβs budget office has rescinded an memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
Fed hold rates steady, says job market is 'solid' while inflation 'remains somewhat elevated'
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.
Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs
Private school vouchers and other school choice initiatives would expand under an order coming from President Donald Trump telling government agencies to repurpose federal dollars.
DOJ abandons criminal proceedings against 2 Trump co-defendants in classified documents case
The Justice Department on Wednesday abandoned all criminal proceedings against the two co-defendants of President Donald Trump in the classified documents case, wiping out any legal peril the pair could have faced.
Defense secretary pulls Trump critic Gen. Milley's security clearance and protective detail
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pulling the security protections and clearance of retired Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley.
Trump offering federal workers buyouts in effort to shrink government
The Trump administration says it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week β an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed.
U.S. and NC flags to remain at half-staff Thursday to honor Rep. Joe John
Governor Josh Stein has ordered all U.S. and NC flags on state facilities to remain at half staff in honor of state Representative Joe John who passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.
RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for first HHS confirmation hearing
To get to the U.S. Senate for a vote of his nomination, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. needs to have two committee hearings, one before the Finance committee on Wednesday and another in front of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee on Thursday.
Following President Trump's lead, Google Maps plans to update name of Gulf of Mexico
Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps.
New poll shows Americans divided on public health issues
Ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings, poll shows nation divided on public health.
CMS Board raises support staff wages to $20 an hour
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools support staff employees are getting a raise. Some support staff like custodians, instructional assistants, school nutrition specialists and more say they've been working multiple jobs to afford to live in Charlotte.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the action Tuesday afternoon, minutes before it was set to go into effect.
Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a 'predator'
Calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a βpredatorβ who is addicted to power, Caroline Kennedy urged the U.S. Senate in a letter on Tuesday to reject the nomination of her cousin to be the nationβs health secretary.
Trump orders a funding freeze as his administration reviews federal loans and grants
The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trumpβs administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending.
Review of ex-NC treasurer's use of state cars ends with no charges
A district attorney says an investigation into how then-North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell used state government vehicles is ending with no charges filed.
Six active duty service members file first lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender troop ban
The first lawsuits have been filed against President Donald Trumpβs executive order revising policy on transgender troops.
