Lawsuits filed against "Department of Government Efficiency"
Immediately after President Trump was sworn in. Several lawsuits were filed against the so-called-- "DOGE"-- or--"Department of Government Efficiency."
Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants
President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. The list includes people convicted of assaulting police officers.
Immigrants worry about their future after President Trump signs immigration executive orders
Immigration lawyers in our area say their phones are ringing off the hook. People are dealing with anxiety about their immigration status and what's coming next.
Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America.' Can he do that?
President Donald Trump says that he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the βGulf of America.β His intention to rename the body of water was made in his inaugural address, but he had initially brought it up earlier this month during a news conference.
NC Democratic state lawmaker resigns after terminal cancer diagnosis
Democratic state Rep. Joe John is resigning from the North Carolina General Assembly. John said in a letter posted Sunday on Facebook that he's stepping down after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Biden issues pardons to his family members due to 'unrelenting attacks' from Trump and allies
President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned his siblings and their spouses, saying his family had been βsubjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me β the worst kind of partisan politics.β
Donald Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a βrevolution of common senseβ and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the countryβs institutions.
Biden and Trump at the US Capitol for the swearing-in
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance arrive at the Capitol ahead of their inauguration.
Biden pardons Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee
President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, in an extraordinary use of the powers of the presidency in his final hours to guard against potential βrevengeβ by the incoming Trump administration.
Trump kicks off Inauguration Day pageantry with morning church service
Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, is set to be sworn in as the 47th U.S. president.
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 βMake America Great Againβ 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 βmost likelyβ would give TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to avoidΒ 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 βgo darkβ this weekend unless the outgoing Biden administration assures the company it wonβt 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 wonβt 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.
