North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief
North Carolina House members have advanced a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene by another $500 million.
Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump's director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line
The Senate has confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trumpβs director of national intelligence. The vote Wednesday came after Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination.
Trump says he and Russian leader Putin have agreed to begin βnegotiationsβ on ending Ukraine war
President Donald Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin βnegotiationsβ on ending the Ukraine war.
Hegseth brings back Fort Bragg with different namesake
Defense Secretary Hegseth brings back Fort Bragg name, with a different namesake
White House says Russia has released detained American teacher Marc Fogel
The family of American teacher Marc Fogel says it's "beyond grateful, relieved and overwhelmedβ that he's heading home after his release from Russia.
Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'donβt work'
President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they βdonβt workβ and donβt last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move to plastic.
New NC governor sues over more laws meant to weaken him
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is suing again over more recent laws from state Republicans that erode gubernatorial powers.
Judge finds Trump administration hasnβt fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending
A federal judge has found the Trump administration hasnβt fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and has ordered the White House to release all money.
Trump's aluminum and steel tariffs set to go into effect today
It could be another whirlwind week for international trade. New tariffs targeting steel and aluminum imports goes into effect today.
Trump directs US Treasury to stop minting new pennies because of rising cost
President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.
Third federal judge blocks Trumpβs order ending birthright citizenship
A third federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trumpβs executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of people who are in the U.S. illegally.
Netanyahu on Trump's Gaza Plan: 'Creative vision'
'A revolutionary, creative vision,β Netanyahu says of Trumpβs plans for Gaza.
DHS Secretary Noem visits Helene survivors in western NC
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits Asheville to assess Hurricane Helene recovery.
A presidential first: Trump at the Super Bowl, latest chapter in a complicated legacy with football
Donald Trump is set to make history as the first president to attend the Super Bowl while in office.
Wake Co. judge rules in favor of Justice Allison Riggs in election battle
The ruling comes after GOP candidate Judge Jefferson Griffin attempted to throw out tens of thousands of ballots.
Senate GOP unveils $340B budget plan with Trump's deportation and defense funds
As House Republicans missed another deadline Friday to produce a massive budget package of tax cuts and slashed spending, Senate Republicans jumped ahead, unveiling a more tailored $340 billion blueprint focused on President Donald Trump's deportation agenda and bolstered U.S. defense spending.
Protest held outside of Sen. Thom Tillis' office in Charlotte
Dozens of protesters gathered outside of Senator Thom Tillis' Charlotte office Thursday to voice their concern about what's going on in Washington.
A pivotal day for President Trump's immigration crackdown
Today is an important day for Pres. Trumpβs immigration efforts in US courts and in Guantanamo Bay.
NCAA changes transgender policy to limit women's competition to athletes assigned female at birth
The NCAA changed its participation policy for transgender athletes on Thursday, limiting competition in women's sports to athletes who were assigned female at birth.
2nd federal judge in 2 days blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
A second federal judge in two days has blocked President Donald Trumpβs executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
