Eyeing China threat, Trump announces Boeing wins contract for secretive future fighter jet
Boeing will build the Air Force's future fighter jet. President Donald Trump announced the choice Friday.
Trump signs executive order to dismantle Dept. Of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon to start the process of dismantling the Department of Education.
Sen. Tillis' office: Threats force lawmaker to skip NC town hall
There have been several protests outside Tillis' office in recent weeks. Demonstrators have been pushing back against actions taken by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
NC Lawmakers will vote on allowing people to carry a gun without a permit
It could soon be legal to carry a concealed gun without a permit in North Carolina. Senators are scheduled to vote on the Freedom To Carry NC Thursday morning.
New North Carolina governor seeks to freeze tax cuts, phase out school vouchers in budget
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein wants Republicans in charge of the legislature to roll back upcoming income tax cuts and scale back private school vouchers that expanded dramatically recently.
Trump is planning to order a shutdown of the Education Department. Here's what it does
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the Education Department, an agency Republicans have talked about closing for decades.
A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year
Twenty-six Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year, including four in North Carolina.
Governor announces NC budget proposal, what he's asking for
Governor Josh Stein announced his 2025-2027 budget proposal in Raleigh on Wednesday. The budget makes investments in the economy, families, education, workforce, health care, and public safety.
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks
In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures.
Trump and Zelensky wrap up call a day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire
President Donald Trump says he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke for about an hour a day after he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
BBB warns of the latest job scams
With corporate and government layoffs in the headlines, scammers target job hunters. Karin Caifa looks at the red flags.
Feds and Local Sheriff clash over holding undocumented immigrants
Immigration Customs Enforcement has announced it has arrested 24 people between March 1st and 8th here in the Charlotte area. Federal officials say the number could be higher, but they claim Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden refuses to keep undocumented immigrants who have been flagged by the feds in jail.
UPDATE: Trump and Putin spoke for more than an hour about plan to end Ukraine war
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone conversation on Tuesday as the White House pushes for Russia to sign off on its 30-day ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Semisonic objects to White House using their song 'Closing Time': 'You missed the point'
The band Semisonic is pushing back at the White House for using their hit song “Closing Time” over a social media post that shows a shackled deportee.
Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions
President Donald Trump says files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be released without any redactions, making good on a promise he made during his campaign.
Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as efforts continue to end the war in Ukraine, a move that could represent a possible pivot point in the conflict and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy.
Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post
Pope Francis has signaled his intentions to remain the head of the Catholic church even though he remains hospitalized.
Duke is among universities facing federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.
Senate has just hours to avoid a partial government shutdown
The Senate has just hours left to avoid a partial government shutdown. Minority leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats have two painful choices: Vote yes and give President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending, or vote no and give him free rein.
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.
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