Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs.
'South Park' co-creator jokes he's 'terribly sorry' over premiere that drew White House anger
"South Parkβ co-creator Trey Parker has briefly responded to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated series.
Rep. Ralph Norman set to enter SC governor's race
Republican congressman Ralph Norman, among House's most conservative, is entering South Carolina's 2026 governor's race.
NC Congresswoman leads letter demanding release of $5.5B in approved education funds
North Carolina Congresswoman Alma Adams led the letter, signed by 93 other House Dems. Thursday's letter is a follow-up to the first letter sent on July 10th.
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
President Donald Trump signed a bill ThursdayΒ canceling about $9 billionΒ that had been approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots
Tech companies selling AI to the federal government now face a new challenge: proving their chatbots aren't "woke."
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in NC with Trump's backing
Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate seat in North Carolina in 2026, with the blessing of President Donald Trump.
Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper expected to announce US Senate run
Sources tell us an official announcement is expected soon. It would give Democrats their top senate recruit ahead of the mid-term election next year.
Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
President Donald Trump has unveiled an βAI Action Plan" shaped by Silicon Valley tech leaders who supported his campaign.
City of Charlotte hires law firm to investigate claims of unethical behavior on City Council
WCCB Charlotte obtained a letter of retention sent to the city from the law firm Cranfill Sumner, confirming the group will investigate the matter at a rate of $300 per-hour.
Federal funding cuts impact Charlotte's PBS station WTVI
Recent cuts to federal funding by the Trump Administration are set to hit public broadcasting hard. Lawmakers just approved $1.1 billion to be taken away from PBS and NPR stations across the nation.
NC schools still without $130million of DOE funding, AG Jackson pushing for faster lawsuit resolution
The Dream Center Academy can continue giving students a place to learn during the summer. Not long ago, the Dream Center was living a nightmare when the Trump Administration froze $7billion in public education funding.
CMS makes temporary budget adjustments to cover federal funding uncertainty
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district is making temporary budget changes as it waits for notification on $12.5 million in federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year.
House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote
The House is leaving Washington early as Republicans clash over the Jeffrey Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Epstein as some Republicans push for a vote on the matter.
Hunter Biden accuses George Clooney of undermining his father in 2024 presidential election
Former President Joe Biden's son Hunter isn't hiding his feelings about George Clooney's role in the 2024 presidential election.
Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his familyβs opposition
The Trump administration has released records of the FBIβs surveillance ofΒ Martin Luther King Jr.,Β despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureateβs family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.
Trump urges NFL & MLB teams to restore their old names, threatens stadium deal
President Donald Trump is urging two professional sports teams in Washington and Cleveland to restore their old names. Trump has also threatened to hold up a stadium deal for the NFL team if it doesn't change it's name.
Congress approves Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
The House has approved President Donald Trumpβs request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Caldwell Co. Commissioner apologizes after physical altercation with fellow commissioner
Commissioners Jeff Branch and Donnie Potter come to blows in front of a packed room on Monday. Several people ran to the front of the room to break up the brawl.
WCCB Charlotte obtains CMS plan for ICE agents in schools
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, WCCB now has the presentation delivered to CMS school administrators discussing how the school plans to handle immigration enforcement moving forward.
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