NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson calls for tariff refunds
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on Congress to refund businesses and consumers for increased costs associated with the federal government's tariffs.
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast
Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport.
Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
The lawsuit claims that the federal government reneged on its promise to cooperate with state investigations after the surge of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, and are seeking a court order demanding that the Trump administration comply.
ICE officers make their way to airports' TSA checkpoints after Trump order amid partial shutdown
More federal immigration officers are making their way to U.S. airports after President Donald Trump said he’d deploy them to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies
Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation’s premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, has died.
NC Attorney General calls foul on DOJ, FCC over Nexstar-Tegna merger
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling foul on a massive media merger.
White House reveals AI regulatory framework
The White House is revealing its plan to regulate artificial intelligence at a federal level.
Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, ruling that key portions of the new rules are unlawful.
Trump issues executive order requiring CFP to avoid broadcasting conflicts with Army-Navy game
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order barring College Football Playoff and other postseason games from airing during the annual Army-Navy matchup in December.
Japan's Takaichi Tries To Reaffirm Alliance With Trump As He Seeks Help Securing Strait Of Hormuz
Takaichi, who met with Trump at the White House, told the Republican president that Japan has opposed Iran's development of its nuclear program and appealed to his desire to be seen as a peacemaker, despite launching a war of choice with Iran.
Expect a festive WBC final crowd as the US plays Venezuela at an uncomfortable political moment
After nearly getting eliminated in the group stage last week, the United States plays Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic championship on Tuesday night in a game with political overtones.
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing his concerns about the justification for military strikes in Iran and saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war.
Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs
The Trump administration this week stepped up its ambitious effort to replace about $1.6 trillion in lost tariff revenue that was eliminated by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a range of the president’s import taxes.
California governor says 'no imminent threat' despite warning of possible Iran drone attack
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war.
Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors
Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies.
Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount
Iran fired upon commercial ships on Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf.
Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid
A political spouse for nearly 50 years, Jill Biden said she has never publicly discussed her feelings about the three-week stretch when her husband ended his political career, instead saving her thoughts for the pages of her soon-to-be-released memoir.
The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
“The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in an emailed statement. Eight are currently “severely injured,” Parnell added.
NC Gov. Josh Stein urges lawmakers to pass critical needs funding bill
North Carolina is still without a new state budget. On Monday, Governor Josh Stein urged state lawmakers to pass funding for what he is calling critical needs.
Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race
North Carolina Democrats have had success in winning elections for governor. It's a different story in Senate races. A former governor is out to change that when Roy Cooper takes on Republican Michael Whatley in November.
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