Things To Know As Courts And Legislatures Act On Transgender Kids' Rights
Several U.S. courts have ruled this week on state laws restricting the rights of transgender young people.
Donald Trump's History-Making Hush-Money Trial Begins With Challenge Of Picking A Jury
Donald Trump arrived Monday at a New York court for the start of jury selection in his hush-money trial, marking a singular moment in American history as the former president answers to criminal charges that he falsified business records in order to stifle stories about his sex life.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Says He Will Push For Aid To Israel And Ukraine This Week
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he willΒ try to advance wartime aid as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that also includes funding for Ukraine and allies in Asia.
Progressive Candidates Are Increasingly Sharing Their Own Abortion Stories After Roe's Demise
A growing number of progressive candidates are choosing to tell their own abortion stories.
Case Heard By NC Supreme Court May Affect How Partisan Officials File Voter Fraud Claims
An attorney representing voters accused of fraud in the 2016 election warned North Carolinaβs highest court that their eventual decision could allow political operatives to make voter fraud allegations without consequence β but the justices had several questions.
The Biden Administration Will Require Thousands More Gun Dealers To Run Background Checks On Buyers
Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.
Higher Gas And Rents Keep US Inflation Elevated, Likely Delaying Fed Rate Cuts
Consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said Wednesday in a report that will likely give pause to the Federal Reserve as it considers how often to cut interest rates this year.
Trump Says Arizona's Abortion Ban Goes 'Too Far' And Defends The Overturning Of Roe V. Wade
Donald Trump says an Arizona law that criminalizes nearly all abortions goes too far and the former president called on Arizona lawmakers to change it.
US Inflation Up Again In March In Latest Sign That Price Pressures Remain Elevated
Consumer price increases remained high last month, boosted by gas, rents and car insurance, the government said in a report that will likely give pause to the Federal Reserve as it weighs when and by how much to cut interest rates this year.
Trump Declines To Endorse A National Abortion Ban And Says It Should Be Left To The States
Former PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ said he believesΒ abortionΒ should be left to the states in a video released Monday morning outlining his position after months of mixed messages and speculation.
Man Arrested For Setting Fire At Sen. Bernie Sandersβ Office; Motive Remains Unclear
A man was charged Sunday with setting a fire outside the Vermont office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Donald Trump Is Demanding A New Judge Just Days Before The Start Of His Hush-Money Criminal Trial
Former President Donald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before hisΒ hush-money criminal trialΒ is set to begin.
Sen. Bernie Sanders's Office In Vermont Caught Fire. Arson Is Suspected, But The Motive Is Unclear
Police in Vermont are seeking a suspect who allegedly started a fire Friday outside the office ofΒ U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. The small blaze caused minor damages but no injuries.
President Joe Biden Will Unveil His New Plan To Give Student Loan Relief To Many New Borrowers
President Joe Biden will announce his latest effort to broaden student loan relief next week for new categories of borrowers, nearly a year afterΒ the Supreme Court foiledΒ his administrationβs first attempt to cancel debt for millions who attended college.
Absentee Voting Has Begun for the Statewide Republican Second Primary
All North Carolina registered Republicans and some unaffiliated voters are eligible to vote in second primary elections to be held Tuesday, May 14, in all 100 counties.
Possible Delays On Gold Line And Select Bus Routes
On Thursday, April 4 the Vice President of the United States will be visiting the City of Charlotte.Β This visit will cause temporary street closures.
Kamala Harris Coming To Charlotte To Open Campaign Office
On April 4, Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to North Carolina, where she will open a new coordinated campaign office in Charlotte.
Nearly $200 Million Bet In First Week Of Legalized NC Sports Betting
The North Carolina Lottery reports that in the first week sports betting was legal, bettors placed $198,000,000 in wagers.
DA Suggests Donald Trump Violated Gag Order With Post About Daughter Of Hush-Money Trial Judge
Manhattan prosecutors suggested Friday that Donald Trump violated a gag order in hisΒ hush-money criminal caseΒ this week by assailing the judge's daughter and making a false claim about her on social media.
Obama, Clinton And Big-Name Entertainers Help Biden Raise A Record $25 Million For His Reelection
Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world teamed up Thursday night to deliver a rousing New York embrace of President Joe Biden that hauled in a record-setting $25 million for his reelection campaign.
