Union County Commissioners Vote On Removal Of Fluoride From County Water
Commissioners in Union County are debating the removal of fluoride from the county's water supply at treatment plans owned and operated by the county
Border Security And Ukraine Aid Collapses Despite Biden's Plea For Congress To 'Show Some Spine'
A Senate deal on border enforcement measures and Ukraine aid has suffered swift and total collapse. Republicans withdrew support despite President Joe Biden urging Congress to βshow some spineβ and stand up to Donald Trump. But Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says that a deal to pair border policy changes with $60 billion in wartime aid for Ukraine is dead.
Trump Is Not Immune From Prosecution In His 2020 Election Interference Case, Us Appeals Court Says
A federal appeals court has ruled Donald Trump can face trial on charges he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The court on Tuesday rejected the Republican ex-presidentβs claims heβs immune from prosecution.
Senate Republicans Back Away From Border Policy Bill, Leaving Aid For Ukraine In Doubt
Senate Republicans are distancing themselves from a bipartisan proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings, signaling a likely defeat in Congress that would leave leaders with no clear path to approve wartime aid for Ukraine.
Biden's Vow Of Affordable Internet For All Is Threatened By The Looming Expiration Of Subsidies
Twenty-three million families will either have to pay more for internet or cancel their subscriptions altogether if a federal subsidy program to help with the monthly bill runs out of money.
Biden Looks For A Big Win In South Carolinaβs Democratic Primary After Pushing For State To Go First
PresidentΒ Joe BidenΒ is looking for an easy victory Saturday inΒ South Carolinaβs Democratic primaryΒ that officially kicks off his party's nominating process, validating aΒ new lineupΒ he championed to better empowerΒ Black votersΒ who helped revive his 2020 campaign.
Presidential Candidates Gearing Up For The South Carolina Primaries
Nikki Haley and Kamala Harris both visited the Palmetto State on Friday to speak with voters before the primaries this month.
South Carolina To Provide Free Gun Training Classes Under Open Carry Bill Passed By State Senate
South Carolina would provide free gun training and allow anyone who can legallyΒ own a gunΒ to carry their weapon in public under a bill that passed the state Senate on Thursday.
Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit Against Desantis
A federal judge has dismissed Disneyβs free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Wednesday's ruling deals a setback to the companyβs hopes of regaining control of a district that governs Walt Disney World. A separate lawsuit over who controls the district is still pending in state court in Orlando.
Social Media CEOs Testify Before Senate Regarding Safety Of Children
Lawmakers say kids aren't safe on social media & platforms need to take accountability
House Passes Bill To Enhance Child Tax Credit, Revive Key Tax Breaks For Businesses
The House accomplished something unusual Wednesday in passing with broad, bipartisan support a roughly $79 billion tax cut package that would enhance the child tax credit for millions of lower-income families and boost three tax breaks for businesses.
Federal Judge Dismisses Disney's Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing a setback to the company's hopes ofΒ regaining controlΒ of the district that governs Walt Disney World after it was taken over by the governor's appointees.
US Pins Blame For Deadly Drone Strike On Iran-Backed Militias In The Islamic Resistance In Iraq
The United States has attributed the drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias that includes the militant group Kataib Hezbollah.
Meta, TikTok And Other Social Media CEOs Testify In Heated Senate Hearing On Child Exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies are testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
Attorney General Josh Stein Acts To Protect Medication Abortion Access
Attorney General Josh Stein filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to protect access to medication abortion nationwide.
Lawyer Graham's Personal Funds Help In Gubernatorial Bid Against Lt. Gov. Robinson In North Carolina
Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson remained the top fundraiser in the GOP primary campaign for North Carolina governor entering 2024, but a recent rival has used his own personal fortune to compete with him monetarily.
Governor Cooper Issues Historic Executive Order To Improve Reentry For Formerly Incarcerated People
Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 303 directing whole-of-government coordination to improve reentry for formerly incarcerated people in the most significant effort targeted at strengthening reentry in state history.
Controversial Execution Sparks Debate
For the first time ever, an inmate in the United States has been put to death using nitrogen gas. There are many who believe this new method is too inhumane.
Biden Returns To South Carolina To Show His Determination To Win Back Black Voters In 2024
President Joe Biden is spending the weekend in South Carolina, intent on driving home two messages: Heβs loyal to the state that saved his campaign in 2020 and heβs determined to win back Black voters.
Jury Says Donald Trump Must Pay An Additional $83.3 Million To E. Jean Carroll In Defamation Case
A jury has awarded an additional $83.3 million to former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who says former President Donald Trump damaged her reputation by calling her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault.
