Politics

NC Attorney General Josh Stein Announces Run for Governor

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has announced a bid for governor in 2024.

Court to Hear Appeal of Ex-Officer in Murder of George Floyd

An attorney for Derek Chauvin is planning to ask an appeals court Wednesday to throw out the former Minneapolis police officer's convictions in the murder of George Floyd.

Trump To Be Joined By Graham, McMaster At January Event In South Carolina

Former President Donald Trump will be joined by two high-profile South Carolina supporters — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Gov. Henry McMaster — at his first public 2024 presidential campaign event in the early voting state later this month.

On King's Holiday, Daughter Calls For Bold Action Over Words

The Rev. Bernice King, who leads The King Center in Atlanta, said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes.

House GOP Demands Visitor Logs In Biden Classified Docs Case

House Republicans are demanding the White House turn over all information related to searches that have uncovered classified documents at President Joe Biden’s home and former office.

Hundreds Attend MLK Day March and Wreath Laying Sunday

Charlotte's celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior began Sunday with a march and wreath laying.

AP: More Classified Documents Found At Biden's Home By Lawyers

Lawyers for President Joe Biden found more classified documents at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, than previously known, the White House acknowledged Saturday.

Trump Organization to be Sentenced for Tax Fraud, Faces Fine

The stiffest penalty Donald Trump’s company could receive when it is sentenced Friday by a New York judge for helping its executives dodge taxes is a $1.6 million fine — not even enough to buy a Trump Tower apartment.

Biden Political Future Clouded by Classified Document Probe

On Thursday, Biden's political outlook veered into more uncertain territory after Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the Democratic president's handling of classified documents.

Suspect Charged With Murder in Assassination of Japan's Abe

Japanese prosecutors formally charged the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder, sending him to stand trial, a court said Friday.

Governor Roy Cooper Bans TikTok & Other Apps On State Devices

Cybersecurity professionals have identified TikTok and WeChat as high-risk applications due to their lack of sufficient privacy controls and connections to countries that sponsor or support cyber-attacks against the United States.

Late Pentagon Chief Ash Carter to be Honored at Service

President Biden and past and present U.S. officials are honoring the late Ash Carter, who as defense secretary opened the way for women to fight in combat and for transgender personnel to serve, at a memorial service Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.

Garland Appoints Special Counsel To Investigate Biden Docs

Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of classified documents at President Joe Biden’s home in Delaware, and at an office in Washington.

Trump to Hold First Public 2024 Campaign Event in SC

Former President Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.

Royals Appear for 1st Time After Publication of Harry's Book

Members of the royal family appeared in public Thursday for the first time since the publication of Prince Harry’s explosive memoir.

Minimal Airline Delays, Cancellations a Day After US Outage

Delays and cancellations among flights across the United States were minimal on Thursday, a day after a system that offers safety information to pilots failed, grounding U.S. air traffic and leading to thousands of stranded travelers.

GOP Requests Intel 'Damage Assessment' Of Biden Documents

The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee has requested that U.S. intelligence conduct a “damage assessment” of documents found in office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute.

Prince Harry Accuses Camilla of 'Dangerous' Leaks to Media

Prince Harry has accused his stepmother, Camilla, the queen consort, of leaking private conversations to the media to burnish her own reputation.

North Carolina Republican Leaders Discuss 2023 Legislative Agenda

North Carolina's top Republicans are outlining their top priorities for the 2023 legislative session which begins next week. House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger discussed their agenda met with the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.