Politics

Biden Announces 2024 Reelection Bid: 'Let’s Finish This Job'

President Joe Biden has formally announced he's running for reelection in 2024. Biden made the announcement Tuesday.

Jury Seated To Hear Case About Fox News' False Election Claims

A jury was seated Tuesday to hear a voting machine company's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News in a trial that will test First Amendment protections and expose the network's role in spreading the lie of a stolen 2020 presidential election.

Tricia Cotham Switches Parties: Should Elected Leaders Be Allowed To Do That?

Long story short, she was elected as a Democrat but now she identifies as a Republican. That choice gives the GOP a veto-proof majority.

Is The Impending Trump Trial Worth It?

Former President Donald Trump’s 34 criminal charges relate to $130,000 of alleged hush money paid to Stormy Daniels, but the case is estimated to cost New York City $200M.

Ex-head Of Michigan Marijuana Board Admits He Took Bribes

The former head of a Michigan medical marijuana licensing board has agreed to plead guilty to accepting $110,000 in bribes when he led the panel over a two-year period, authorities said Thursday.

Party Switch Gives GOP Veto-Proof Control In North Carolina

A Democrat in the North Carolina state House switched to the Republican Party on Wednesday, giving the GOP veto-proof control in both chambers of the legislature and handing Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper a setback in trying to block hardline conservative policies in his final two years in office.

MTG Compares Trump's Arrest To Mandela & Jesus

Marjorie Taylor Greene said, "Trump is joining some of the most incredible people in history being arrested today. Nelson Mandela was arrested, served time in prison. Jesus — Jesus was arrested and murdered by the Roman government."

Former President Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty To 34 Felony Counts Of Falsifying Business Records

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, according to several news reports.

Fetterman Talks Candidly About His Depression; Will Voters Pick Him Again?

Senator John Fetterman told CBS Sunday Morning he checked himself into the Walter Reed Hospital in February where he stayed for about six weeks for depression treatment.

A New York Grand Jury Has Voted To Indict Former President Donald Trump

UNC Charlotte Political Science professor weighs in on Donald Trump's Indictment, says voters pay attention when politicians are indicted.

Iredell Co Considering Letting County Workers To Carry Guns Image

Permit To Buy Handgun No Longer Required In North Carolina

North Carolina residents can now buy a handgun without getting a permit from a local sheriff, after the Republican-controlled legislature on Wednesday overrode the Democratic governor’s veto — a first since 2018.

Former North Carolina Senator, Tax Secretary David Hoyle Dies At 84

Former North Carolina state Sen. David Hoyle, a powerful force on taxes, economic development and education within state government when Democrats last controlled the General Assembly, died on Wednesday at age 84, his son said.

Gun Bills Making Their Way Through Nc Legislature

N.C. Senate Votes To Override Gun Bill Veto, Sends To House

North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Senate has voted to override the Democratic governor’s first veto of the session on legislation to loosen gun restrictions.

President Biden Will Kick Off 'Investing In America' Tour In Durham

On Tuesday, March 28th, President Biden will travel to Durham, North Carolina to kick off his Administration’s Investing in America tour.

Appeals Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate For US Gov't Workers

A federal appeals court has blocked President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19.

NC Auditor Pleads Guilty To Hit-and-Run

North Carolina’s elected auditor has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for leaving the scene of a December crash in which she drove her state-owned vehicle into a parked car.