House Expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's Just The Sixth Expulsion In The Chamber's History
The House has voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos; expulsion requires support from two-third of the House.
AP: North Carolina Trial Judges Block Election Board Changes Made By Republican Legislature
North Carolina trial judges on Thursday blocked portions of a new law that would transfer Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s authority to pick election board members to the Republican-dominated General Assembly.
North Carolina Man Arrested For Assaulting Law Enforcement And Other Charges During January. 6 Capitol Breach
A North Carolina man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement during the breach on the capitol on January 6th, 2021.
Tensions Simmer As Newcomers And Immigrants With Deeper US Roots Strive For Work Permits
Across the country, mayors, governors and others have been forceful advocates for newly arrived migrants seeking shelter and work permits.
Nicaragua's Miss Universe Title Win Exposes Deep Political Divide In The Central American Country
Nicaragua's increasingly isolated and repressive government thought it had scored a rare public relations victory last week when Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe competition.
Biden's Plan Would Raise Salaries For Head Start Teachers But Could Leave Fewer Spots For Kids
A new plan from the Biden administration could significantly increase salaries for thousands of low-paid early childhood teachers caring for the country's poorest children but might force some centers to reduce their enrollment.
Rosalynn Carter, Outspoken Former First Lady, Dead At 96
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96.
Gov. Cooper Calls On Congress To Fund Additional Security For Houses Of Worships Facing Threats
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper and governors from 10 states sent a letter urging Congress to quickly enact an increase in the supplemental appropriation for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Abruptly Ends 2024 Presidential Bid, Shocking Even His Campaign Staff
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott abruptly announced late Sunday that he was dropping out of the 2024 race.
Trump Joins Media Outlets In Pushing For His Federal Election Interference Case To Be Televised
Donald Trump is pushing for his federal election interference trial in Washington to be televised, joining media outlets that say the American public should be able to watch the historic case unfold.
Local Election Workers Have Been Under Siege Since 2020. Now They Face Fentanyl-Laced Letters
While workers were counting ballots for primary elections in August, the elections office in King County, Washington, received a suspicious envelope that turned out to contain trace amounts of fentanyl.
AP: Bo Hines, Who Lost A Close 2022 Election In North Carolina, Announces Another Congress Run
A North Carolina congressional candidate who narrowly lost in the state's only U.S. House swing district in 2022 is running in 2024 for a seat in another part of the state.
Voters Approve $2.5 Billion Bond Package For CMS
WCCB's Marvin Beach discusses CMS $2.5 Billion bond package approval.
Tariq Bokhari Wins Charlotte City Council District 6 Race
WCCB's Emma Mondo chats with City Council District 6 Winner Tariq Bokhari.
Tim Moore Announces Congressional Run In NC-14
North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore officially announced his candidacy for Congress in the 14th Congressional district.
Right Turn On Red? With Pedestrian Deaths Rising, US Cities Are Considering Bans
A dramatic rise in accidents killing or injuring pedestrians and bicyclists has led to a myriad of policy and infrastructure changes, but moves to ban right on red have drawn some of the most intense sentiments on both sides.
CATS To Provide Free Fare On All Services For Election Day
The Charlotte Area Transit System announced Saturday that all of its services will provide free fare service on Tuesday, November 7th for Election Day.
North Carolina's Voter ID Mandate Taking Effect This Fall Is Likely Dress Rehearsal For 2024
North Carolina's voter photo identification law, enacted nearly five years ago by the Republican-controlled legislature but blocked by litigation, is just now getting implemented with local elections that wrap up next week.
Trump Isn't Accustomed To Restrictions. That's Beginning To Test The Legal System
Donald Trump isn’t used to constraints.
Republican Mike Johnson Has Secured Enough Votes To Become House Speaker As Ballot Draws To A Close
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker.
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