How Much Prison Time Could Trump Face?
The Espionage Act offense is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, though it's rare for first-time federal offenders to get close to the maximum.
FBI Curbs Controversial Surveillance Program
The Biden administration announced new measures to prevent further FBI abuses under a controversial surveillance program Tuesday, June 13th.
Former President Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty In Federal Court
Donald Trump entered a not guilty plea in federal court Tuesday afternoon after being indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents.
North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Tillis For Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights, Immigration Policies
Republicans delegates in North Carolina have voted to censure the state’s senior U.S. senator for backing LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and gun violence policies.
US Confirms China Has Had A Spy Base In Cuba Since At Least 2019
China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, part of a global effort by Beijing to upgrade its intelligence-gathering capabilities, according to a Biden administration official.
Trump Indictment Related To Mishandling Of Classified Documents Has Been Unsealed
Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate.
Trump Says He's Being Indicted For Mishandling Classified Documents
Donald Trump said Thursday he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions To Protect LGBTQI+ Communities
In celebration of Pride Month, the Biden-Harris Administration announces they are taking new actions to protect LGBTQI+ communities from attacks on their rights and safety.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Files Paperwork Launching 2024 Republican Presidential Bid
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has filed paperwork formally launching his campaign for the Republican nomination for president. Christie has cast himself as the only candidate willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump. He's set to hold a town hall in New Hampshire Tuesday evening kicking off his bid.
Neighbors Speak Out About Proposed Huntersville Lagoon Resort
Dozens of neighbors spoke out Monday night about a proposed crystal lagoon in Huntersville. A developer wants to transform nearly 270 acres off Sam Furr Road into a resort-style property.
Former Vice President Pence Files Paperwork Launching 2024 Presidential Bid In Challenge To Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence has filed paperwork declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a historic challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump. The nation’s 48th vice president will formally launch his bid for the Republican nomination with a video and kickoff event in Iowa on Wednesday, the date of his 64th birthday.
City Council Could Make Changes To New UDO Policy On Duplexes & Triplexes
This week changes go into effect allowing duplexes and triplexes in neighborhoods zoned as single-family only. It's part of Charlotte's new Unified Development Ordinance. But now, City Council could consider last minute changes.
Oath Keeper Who Stormed Capitol Gets More Than 8 Years In prison In Latest Jan. 6 Sentencing
An Army veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol in a military-style formation with fellow members of the Oath Keepers was sentenced Friday to more than eight years in prison, a day after the far-right extremist group's founder received an 18-year prison term in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack.
Judge Halts South Carolina's New Stricter Abortion Law Until State Supreme Court Review
A judge put South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions around six weeks of pregnancy on hold Friday until the state Supreme Court can review the measure, giving providers a temporary reprieve in a region that has enacted strict limits on the procedure.
White House Launches Plan To Address Gender-Based Violence
The Biden Administration is launching a first of its kind national action plan to end gender-based violence.
Oath Keepers Founder Stewart Rhodes Sentenced To 18 Years For Seditious Conspiracy In Jan. 6 Attack
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was sentenced Thursday after a landmark verdict convicting him of spearheading a weekslong plot to keep former President Donald Trump in power.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has entered the 2024 presidential race. DeSantis revealed his decision in a Federal Election Commission filing before a planned online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk.
S.C. Senate Votes To Renew Abortion Ban Around 6 Weeks Of Pregnancy
The South Carolina Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would ban most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy -- before most people know they are pregnant – and sent it to the governor who has promised to sign it.
Tim Scott Launches 2024 Presidential Bid Seeking Optimistic Contrast With Other Top Rivals
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has launched his presidential campaign. Scott offered an optimistic message he hopes can contrast the two figures who have used political combativeness to dominate the early GOP primary field: former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Scott is the Senate's only Black Republican.
Mother Of 8-Year-Old Girl Who Died In Border Patrol Custody Says Pleas For Hospital Care Were Denied
The mother of an 8-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody said Friday that agents repeatedly ignored pleas to hospitalize her medically fragile daughter as she felt pain in her bones, struggled to breathe and was unable to walk.
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