If Trump gets rid of FEMA, where would money come from to clean up Kentucky floods?
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has been a fierce defender of the beleaguered agency that the president wants to ...
Lawmakers uncertain on how job cuts could impact Helene recovery efforts in Western NC
Two agencies that may be affected by the Trump administration’s job cuts are involved in providing disaster relief aid.
Former US Rep. Madison Cawthorn broke campaign finance law, FEC says. How much he owes
Madison Cawthorn, who represented North Carolina in Congress for one term, could face further legal penalties if he doesn’t ...
Congress considers tax relief for wildfire victims. Here’s what the proposals would do
Much of the proposed tax breaks involve taking steps to prevent damage from future fires, floods and other catastrophic ...
Voters jam lawmakers’ phone lines, inboxes over Musk. Here are answers they’re getting
North Carolinians say they have struggled to reach their lawmakers to voice their concerns about Elon Musk and his access through DOGE. When they do get in touch, here’s what they’ve been told.
NC native Linda McMahon moves closer to leading Department of Education
A Senate committee approved of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education. She ...
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NC’s Sen. Thom Tillis: Putin is ‘the greatest threat to democracy in my lifetime’
Sen. Thom Tillis took to the Senate floor Thursday afternoon and denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin while alluding to comments by President Donald Trump that Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...
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North Carolina native Dan Driscoll approved by Senate to lead U.S. Army
Dan Driscoll testifies before the Senate Committee on Armed Services in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 30, 2025. (video screen shot) U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee Senators confirmed North ...