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Tillis’ vote sets up late-night tie-breaker to confirm Hegseth

Late Friday evening, North Carolina's Sen. Thom Tillis was the key vote leading to confirmation of Pete Hegseth, 44, as the new US Secretary of Defense. Tillis' "aye" tied the vote, giving newly inaugurated Vice President JD Vance the chance to cast an 11th-hour tie-breaking vote in favor of confirming Hegseth.

Harris appointed to US House Ag Committee

Freshman Congressman Harris appointed to sit on the House Agriculture Committee.

US House passes Laken Riley Act, sent to Trump’s desk

Congress gave final approval to the Laken Riley Act which now heads to newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump’s desk. It would be the first piece of legislation he signs into law during his second term as president. Here is how North Carolina's congressional delegation voted.

Tillis, Budd introduce ‘Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act’

Tillis, Budd introduce immigration legislation as Trump closes the southern border.