North Carolina Rep. David Rouzer, R-07, introduced a bill last week in the US House to eliminate the Department of Education, a move that Republican leaders have floated for years amid ongoing criticism of the federal government's influence in the public school systems.
At 12:01 on Monday, January 20, Donald J. Trump became the 47th President of the United States, declaring the "Golden age of America begins right now."
Weather conditions predicted for Monday in Washington, DC, have forced the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Here is the schedule for the historic day.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on Sunday evening at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter was the longest-living president in American history.
North Carolina is one of three neutral sites proposed to host a debate between Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom this fall. DeSantis agreed Wednesday to take part in the debate.
In recent months, the Democrat-controlled North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) has been at odds with conservatives on a number of fronts, causing Republicans to accuse the board of partisanship.
Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, a Democrat; and former Judge Bob Orr, a one-time Republican whose recent political efforts have been largely in opposition to his former party, are leading an initiative to increase trust in North Carolina's elections infrastructure. The initiative is sponsored by the Carter Center, former Democratic President Jimmy Carter's 501(c)3, which focuses on promoting peace and democracy across the world.
Whether it is filling up at the pump, paying more for goods and services, or not finding your favorite item on the grocery store shelves, there is no denying that inflation and supply chain issues have affected everyone in one way or another. Mike Walden, professor emeritus in economics at North Carolina State University, said...
This story was updated at 3pm on December 31, 2021. As we close the books on 2021, the year leaves stories for the future: an awakening from the pandemic, renewed attention to public school classrooms, and indications that the 2022 elections could bring a Republican wave. While we look toward the future, we acknowledge some...
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Arizona’s bans against ballot harvesting and out-of-precinct Election Day voting. The 6-3 ruling from the nation’s highest court could have an impact on N.C. election rules moving forward. State lawmakers are considering potential election law changes in the wake of the 2020 election, which featured multiple election changes tied...
Through one of Donald Trump’s final acts as president, former N.C. Republican Party chairman Robin Hayes became one of the most prominent North Carolinians to receive a presidential pardon. The White House announced more than 140 pardons and commutations Wednesday, Jan. 20, hours before the inauguration. Hayes was one of several Republican political figures to...
