Rep. John Bell, R-Wayne, sits down with CJ Political Reporter Alex Baltzegar to discuss his bid to be speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, and Rep. Keith Kidwell, R-Beaufort, are also running to lead the chamber.
Senate approves Sunday night deal to reopen federal government
North Carolina’s US senators, Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, voted Sunday evening to approve a bipartisan plan to reopen the federal government, ending a historic shutdown that stretched nearly 40 days. Eight Democrats joined Republicans to reach the 60 needed votes to end the shutdown in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act,...