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‘Something’s got to give’: Rubio takes on dual roles as Trump’s Ukraine talks stall
Secretary Rubio’s new role as national security adviser may be unsustainable, according to foreign policy experts.
His first nomination fell apart. Now NC’s Tony Tata is moving toward confirmation
Former NC Transportation Secretary Tony Tata testified before a Senate committee Tuesday about why he deserves a top Pentagon ...
The Fed held the line on interest rates. What does that mean for Californians?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses the Economic Club of Chicago at a luncheon at the Hilton last month in Chicago.
Trump wants tax deduction for interest on loans to buy US-made cars. Can it happen?
If you buy a car that was made in this country, President Donald Trump wants you to be able to deduct the interest. The White ...
Trump calls Tillis’ opposition to Washington’s top prosecutor ‘disappointing’
President Donald Trump responds from the Oval Office on Wednesday to Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to support Ed Martin as U ...
How Trump’s funding cuts to NPR and PBS threaten North Carolina stations
President Donald Trump signed in the middle of the night an executive order to cut federal funding to NPR and PBS through the ...
California Democrats, Republicans clash over who’s harsher on sex offenders
Republicans say Rep. Adam Gray is “spineless.” Democrats say GOP lawmakers oppose tougher penalties for sex offenders.
House votes to overturn California’s tough electric vehicle mandates
Roseville, wants to stop Gavin Newsom “from dictating what tens of millions of Californians and other Americans are allowed ...
Rev. William Barber arrested while praying at US Capitol. Here’s what we know.
Barber was charged by Capitol Police with “crowding, obstructing, and incommoding,” a violation of a District of Columbia ...
Conversations on Medicaid cuts to intensify in Congress. What’s that mean for NC?
With a key House committee set to meet, conversations surrounding potential Medicaid cuts will pick up. Rep. Richard Hudson ...
Why did Elon Musk spend nearly $1 million to help elect David Valadao?
Elon Musk’s America Political Action Committee spent nearly $1 million trying to get Rep. David Valadao re-elected last year.
Thom Tillis’ opposition ends Ed Martin’s nomination. Trump to pick new nominee
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he would appoint someone new to lead Washington’s prosecutorial team after Sen. Thom Tillis announced his opposition to Trump’s nominee.