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TR Brooks

7:01am Jun 29, 2022

Economy Economy

The pain of rising mortgage rates when you're waiting for your home to be built

by Chris Arnold

Many Americans put down deposits of $20,000 or more with builders to put up new homes. But with mortgage rates rising, some can no longer afford the homes. And they could lose their deposits.
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10:14pm May 18, 2022

National National Politics & Government

Days after Buffalo mass shooting, the House approves a bill to fight domestic terror

by Deirdre Walsh

The bill creates offices at DOJ, DHS, and the FBI to track domestic terror threats. GOP lawmakers argue it could allow federal officials to ensnare parents, a charge DOJ rejects.
5:15pm Apr 18, 2022

National National Politics & Government

The House and Senate are far apart on their bills to address computer chip shortage

by The Associated Press

Both bodies have passed legislation on the matter, and the effort is one of their last opportunities before the November elections to show voters they are addressing strained supply chains.
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5:57pm Mar 31, 2022

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

House passes bill to cap insulin prices

by Barbara Sprunt

The chamber voted on a bill that caps the price of insulin at $35 a month but fate for the legislation in the Senate is unclear.
courtesy of Rafael Rivera

5:30am Mar 09, 2022

National National Health & Safety

Sick veterans demand medical coverage for illnesses caused by burn pits

by Quil Lawrence

President Biden is urging Congress to send a burn-pits bill to his desk.
Gerry Broome / AP

2:47pm Jan 20, 2022

National National Economy

Home prices rose faster than ever in 2021. The typical home gained $50,000 in value

by Chris Arnold

For first time homebuyers it was one of the hardest years ever to afford a house. But homeowners saw tremendous gains in housing wealth.
J. Scott Applewhite / AP

11:58am Sep 24, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

The House Passes Bill Meant To Counter Texas-Style Abortion Bans

by Barbara Sprunt

The vote is an attempt by Democrats to protect abortion rights as states set increasingly restrictive laws. But the bill faces dim prospects in the Senate.
3:08pm Aug 11, 2021

Race Race

Proposed NC Budget Still Lacks Money For Black History Monument

by David Ford

Several big differences remain between the House and Senate versions of North Carolina’s roughly $26 billion budget including teacher raises, tax cuts, and emergency powers.
J. Scott Applewhite / AP

6:24am Jul 28, 2021

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

Masks Will Return To The U.S. House And White House After The CDC Changes Guidance

by Jaclyn Diaz

Congress's attending physician announced vaccinated and unvaccinated House members will again have to mask up while in the U.S. Capitol or risk a fine.
Alex Wong / Getty Images

12:40pm May 13, 2021

National National Politics & Government

2 Years Later, Former White House Counsel Don McGahn Agrees To Testify

by Jaclyn Diaz

The former Trump White House counsel will speak only to committee members in private, under an agreement negotiated by his attorneys, the committee and the Justice Department.
1:34pm May 04, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

North Carolina House Ending COVID-19 Proxy Voting Practice

by Associated Press

North Carolina House members no longer have the option to cast floor votes remotely — a result of improving conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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3:33pm Feb 09, 2021

National National Politics & Government

Meet The House Managers Laying Out The Case To Impeach Donald Trump

by Brakkton Booker

The nine House Democrats are expected to rely on lawmakers' personal experiences during the riots to build the case against Trump. The team is led by Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland.