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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.
4:18pm Jan 13, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

NC Legislature Opens Session Subdued Amid Virus, DC Unrest

by Associated Press
5:04pm Nov 04, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

The Implications Of More Divided Government In North Carolina

by David Ford

Republican candidates Senator Thom Tillis and President Donald Trump were rewarded by a majority of voters on Tuesday. That dominance extended down-ballot as well, ensuring that North Carolina will

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4:44pm Sep 01, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety

Payments To Parents In NC Republicans' Virus Relief Package

by Associated Press

The North Carolina legislature will reconvene briefly starting Wednesday to propose spending leftover federal COVID-19 relief funds to reach the pockets of parents, the unemployed and poll workers.
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9:07pm Nov 13, 2019

World News World News National Politics & Government

Trump Sweet, Congress Sour On Turkey

by David Welna

President Trump welcomed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Oval Office just weeks after Turkish forces stormed into Syria. But in Congress, there's a bipartisan push to punish Turkey.
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11:53am Sep 24, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Impeachment Has Never Been Very Popular, But That Hasn't Stopped Congress Before

by Ron Elving

The truth is, impeachment has almost never been popular. It tends to pump up the partisans in either party but has far less allure for independents or those less politically inclined.
Alex Brandon / AP

7:14pm Jun 27, 2019

National National Politics & Government

House Passes Senate Version Of New Funding To Ease Border Crisis

by Vanessa Romo

The $4.6 billion bill passed in a 305-102 vote after the Republican-led Senate refused to adopt sections of the House version. The House would have added requirements for care of migrants.
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5:04pm May 22, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Mnuchin Says He Has 'Not Yet' Reviewed Memo Mandating IRS Turn Over Trump Tax Returns

by Brian Naylor

The Treasury secretary has refused to comply with a House subpoena from a committee chairman requesting that the agency turn over Trump's tax returns.
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7:43am May 08, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

As Hurricane Relief Stalls In D.C., Trump To Rally Base In Florida Panhandle

by Domenico Montanaro

The president is holding a rally in Florida on Wednesday, as the 2020 campaign accelerates. Officials in the region are not happy that funding to help rebuild after Hurricane Michael has been held up.
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5:10pm Feb 28, 2019

National National Politics & Government

House Passes Second Gun Background Check Bill In As Many Days

The measure seeks to close the so-called "Charleston loophole" that allowed an avowed white supremacist to buy a gun he used to kill 9 people at Mother Emanuel AME in Charleston. S.C., in 2015.
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11:20am Jan 26, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

7 Takeaways From The Longest Shutdown In U.S. History

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump was outmaneuvered by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and did damage with key constituencies. Meanwhile, Americans may be more aware of what government does.