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2:17pm Dec 23, 2021

National National Politics & Government

The clear and present danger of Trump's enduring 'Big Lie'

by Melissa Block

Fueling the Jan. 6 insurrection was the "Big Lie" that Donald Trump won the election. One year later, many warn that lie has metastasized and now poses an even graver threat to American democracy.

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10:34am Nov 05, 2021

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

Hours after the White House issues its new vaccine mandate, GOP-led states sue

by Jaclyn Diaz

Dozens of Republican state officials are suing over the White House's COVID-19 vaccine mandate that they say is unconstitutional and threatens business.
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5:35pm Jan 30, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Despite Setting A New Tone, Biden Faces Tough Decision On Dealing With Congress

by Mara Liasson

The president is pledging "unity," but the word means different things to different people. For him, it appears to be about tone, not necessarily direction.

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5:01am Jan 19, 2021

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Poll: Most Americans Think Trump Will Be Remembered As A Subpar President

by Domenico Montanaro

By a 60%-to-27% margin, Americans said they thought Trump would go down as either one of the worst presidents in history or below average. President-elect Joe Biden is viewed more positively.
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4:11pm Dec 15, 2020

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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Named Co-chair of Bipartisan Group No Labels

by Brakkton Booker

Hogan, a Republican, will co-chair with former Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman. Together they will push centrist political ideas as new Congress is set to convene early next year.
3:47pm Oct 29, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Monitoring Voter Suppression Efforts In North Carolina

by David Ford

The number of voter intimidation incidents at the polls in Guilford County has died down considerably since the opening days of early voting. But more subtle voter suppression efforts continue like

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2:56pm Oct 23, 2020

National National Politics & Government

With Florida On The Line, Both Political Parties Work To Fire Up Voters

by Debbie Elliott

President Trump is headed to Florida where he remains popular — one poll shows him up more than 28 percentage points in the state's northwest region. But Democrats are hoping to sway some voters.
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5:33am Oct 09, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Retired General Backs Biden, Says A 2nd Trump Term Would Put Democracy 'At Risk'

by Rachel Martin

Gen. Chuck Boyd, a former POW, says he supports Joe Biden in part because of a report that President Trump called members of the military who died in war "suckers."

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9:56am Aug 21, 2020

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Republican Who Drew Lines Called Gerrymanders Faces Charges

by Associated Press
12:33pm Feb 25, 2020

Carolina Curious: What Makes North Carolina A Purple State?

by David Ford

This week on Carolina Curious, we take a look at what makes the Tar Heel state so purple. Listener Kennette Thomas asks:

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Courtesy of Stephanie Hofeller

1:51pm Jan 05, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Deceased GOP Strategist's Daughter Makes Files Public That Republicans Wanted Sealed

by Hansi Lo Wang

Republicans in North Carolina fought in court to stop computer files found on the redistricting expert's hard drives from going public. Now his daughter, Stephanie Hofeller, is sharing them online.
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8:55am Dec 19, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Tracing The Roots Of A Partisan Impeachment

by Domenico Montanaro

The inception of partisanship goes back decades — and, guess what, Republicans and Democrats can't agree on who started it.