Politics & GovernmentCA’s high-speed rail project about to lose federal money again. Does it matter?“It is time for this boondoggle to die,” said President Donald Trump’s transportation secretary.Updated February 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Alert for blood monitor sold by Walmart, Publix, others after injuries and deathUpdated February 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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NC’s Thom Tillis calls for Kristi Noem’s removal — and not just over MinneapolisUpdated January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
CongressShutdown ends as California lawmakers split along party linesUpdated February 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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ImmigrationPartial shutdown begins as Senate passes budget but House delaysUpdated January 30, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Politics & GovernmentTrump’s favorability has fallen in North Carolina, a new poll showsFebruary 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentNC’s Thom Tillis calls for Kristi Noem’s removal — and not just over MinneapolisUpdated January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
CongressOust Kristi Noem, say Padilla and Schiff. But that’s going to be tough to doUpdated January 28, 2026 at 5:25 PM
CongressKiley, California Republicans reject limiting Trump ability to strike VenezuelaUpdated January 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Health CareFentanyl testing law named for California teen gets bipartisan Senate supportJanuary 21, 2026 at 3:35 PM
MidtermsCalifornia Republican Party asks Supreme Court to halt new congressional mapUpdated January 21, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Politics & GovernmentNewsom tells world leaders their response to Trump is ‘pathetic’Updated January 20, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Politics & GovernmentTrump accepts Nobel Peace Prize. Organization denies any honor to the president.Updated January 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM
MidtermsRep. David Valadao voted to keep health insurance credits but cut Medicaid. Why?January 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Politics & GovernmentKiley, looking for a place to seek re-election, won’t challenge Rep. ThompsonUpdated January 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Latin AmericaShould Congress limit Trump’s ability to launch a military strike? Rep. Kiley’s not sureUpdated January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Politics & GovernmentSen. Thom Tillis finds a way to honor Jan. 6 officers without the HouseUpdated January 12, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Economy‘Risks and uncertainty’ remain high in new Newsom economic forecastUpdated January 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Politics & GovernmentNew job, similar title: NC’s Mark Walker navigates around Senate approvalJanuary 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Politics & GovernmentFeds threaten to withhold NC highway funding over immigrant driver’s licensesUpdated January 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Latin America5 Republicans join as Senate Dems move to curb Trump military actions in VenezuelaJanuary 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Politics & GovernmentTillis lashes out at Stephen Miller over Greenland claim, calling it ‘stupid’Updated January 7, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Politics & GovernmentSen. Thom Tillis pushes to hang plaque in Capitol honoring Jan. 6 law enforcementJanuary 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
CongressRep. Doug LaMalfa, conservative Northern California congressman, dies at 65Updated January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Politics & GovernmentNC’s Sen. Ted Budd wants answers on Venezuela plan, even as he supports attackUpdated January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Politics & GovernmentNorth Carolina’s Senate candidates react to capture of Venezuelan leaderUpdated January 6, 2026 at 8:40 AM