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Audio: Michael Whatley recorded at event calling for the end of FEMA

July 31, 2026

Michael Whatley’s comments come with many in western North Carolina complaining about the slow or insufficient rollout of federal relief after Helene hit the region in 2024.

Opinion: The grotesque indifference of Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s latest attack

August 6, 2026

Most North Carolinians are struggling right now. But Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate for Senate, is spending his time cyberstalking a trans teacher.

‘Recovery Czar’ Michael Whatley caught on audio wanting to end FEMA as Western NC is owed billions

July 30, 2026

When President Trump returned to office in January 2025, he made Whatley ‘recovery czar’ to coordinate Hurricane Helene recovery. To date, a fraction of the funding needed has made it to western NC.

Republican officials bar another North Carolina reporter from Michael Whatley event

July 21, 2026

Republican US Senate candidate Michael Whatley has a pattern of denying press entry. Here’s what to know.

Video: NC Democrats accuse Michael Whatley of downplaying cost of living crisis

April 14, 2026

The cost of groceries continues to soar, and gas prices have risen to over $4 per gallon in many parts of North Carolina due President Trump’s decision to go to war against Iran. At a rally in support of former Gov. Roy Cooper’s US Senate campaign, State Sen. Natalie Murdock said Republican nominee Michael Whatley…

Billy Ball Explains NC: The failure of NC’s ‘recovery czar,’ Michael Whatley

February 5, 2026

In the new Billy Ball Explains NC, here’s why Helene relief—or the lack thereof—could play a BIG part in this year’s Senate race between Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper.

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley clinch US Senate primaries in North Carolina

March 4, 2026

This fall’s US Senate race in North Carolina between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley could determine which party controls Congress’ upper chamber.

Michael Whatley launches bid for US Senate in North Carolina

July 28, 2025

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley will enter the race for US Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat. Here’s what to know about him.

Michael Whatley faces scrutiny over close ties to known sex offender

March 30, 2026

Michael Whatley, the NC Republican US Senate candidate, is facing renewed criticism over his relationship with Harvey West Jr., a GOP official who served six years in prison after being accused of raping three minors in 1999.

🗞 The latest on the NC hemp ban

August 7, 2026

Plus: A Senate candidate’s bizarre post. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, I have a new column on Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s bizarre social media post, as well as in-depth reporting on the secretive deal to push through a $10 billion Amazon data center in NC, but first: Of all the things we…