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The billionaires surrounding Donald Trump at his inauguration suggest who will most benefit from his second term

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to immediately end inflation and to make gas, food, and healthcare more affordable for the middle class, but the image of Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk standing front and center during the inauguration suggested the middle class might not be on his priority list.

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Harris wants to give workers more rights and expand opportunities for non-college educated workers. Trump’s plans could cost jobs.

Harris has vowed to strengthen workers’ rights, expand financial support for the working class, boost opportunities for non-college graduates, and raise the minimum wage. Trump, meanwhile, has promised to implement tariffs on imports and repeal federal investments in clean energy, both of which would likely lead to job losses.

Harris has vowed to strengthen workers’ rights, expand financial support for the working class, boost opportunities for non-college graduates, and raise the minimum wage. Trump, meanwhile, has promised to implement tariffs on imports and repeal federal investments in clean energy, both of which would likely lead to job losses. (Graphic by Francesca Daly)
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Economic warning signs pile up as Trump plans Rocky Mount speech on Friday

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Trump’s recent “affordability is a hoax” campaign may not play as well in an area where food prices are soaring and healthcare benefits are set to expire.
Shutdown deal a blow to NC hemp industry

Opinion: The shutdown deal is devastating to NC hemp industry

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The deal to end the government shutdown includes a ban on many hemp products. It would hit hard in the NC hemp industry. 
SNAP recipients to get partial distribution in November, NC officials confirm

SNAP recipients to receive partial benefits in November, NC officials confirm

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After prolonged threats to withhold November SNAP payments during the government shutdown, the Trump administration told NC officials that it would follow court orders to release partial funds.
Inside a grocery store

The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds

President Trump’s tariffs and federal cuts to food banks and SNAP benefits threaten to increase food insecurity in a state where more than 1.6 million people, including 1 in 5 children, do not get enough to eat.  NEW YORK (AP) — The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost […]
Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill"

How Trump’s ‘One, Big Beautiful Bill’ will impact jobs, investment in rural NC

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In the mountains of western NC, local renewable energy company Sugar Hollow Solar is already working through contingency plans to avoid laying off staff. 
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You’re paying taxes today—but are billionaires and big corporations dodging theirs?

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Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.