Politics
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NC nursing student’s life upended after being detained by ICE
Allison Bustillo Chinchilla came to America as a child from Honduras and grew up to be a certified nursing assistant. Under President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy, she’s spent the past five months in ICE detention.
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North Carolina lawmakers approve temporary spending measure as budget impasse lingers
North Carolina is one of a few states that have not yet enacted a budget this fiscal year.
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NC lawmakers override Josh Stein’s vetoes on climate change, gun laws
With some Democratic support, legislators defied Gov. Josh Stein, weakened state climate change laws and made it legal for private school teachers to take guns to school.
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Republicans seek to override Josh Stein’s vetoes on gun bill and other contentious legislation
Since Democrats broke the supermajority in the NC House, these overrides are no sure thing. But some of the bills got bipartisan support.
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Michael Whatley launches bid for US Senate in North Carolina
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley will enter the race for US Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat. Here’s what to know about him.
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Roy Cooper officially enters US Senate race
Cooper officially announced his candidacy for North Carolina’s US Senate seat in 2026. He hasn’t lost an election since entering politics in 1986.
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Trump administration says it will release billions in frozen federal grants for schools
President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld $6 billion in funding for schools as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.
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Trump releases all $165M in frozen education funds, says NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson
NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson says the Trump administration has reversed course on the $165 million it was withholding from North Carolina’s public schools.
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Opinion: The broken ‘American Dream’ shines a light on a new path to Mexico
Surviving in America means enduring a chaotic world filled with soaring housing and health care costs, a tanking educational system, devastating gun violence, and surging racism. From writers to athletes, a shared desire to honor family history and reclaim agency is guiding this dual-citizenship movement.
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Report: Roy Cooper is going to run for the US Senate
Popular former NC Gov. Roy Cooper is widely expected to announce his campaign for the US Senate, a new report says. Here’s what that means.
