Despite repeated warnings from health officials about the dangers of lifting social distancing restrictions, President Trump is now signaling that he may go against their advice and prioritize the economy.
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Trump Is Trying to End Health Care For Millions In the Middle of a Pandemic
“It’s outrageous that President Trump would reaffirm his commitment to the lawsuit that would rip coverage away from 20 million Americans during a briefing about an ongoing unprecedented health crisis.”
Officials Tried To Warn Trump A Pandemic Was Coming In January. He Didn’t Listen.
President Donald Trump received numerous reports and classified warnings from U.S. intelligence agencies in January and February about the immense danger of a coronavirus outbreak, while his administration failed to take action early on to slow the spread of the pandemic, reports by the Washington Post.
Coronavirus Wiped Out All the Stock Market Gains Under Trump
The president has frequently touted market gains as a reason for voters to reelect him in November.
Trump May Bail Out Oil Companies Affected By Coronavirus Outbreak
The White House has reportedly fielded several phone calls from allies in the energy industry who have not only expressed alarm about oil prices, but also cautioned against supporting a paid sick leave policy for workers.
Trump’s New Chief of Staff Is a Birther From North Carolina
Rep. Mark Meadows is the president’s fourth pick for the top White House position in 38 months.
Video: The actually very simple solution to ending gerrymandering in NC
Another year, another round of gerrymandering in NC. As Republicans rush to do President Trump’s bidding for a politically-motivated redistricting, our take on how to solve the gerrymandering problem permanently.
North Carolina wiping out $6.5 billion in medical debt, says Gov. Josh Stein
Gov. Josh Stein and other North Carolina leaders say the state has wiped out about $6.5 billion in medical debt as part of a first-of-its-kind program unveiled by the state’s Democrats in 2024.
Video: Hiking Devil’s Courthouse in NC and understanding the decline in autism rates
Let’s hike to Devil’s Courthouse and talk about the harm being caused by this administration to the autistic community.
WIC, a food program for moms and children, could run out of money amid federal shutdown
260,000 North Carolinians rely on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC. Without help, the program could soon be depleted.
In new carbon plan, Duke Energy gambles on coal
Duke Energy, North Carolina’s largest utility, cites the Trump administration’s rollback of air pollution regulations and increases in power demand as factors for betting on coal.
Video: North Carolina Sen. Phil Berger contemplates gerrymandering voting maps, again
Let’s unpack the reports that powerful North Carolina lawmaker Phil Berger would consider gerrymandering NC again to get President Trump’s endorsement.
‘Pawns in a political game’: Federal workers in western North Carolina frustrated by government shutdown
Many federal workers in western North Carolina are being furloughed or asked to work without pay, amid a government shutdown that has no end in sight.
Despite federal government shutdown, these national parks are mostly open in North Carolina
What to know about the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina as the federal government shutdown begins.
‘The highest male standard’: Here’s what Pete Hegseth had to say to American military leaders
“No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses. No more climate change worship, no more division, distraction or gender delusions. No more debris,” Pete Hegseth said during an address to American military leaders.
What would a federal government shutdown mean for North Carolina?
If Congress does not pass a new budget by Wednesday, the federal government will run out of money, and cease many operations. What does that have to do with Republican efforts to kick North Carolinians off their healthcare? We’ve got answers.
Video: The scary thing about Stephen Miller’s speech at Charlie Kirk’s memorial
Top Trump advisor Stephen Miller raised eyebrows with this speech at the Charlie Kirk memorial this weekend. Senior Editor Billy Ball has questions.
A year after Helene devastated their towns, western NC leaders discuss the road to recovery
Local leaders face significant challenges and argue Washington and Raleigh could do more to help them recover from the $60 billion storm.
Huge Medicaid cuts loom after NC Republican leaders fail to reach funding deal
Lawmakers are not set to return until three weeks after the state is scheduled to enact cuts that could cause some of the most vulnerable residents to lose their life-saving care.
Good News Friday: ‘Good Morning America’ spotlights North Carolina’s hurricane recovery efforts in Asheville
In this week’s Good News Friday, we take a look at Good Morning America’s visit to Biltmore to talk Helene recovery in Asheville, plus more good news from around North Carolina.
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge to bloom again with FEMA funding
Hurricane Helene wiped out the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge in September 2024. Now, it’s set to be rebuilt.
Video: Sen. Thom Tillis calls for de-escalation of violent rhetoric after Charlie Kirk shooting
This week, US Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina had some strong words to say about political violence in America after Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle forms in Atlantic. Will it hit North Carolina?
Here’s the latest on Tropical Storm Gabrielle and whether it will have any potential impact on North Carolina.
North Carolina Army veteran who burned American flag near White House pleads not guilty to federal charges
Jay Carey of Arden, North Carolina, was arrested on Aug. 25 after he set fire to a flag in Lafayette Park. Earlier that day, Trump signed an executive order requiring the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute people for burning the American flag.
Video: ICE tried to turn North Carolina nursing student’s self-deportation into forced removal
A North Carolina nursing student says ICE tried to renege on a court-ordered plan for her self-deportation. Here’s what to know.
Opinion: Medicaid cuts will hurt North Carolina families like ours
As Medicaid cuts loom thanks to President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” families across the country, including here in North Carolina, have to contend with the potential loss of benefits.
Video: Political violence in the United States after Charlie Kirk’s murder
Following this week’s murder of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, Senior Editor Billy Ball gives his take on political violence in the United States.
North Carolina politicians decry political violence in wake of Charlie Kirk’s death
Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died on Sept. 10 after being shot during an event on a Utah college campus. His death has been met with an outpouring of support from people across North Carolina.
HGTV named this spot as the best garden in North Carolina. Here’s why.
HGTV recently published a list of the top gardens in every state. Here’s what they picked as best garden in North Carolina.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that drew renewed attention to the threat of political violence across the United States.