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.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein sat down for a conversation about education and national politics with the popular TikTok show, "Under the Desk News."
Top Trump advisor Stephen Miller raised eyebrows with this speech at the Charlie Kirk memorial this weekend. Senior Editor Billy Ball has questions.
Local leaders face significant challenges and argue Washington and Raleigh could do more to help them recover from the $60 billion storm.
Floodwaters, rats, and mold once threatened to derail a Haywood County family’s future—until Medicaid helped them find safe housing. Now advocates warn stories like theirs may disappear under Republicans’ “big beautiful bill.”
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.
This week, as we approach the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene–one of the worst natural disasters ever to hit western North Carolina–it’s important to take stock of how we’re doing. Where do we stand and what do we still need?
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
Hurricane Helene left at least 108 people dead, over 100,000 homes damaged or destroyed, and over $60 billion in total costs. A year later, communities across western NC are still picking up the pieces.
The legislature returns on Monday and could vote to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of a bill that would make it far easier to carry a concealed weapon in public.
