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Trump defends US strikes on Iran as intel assessments stir debate
President Trump said U.S. strikes delivered a crushing blow to Iran’s nuclear program despite a preliminary American intelligence assessment suggesting that the assault inflicted only a marginal setback.
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Iran launches missiles at US military base in Qatar in retaliation for American bombing
Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region.
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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes concealed carry and immigration bills
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed his first bills on Friday, blocking for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit and make state agencies and local sheriffs more active in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.
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NPR stations targeted by Trump provided lifelines to NC listeners during disasters
The Trump administration wants to slash public funding for NPR and PBS, accusing them of bias in their reporting. One of the radio stations that could be hurt by these cuts, Blue Ridge Public Radio, provided urgent information to western North Carolina residents when the power went out during Hurricane Helene.
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Trump ends program that helped North Carolina communities avoid catastrophic flooding
Mount Pleasant, N.C. was about to receive $4 million to improve its stormwater drainage system from a FEMA program that helps communities protect against natural disasters and climate change. Then the Trump administration eliminated the program, upending a resiliency plan years in the making.
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North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe hoping for a long-awaited federal recognition
North Carolina’s Lumbee have been waiting for generations for the federal government to fully recognize them, bringing with it financial benefits and rights. They’re hoping support from President Trump will help them get it.
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Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
“What’s going to happen is VA’s not going to perform as well for veterans, and veterans are going to get harmed,” said Michael Missal, who was the VA’s inspector general for nine years until he was fired last month by Donald Trump.
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VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
The Veteran Affairs cuts would affect everything from cancer care to the ability to assess toxic exposure.
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North Carolina legislature fleshing out details of $500 million in Helene relief
The package remains less than half of the $1.07 billion that new Democratic Gov. Josh Stein sought in new recovery spending earlier this month from legislators.
