NATIONAL POLITICS

A push by Congressional Republicans to slash federal funding for Medicaid could have “dire consequences” for the more than 1.2 million rural North Carolinians who depend on the program.

Gaetz’ quick withdrawal suggests that he realized he likely wouldn’t win the votes necessary to be confirmed by the Senate following Trump’s inauguration.

Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will serve as his chief of staff, is expected to nominate Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, and chose Kristi Noem to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

An old meme about Superman advocating for diversity in America is making the rounds on the internet, just in time for an election that, once again, centers on Donald Trump’s vision of a white, Christian, anti-immigrant America.  

Here’s how you can keep up to date with election results in key states on November 5.

Here’s who RFK’s “health and wellness” political campaign is trying to reach, and why.

Speaking before an exuberant crowd of 8,000 people at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, Harris highlighted the contrasts she’s been drawing since the start of her campaign, comparing her promises of working across the aisle with Trump’s threat to imprison his political enemies.

Moms know that child care is a life-shaping issue for their own families. Many are at risk of being forced onto public assistance if they can’t find the affordable care that makes it possible for them to stay in the workforce. But too many moms don’t know which candidates support the solutions they need. 

During a weekend appearance in Pennsylvania, 78-year-old Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spent 12 minutes rambling about golfer Arnold Palmer — including a bizarre aside about the size of Palmer’s genitalia. 

Davis says he’s focused on improving the lives of local farmers and protecting veterans benefits, all while embracing “eastern North Carolina values.”