In Senate and in call with Trump, NC’s Ted Budd pushes to go ahead with hemp ban

“Senator Budd had a friendly call with President Trump discussing legislative efforts regarding THC,” Budd’s spokesperson said.

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Rep. Edwards ends reelection bid leaving Western NC GOP looking for a replacement

The General Election is less than three months away. Here’s the task facing Republicans in Western North Carolina.

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NC’s Edwards ends campaign but faces potential censure. How would that work?

Rep. Chuck Edwards faces an ethics committee’s recommendation of censure. What does that process look like?

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NC GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards ends reelection campaign after sexual harassment report

Edwards is at the center of an ethics report that found he created a hostile work environment and sexually harassed young staffers.

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NC Republican Sen. Ted Budd calls on Rep. Chuck Edwards to drop campaign

The Republican senator from North Carolina is urging Rep. Chuck Edwards to drop his campaign after an ethics committee report found evidence he had sexually harassed young employees.

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NC Republican Sen. Ted Budd calls on Rep. Chuck Edwards to drop campaign

A fellow GOP lawmaker urged Rep. Chuck Edwards to drop his campaign after an ethics committee report found evidence Edwards had sexually harassed young employees.

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NC’s Sen. Thom Tillis casts his vote on Todd Blanche for attorney general

Sen. Thom Tillis votes on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after weeks of negotiations between the Senate and the White House.

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House Committee recommends censure for Rep. Edwards of NC for sexual harassment

The House Committee on Ethics recommended a censure against the NC representative for sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.

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NC Sen. Thom Tillis satisfied with 1776 fund agreement; plans to confirm Blanche

The newfound accord followed a weekend of President Trump sparring online with Tillis about the Todd Blanche confirmation vote.

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Supreme Court ruling reshapes party campaign spending. How will it affect NC?

The US Supreme Court said limiting coordinated expenditures between political groups and candidates violated the First Amendment.

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Trump believes he doesn’t need Tillis, Cornyn for Blanche to be AG. Does he?

President Trump announced that he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general until Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn retire.

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Two NC congressional districts moved from leans Republican to toss-ups

Reps. Don Davis and Chuck Edwards now find themselves battling for re-election in districts deemed toss-ups by election watchers.

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How NC Sen. Tillis helped stall Blanche confirmation vote because of ‘1776 fund’

Tillis and Cornyn delay committee vote to confirm Todd Blanche until the Trump administration puts in writing that controversial fund is dead.

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As NC billionaire seeks a Trump pardon, a victim says effects of fraud linger

This victim of Greg Lindberg’s scheme finally has her money back, but she says the fraud has changed her life.

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Yes, NC’s Republicans voted to change Fort Bragg back to Fort Liberty

North Carolina’s Republicans in the U.S. House voted to return Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty when passing a 1,600-page bill.

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Press access blocked at some NC Senate race events. How does it impact the public?

Michael Whatley blocked three reporters in 10 days from attending his campaign events. How does that impact the public? And what about Roy Cooper’s events?

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NC’s Chuck Edwards hires lawyer amid ethics probe into sexual harassment

The latest reports show Rep. Chuck Edwards hired a lawyer to represent him, as he faces an ethics probe into whether he sexually harassed young employees.

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Why NC’s Tillis says Democrats should ‘look in the mirror’ as they criticize Trump

Here’s what Sen. Thom Tillis said at Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing.

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Whatley’s COVID-era comments on prisons raise more questions in race vs. Cooper

What did Whatley and Cooper really ask for as COVID hit prisons? Both candidates are now addressing the subject in their Senate race.

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Sexual assault claim leads NC’s Cooper to join Democrats’ call for Platner withdrawal

Democrats, including former Gov. Roy Cooper, are calling on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race after a woman accused Platner of sexual assault.

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Is Fort Bragg getting another name change? It’s possible.

A bill before the U.S. House proposes changing Fort Bragg back to Fort Liberty. But Republicans would need to go along for it to pass.

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NC road may be named after ex-lawmaker who made history in Congress for 22 days

State lawmakers propose renaming a portion of N.C. 16 after former U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, who represented portions of the North Carolina foothills for 20 years.

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Tillis warns of midterm impact of 'unforced errors,’ shifting some blame to Trump

Exclusive: Sen. Thom Tillis warned that errors by the Trump administration are affecting election messaging, and placed some of the blame on the president.

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NC lawmakers react to Trump’s SAVE AMERICA ultimatum that left the Senate in chaos

The Senate left early for a two-week break after President Donald Trump held hostage a bill Republicans saw as a key victory in order to get the Senate to pass a voter ID bill.

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NC’s Sen. Budd to block Trump’s funding requests until Helene relief is included

Sen. Ted Budd announced Thursday evening he won’t support future funding supplementals unless Helene relief is included.

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Sen. Warren implies NC’s Tillis is chicken, makes bok bok sounds at him during hearing

Sen. Thom Tillis asked for one expert who could offer a successful example of a credit card rate cap. Sen. Elizabeth Warren tried to answer.

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Analysts update prediction on NC’s Senate race. Which way does the state lean?

A Democrat hasn’t won a Senate race in North Carolina since 2008, but analysts say a Democratic win could be in the cards.

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A question from Tillis reveals more division between the NC senator and Trump

Sen. Thom Tillis tells Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent he shares his emotion toward President Donald Trump’s Intelligence appointee.

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Canes fans confused by AI player photo posted by NC Senate candidate Michael Whatley

Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley posted on social media an AI-generated image of a Carolina Hurricanes player to cheer on the team in the Stanley Cup Final.

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NC Senate candidate Michael Whatley campaigns on tax cut for service workers

Whatley met with young service workers in Zebulon to address No Tax on Tips policies from the Trump administration.

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