#Trump on #shutdown, "The Democrats are getting killed, and we're going to have a list on Friday, closing up some of the most egregious programs, and we're closing them up. We’re not closing up Republican programs, because we think they work... And they’re never going to open again."

@ncgovernor.bsky.social #JoshStein & NC DHHS Sec'y Dev Sangvai announced the amount of medical debt relieved to date through the state’s Medical Debt Relief Program is $6.5 Billion. This marks benefits 2.5 million people across the state by giving them a clean slate from burdensome medical debt.

RFK Jr now linking circumcision with autism - "there's two studies that show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism" - likely because they were given Tylenol

Today President Trump signed documents recognizing a day to honor Christopher Columbus.

#DurhamNC elections for #Mayor happening now, @progressivenews.de has endorsed the current Mayor of Bull City #LeonardoWilliams for his positive impact on the growth and improvements in #Durham, but whoever you like please go #vote before the polls close. #NCDems

#GoRaleighNC bus 2503 involved in an accident on Purse Dr about noon, near the #Walmart, w/ bus driver not understanding where dump truck was going, no serious injuries, several people examined by #WakeCountyEMS w/ #GarnerPolice & #GarnerFire on the scene. Road has reopened.

#RaleighPolice Chief Rico Boyce speaking with the media today announcing the arrest of former RPD Officer Tremale Cogdell on sexual charges. Stressing the community trust means everything and that Cogdell's arrest does not define who RPD is. #rpd @raleighgov.bsky.social

Andrew Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York, in a move to distance himself from the #President, today said he would not accept an endorsement from #Trump, saying "I don't think we need to inject President Trump into this election" #NewYork #Mayor #AndrewCuomo #endorsement

Today, following requests from Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, the National Park Service announced it will reopen portions of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim for the first time since the Dragon Bravo Fire devastated the area earlier this summer.

On Wednesday Governor Josh Stein @ncgovernor.bsky.social will join Fujifilm Biotechnologies at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the global company’s new biomanufacturing facility in Holly Springs.

Around Wake County - Friday Sept 19 is the final #nascar #regional #race of the season at Wake County Speedway gates open at 6pm with lots of family fun. If you haven't been this year you don't want to miss it. Tix available at the gate or on the website wcspeedway.com

#Trump today was asked about taking down trans flags along 14th Street, trump said he would support that but they would claim First Amendment rights. “I would have no problem with it,”. Also, saying ”we’ve got to save St Louis, we think Chicago will be next and we’ll get to St Louis.”

Asked before he left for the weekend in the Northeast about #Russian #drones violating #Polish airspace, #Trump replied: "It could have been a mistake. It could have been a mistake, but regardless I'm not happy about anything having to do with that situation."

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was scheduled to appear in #RaleighNC for the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social but postponed the visit after the assassination of #CharlieKirk, no new date has been announced. #NCDems

#BREAKING POTUS said he was moving Space Command to Alabama in part because Colorado has mail-in voting, which he said means the state has “automatically crooked elections.” He also said that work on missile defense would occur at the new site. “We’re going to be having a Golden Dome."

"Donald Trump doesn't get it" Arizona Senator Mark Kelly telling the Veterans Townhall meeting in #RaleighNC today w/ NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson with nearly 300 people in attendance. Kelly was in North Carolina helping Roy Cooper's bid for Senate.

AZ Senator Mark Kelly telling the group of veterans #Trump is off the rails with no ethics in #Veterans Townhall in downtown #RaleighNC with #NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson sponsored by the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social @abreezeclayton.bsky.social

#HAPPENINGNOW AZ Senator Mark Kelly and NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson hold Veterans Townhall meeting in downtown Raleigh NC on August 31, 2025

Great new #popup store in downtown #RaleighNC with a selection of drinks reasonably priced including thc infused drinks. If you are #downtown check it out, 234 Fayetteville St

North Carolina Highway Patrol with state and local law enforcement and Truckers Against Trafficking conducted Operation Highway Guardian to bring attention to human trafficking and keeping the highways safe. For more information visit TAT's website tatnonprofit.org

#NCSHP conducting a speeding enforcement action on the entirety of I-40 today with various state, county and local law agencies ahead of the holiday to keep the awareness in the minds of travelers

VP #Vance shouted down by what he called "crazy protesters" and #WhiteHouse Chief of Staff Miller says the "crazy communists" is motivation to add "thousands more resources" to #federal #government take over of #WashingtonDC

Due to the efforts of @ncgovernor.bsky.social #JoshStein #NorthCarolina has been provided an additional $96 million, in August alone, to support #HurricaneHelene relief from #FEMA, bringing the total amount to only $322 million, far short of the amount requested by the state for recovery efforts.

“Hurricane Erin will bring threats of coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf conditions,” said @ncgovernor.bsky.social #JoshStein. “North Carolinians along the coast should get prepared now"

Federal agents facing push back and boos from the DC residents over their lack of badge and identification.

#WhiteHouse yesterday threatening to fine or jail the #homeless who won't go to a shelter or other relocation program. #DC says there aren't enough #shelter beds available and some people have been banned from the limited beds available.

#Trump - "The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY... The Criminals, you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong. It’s all going to happen very fast, just like the Border. truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...

AFGE, AFL-CIO the Union representing Federal employees at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility is calling for immediate action to stop the proposed closure of the NASA Wallops Visitor Center.

US Government has offered a $50 million reward for the arrest and/or conviction of self proclaimed President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, who isn't recognized as President by the United States.

Five soldiers shot by co-worker at Ft Stewart GA, shooter tackled by brave soldiers, all victims are in stable condition. #shooting #FtStewart #usarmy

With the change in presidents, GEO Group, which operates private jails and ICE detention centers, for the second quarter 2025, reported net income attributable to GEO of $29.1 million, compared to a net loss of $32.5 million for the second quarter 2024.

#Trump - If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City, and run this City how it should be run, and put criminals on notice that they’re not going to get away with it anymore... Perhaps it should have been done a long time ago.

On Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM People For Democracy: Rage Against The Regime will be holding an event at 300 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC to demand an end to the political extremism. events.pol-rev.com/events/4a2fd...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting #CPB which provides 15% of the budget for #NorthCarolina #PBS is shutting down after #Trump pull federal funding for the organization.

#BREAKING Trump sends nuclear submarines towards Russia truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...

The best way to see the show at #TheCreek has to be with the #Backyard #VIPCLUB access, best food and nicest people helping guests in there. Tonight @wizkhalifa live at #CoastalCreditUnionMusicPark

Practice has begun for tonight's #CapitalChevy175 at #WCSpeedway in #RaleighNC, tickets still available

#NorthCarolina recognized as the Top State for Business by CNBC. This is the third time in the last four years that the state has earned the ranking. "This confirms what we have known for a long time – that North Carolina is the best state in the country for business,” said Governor Josh Stein.

@ncgovernor.bsky.social - Local states of emergency have been declared in Alamance, Moore, and Orange Counties, and there have also been reports of flooding in Durham County. North Carolina Emergency Management continues to support impacted communities with resources, rescue teams, and personnel.

When people in #NorthCarolina lose EBT & medicaid I hope the citizens will remember the words of warning from @ncgovernor.bsky.social and the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social , it wasn't the #NCDems who are making people suffer

NIKOLAJ IS COMING TO CAROLINA! The Canes have agreed to terms with Nikolaj Ehlers on a 6-year, $51 million contract.

What was billed as a "major announcement" from the #DNC on an invite only Zoom call, fell flat. Lacking anything major. #NCDems need to step up and listen to #AndersonClayton and the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social for leadership and hope. So many opportunities opening up in #NC @abreezeclayton.bsky.social

Happening Now - Senate voting on #Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, vote currently 47 Yea 50 Nay with 3 Republican Senators who still have not cast votes, #JDVance at capital in case of tie.

@ncgovernor.bsky.social #JoshStein "While I am gratified that the legislature took action to get more Helene funding out the door, we face many other urgent challenges across the state that need to be addressed." @ncdemocrats.bsky.social #NCDems #nc #budget

After his bill signing @ncgovernor.bsky.social #JoshStein spoke with the media about #SB50, the bill he vetoed that gave teenagers the right to carry guns in #NorthCarolina

@ncgovernor.bsky.social #JoshStein signed House Bill 612: Fostering Care in NC Act, giving a better and more centralized oversight of the foster care system with NC State Senator #SydneyBatch who fought hard for this bill. #fostercare @ncdemocrats.bsky.social #NCDems #fostercare

Today @ncgovernor.bsky.social #JoshStein offered a reward of up to $25,000 for info leading to the arrest & conviction of those responsible for the murder of Michael James Mitchke. Anyone w/ info should contact the #RowanSheriff at (704) 216-8700 or the #NCSBI at (919) 662-4500.

#JustAnnounced Tomorrow @ncgovernor.bsky.social #JoshStein will sign House Bill 612: Fostering Care in NC Act and House Bill 373: UNC Tuition Discounts for Certain Students into law. @ncdemocrats.bsky.social #NCDems

@NC_Governor #JoshStein, @raleighgov.bsky.social Mayor #JanetCowell and #BuildOps #ClaySmith announced today Build Ops is joining the #RaleighNC community with a new east coast expansion in #Downtown #Raleigh

Moments away for a new economic development announcement by @ncgovernor.bsky.social being delivered at the #raleighnc city hall.