A government shutdown is likely. How will North Carolinians be impacted? #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

NC lawmakers disagree on who’s to blame if stalemate ends in government shutdown #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

In ‘107 Days’ book, Kamala Harris discusses NC visits, relationship with Cooper #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Vance returns to NC to talk public safety after Charlotte slaying #ncpol www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

How NC’s Berger broke from Tillis on Medicaid after a call from a Trump ally #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel censored. North Carolina lawmakers weigh in. #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Gov. Josh Stein takes his appeal for more Western NC relief money to Capitol Hill. #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

As of this morning, the Department of Homeland Security has released the $64 million, Sen. Budd has been fighting for. Last week, Budd announced he would prevent DHS noms from moving foward while DHS Secretary Noem delayed payment to NC. #ncpol charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

Charlie Kirk’s death becomes a political flashpoint in NC and DC #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

US House backs Lumbee tribe, tying its status to a military spending bill #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Updated: Secretary Noem releases a small portion of the Helene funds after Sen. Ted Budd vows to hold up DHS noms until she releases the money. Budd said he's waiting to hear from Noem on how they can work together to get WNC the promised funds. #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

President Donald Trump calls for the death penalty in Charlotte train stabbing case #ncpol www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

NC’s Ted Budd breaks with party to send warning to Kristi Noem over Helene relief #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Donald Trump reacts to Charlotte light rail stabbing and other ‘horrible killings’ #ncpol www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

Sen. Thom Tillis questions HHS Secretary Kennedy on COVID vaccines, CDC firings Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Rocky Mount mayor running in NC’s swing district now has a contested GOP primary #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

The return of Madison Cawthorn? Here’s a look back at his term representing NC #ncpol Read more at: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

Exclusive: Eastern NC senator forgoes reelection, launches competitive congressional race #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

ICYMI: Which members of Congress faced constituents at town halls this summer? Only a few. #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

ICYMI: After another school shooting, what NC’s federal lawmakers said #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Former NC candidate charged for fire he set to protest Trump’s flag-burning order #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Michael Whatley steps down from RNC. His next challenge is for NC to learn his name #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

NC is deploying its National Guard, but not to fight DC crime Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

President Donald Trump said he wants to end carnage in Ukraine through Russia peace talk. #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Three North Carolinians made moves within the Trump administration in various roles including crypto, law and the environment.

Both the government and the university have remained tight-lipped about their plans and the extent of the funding freeze.

Foreseeing an election struggle, Republicans take a page from NC’s playbook #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Big Beautiful Bill is ‘cruelest thing’ NC SNAP recipient has seen government do #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

I'm late to this, but what a fabulous headline (and excellent story) www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/alde...

Michael Whatley, Republican leader, officially enters US Senate race in NC #ncpol www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

Democrats attack RNC chairman Michael Whatley’s entrance to NC’s Senate race #ncpol www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

It's about to be official: Michael Whatley, Republican leader, will officially enter U.S. Senate race in NC #ncpol www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

President Trump gets involved as NC’s Senate race comes together #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Republicans attack NC’s Roy Cooper just seconds after he launches Senate campaign #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Exclusive: NC's Roy Cooper launches 2026 campaign: "I’ve thought about it and prayed about it and decided I want to serve as your next United States senator because even now I still believe our best days our ahead of us." #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

The former congressman from Cary faced an uphill Democratic primary against former Gov. Roy Cooper, whom Wiley is expected to endorse.

Trump throws his support behind RNC Chair Michael Whatley for NC Senate seat #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Democrats wanted to vote on Epstein list release. So Republicans took a 5-week break #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Democrats quick to respond to NC’s Michael Whatley entering U.S. Senate race #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Lara Trump confirms she won’t run for U.S. Senate for North Carolina #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Read more about NC's Michael Whatley. #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Michael Whatley launches Senate campaign in North Carolina, steps down as chairman of the Republican National Committe #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper readies to announce decision on U.S. Senate race #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Lara Trump makes surprise announcement. But not the one NC is waiting on. #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Congress serves ‘devastating blow’ to NC’s public broadcasting in overnight vote #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Why NC public broadcast stations are at risk as Congress prepares for final vote #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Former DC prosecutors say Tillis’ staff uncooperative ahead of controversial vote #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Sen. Thom Tillis sounds off on Epstein case debate: ‘Release the damn files.’ #ncpol www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

NC’s Tillis offers warning to White House aides ahead of Senate vote on NPR, PBS cuts #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Controversial NC secretary confirmed to top Department of Defense job under Trump #ncpol Read more at: www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...