Laura Leslie
@lauralesliencnews.bsky.social
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Editor, NC Newsline. Longtime NC political journo, recovering TV reporter.
Around a hundred gathered in Moore Square Saturday afternoon.
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Protesters gather in downtown Raleigh to condemn apparent US takeover of Venezuela • NC Newsline
Protesters Saturday said the U.S. takeover of Venezuela will destabilize governments throughout the region, and most said they think Venezuela’s oil was the primary aim.
https://ncnewsline.com/2026/01/03/protesters-gather-in-downtown-raleigh-to-condemn-apparent-us-takeover-of-venezuela/
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Trump says US has captured Venezuelan President Maduro in 'large scale strike,' trial planned in NY • NC Newsline
President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a “large scale strike” against the South American nation, a stunning move con...
https://ncnewsline.com/2026/01/03/repub/trump-says-us-has-captured-venezuelan-president-maduro-in-large-scale-strike-trial-planned-in-ny/
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The suspect told an undercover officer he wanted to "do jihad soon."
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NC man arrested by FBI for allegedly planning New Year's Eve terrorist attack in Mint Hill • NC Newsline
According to federal authorities, the suspect is 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant, an American citizen who had pledged support to ISIS.
https://ncnewsline.com/2026/01/02/mint-hill-man-arrested-by-fbi-for-allegedly-planning-terrorist-attack-on-new-years-eve/
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New tonight
@ncnewsline.com
from
@kingdollar.bsky.social
- NC State students take to the street over immigration crackdowns.
ncnewsline.com/2025/11/21/o...
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On NC State’s campus, hundreds of students protest as fears of ICE persist • NC Newsline
As final exams approach at N.C. State, stress over studies has been overtaken for some by fear of the federal immigration crackdown in Raleigh.
https://ncnewsline.com/2025/11/21/on-nc-states-campus-hundreds-of-students-protest-as-fears-of-ice-persist/
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I've seen plenty of hubris over the years in NC, but this takes the cake.
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@ncnewsline.com
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Big ups to
@lbonner.bsky.social
and
@galenb.bsky.social
today for all the work at
#ncga
this week, including this wrap-up.
#ncpol
ncnewsline.com/2025/10/22/n...
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NC lawmakers, still at impasse, leave town with new voting map but no budget or Medicaid fix • NC Newsline
On their way out of Raleigh, NC House lawmakers passed three proposals addressing long-standing budget and funding issues. They'll likely sit untouched for weeks as a four-month stalemate between Repu...
https://ncnewsline.com/2025/10/22/nc-lawmakers-still-at-impasse-leave-town-with-new-voting-map-but-no-budget-or-medicaid-fix/
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Because voting districts aren't subject to a governor's veto, the new map is now law.
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#ncga
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NC congressional map giving GOP 11 of 14 seats wins final approval • NC Newsline
NC Republicans approve new congressional districts, dismantling a Black voting bloc, to add another GOP seat to help President Donald Trump.
https://ncnewsline.com/2025/10/22/nc-congressional-map-giving-gop-11-of-14-seats-wins-final-approval/
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As NC lawmakers met today to redraw the state's congressional districts, advocates gathered to ask them to take up Medicaid funding, too. The Senate declined.
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#ncpol
ncnewsline.com/2025/10/21/w...
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‘We need action’: Medicaid recipients and advocates call on lawmakers to provide funding • NC Newsline
More than 200 people gathered in Raleigh Tuesday to call for Medicaid funding before heading to the legislature to make their pitch to lawmakers.
https://ncnewsline.com/2025/10/21/we-need-action-medicaid-recipients-and-advocates-call-on-lawmakers-to-provide-funding/
3 months ago
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More in-depth, context-rich reporting from
@ncnewsline.com
on the ongoing redistricting battle in NC.
#ncpol
#ncga
@lbonner.bsky.social
@galenb.bsky.social
ncnewsline.com/2025/10/21/g...
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NC redistricting plan advances as Black leaders condemn new map • NC Newsline
Republicans push new map granting additional GOP seat closer to finish line. Previous occupant of that seat cries foul.
https://ncnewsline.com/2025/10/21/gop-led-nc-redistricting-plan-moving-through-house-as-black-leaders-blast-new-lines/
3 months ago
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Great historical context here on CD1.
#ncpol
#ncga
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3 months ago
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Longtime eastern NC state senator arrested and charged for DWI • NC Newsline
A longtime member of state Senate Republican leadership was arrested and charged with driving while impaired Saturday. Sen. Norman Sanderson (R-Pamlico) was arrested by the state highway patrol at Edw...
https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/longtime-eastern-nc-state-senator-arrested-and-charged-for-dwi/
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