Democrats, White House narrow in on tentative spending deal that would avert government shutdown

Democrats and the White House are narrowing in on a spending deal that could avert a partial government shutdown as they ...

Winter storm worries: Why Congress’ fight over ICE could hurt NC’s ability to deal with ice

A partial federal government shutdown could begin just before snow hits North Carolina this week, threatening federal ...

NC’s Thom Tillis calls for Kristi Noem’s removal — and not just over Minneapolis

Sen. Thom Tillis called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s ouster, saying her policies “inflicted needless pain” ...

Sen. Ron Johnson blames state and local leaders for Alex Pretti’s killing

The civilian killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by federal immigration agents have launched a larger debate in Washington about funding for the Department of Homeland Security.Senate ...
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Disaster Survivors Want Kristi Noem Out of FEMA

Heather Talley’s life savings are tied up in a Swannanoa, North Carolina, home she can’t live in after Hurricane Helene. Bill ...

Tillis ‘unleashed’

Online, people have referred to the North Carolina senator as “Tillis unleashed.” In some ways, he is feeling unleashed: “I ...

Obamacare enrollment drops after enhanced premium subsidies expire

More than a million fewer people have signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage for 2026, according to federal data.