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North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in a U.S. Senate hearing Tuesday for her handling of DHS and federal immigration enforcement.
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PixabayVoting is complete and the results are in, so what did North Carolina’s primaries decide? From key races in Mecklenburg County to consequential contests that could reshape the balance of power in the General Assembly, we break down what the outcomes mean heading into November. -
PexelsMany Americans are performing their civic duty, but they’re doing so in congressional races that are almost already decided. More than 90% of congressional seats are effectively settled in primary elections. Fewer than 20 House seats nationwide are true toss-ups, meaning a relatively small number of voters control the balance of power. We break down what’s wrong with this system, how we got here and why it still doesn’t mean you should stay home on Election Day.
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LOCAL NEWS
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About 50 people gathered in uptown Charlotte Monday night to protest against the U.S. attack on Iran and its involvement in the Middle East. -
It’s time for a fact check of North Carolina politics. One of the races in Tuesday’s primary getting a lot of attention is in the 26th Senate District near Greensboro. That’s where Senate leader Phil Berger is facing a challenge from Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. An ad attacking Berger accuses him of killing a bill that would have banned gender-related surgeries for minors. For more, Paul Specht of WRAL joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry. -
The N.C. Department of Transportation said it would delay issuing a Request for Proposals for the Interstate 77 toll lane project. -
Over the weekend, the U.S. and Israel dropped thousands of bombs on targets in Iran. Attacks in the Middle East continued through Monday as President Trump said recent U.S. strikes were meant to destroy Iran’s military capabilities. -
Hundreds are expected to arrive in uptown Charlotte for a three-day conference that aims to guide church members in topics ranging from daily operations to how to deal with political discourse. -
Early voting turnout was stronger than recent cycles — and Democrats pulled more ballots statewide, despite a competitive GOP Senate race.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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The Charlotte City Council green lights the Interstate-77 toll lane project. Protesters gather in uptown to voice their opposition to the arrack on Iran. Hispanic voters in N.C. are turning out more than ever before. Concerned parents want to tear down a derelict CMS building near Collinswood Language Academy.
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