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Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell chooses to steer ‘urgent mission’ on defense spending

Kentucky senior U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell will head a defense appropriations subcommittee after ending his role as the longest-serving Senate leader in history.

November 22, 2024, 1:39 PM

Politics & Government

What to know about Linda McMahon, the ECU grad Trump nominated for education secretary

November 22, 2024, 7:00 AM

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Overnight deal helps Tillis, Republicans block Biden’s NC nominee for judge

November 21, 2024, 6:30 PM

White House

Clock ticking on Joe Biden judge picks. How Donald Trump could shape federal California courts

Updated November 20, 2024, 5:55 PM

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‘Common sense actions’: Kentucky Republicans back Donald Trump’s deportation plan

Updated November 19, 2024, 11:41 AM

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‘We’ve got to react differently to storms.’ NC’s Tillis, Cooper seek Helene relief money

Updated November 20, 2024, 3:51 PM

Politics & Government

FEMA admin testifies about misinformation, funding and Trump supporters after Helene

Updated November 20, 2024, 11:57 AM

Elections

NC House passes bill to give Republicans majority on elections board, strip governor’s power

Updated November 19, 2024, 9:17 PM

Elections

Josh Harder beats Kevin Lincoln in key Stockton, California congressional election

Updated November 18, 2024, 6:39 PM

Elections

Democrat Jim Costa beats Republican Michael Maher in Fresno, California congressional race

Updated November 18, 2024, 6:24 PM

Elections

David Valadao beats Rudy Salas in key San Joaquin Valley, California congressional race

Updated November 15, 2024, 4:37 PM

Politics & Government

Members of Congress seek federal probe of state hurricane recovery work in Eastern NC

Updated November 15, 2024, 11:35 AM

Politics & Government

Trump won, but amateur election audits proliferate in NC — fueled by misinformation

Updated November 15, 2024, 10:43 AM

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Sen. Tillis threatens ‘consequences’ after Democrats vote to advance NC nominee as judge

Updated November 15, 2024, 10:27 AM

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Pressure mounts to release House ethics report on Gaetz sex trafficking allegations

Updated November 15, 2024, 9:46 AM

Politics & Government

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to head Homeland Security Committee

November 15, 2024, 4:45 AM

Politics & Government

NC’s Thom Tillis says Senate will vet Matt Gaetz for AG, but won’t commit his vote

November 14, 2024, 5:14 PM

Elections

What to know about 4 California congressional races that are too close to call

November 14, 2024, 3:45 PM

Politics & Government

Republicans choose leaders in Congress. Here’s who NC’s Thom Tillis supported.

Updated November 14, 2024, 12:32 PM

Elections

No, there won’t be a recount of Trump’s win in NC. These are the facts.

Updated November 14, 2024, 12:27 PM

Elections

Republicans keep House of Representatives majority in 2025. How it affects California

Updated November 14, 2024, 12:22 PM

Politics & Government

Fired FEMA worker says Florida homes with Trump signs were skipped due to hostility

Updated November 14, 2024, 10:11 AM

Politics & Government

U.S. Senate Republicans choose a Mitch McConnell acolyte to replace him

Updated November 13, 2024, 5:53 PM

Politics & Government

Got raw milk? How Massie could reshape policy as Agriculture Secretary under Trump

Updated November 13, 2024, 9:17 AM

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Trump planning to choose Rubio to lead State Department in historic first

Updated November 11, 2024, 11:41 PM

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