North Carolina legislators return to adjust the budget and consider other issues
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina General Assembly is returning to regular business six months after it wrapped up a landmark session in 2023.
Political news from city Raleigh
Mayor of North Carolina’s capital city won’t seek reelection this fall
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The mayor of North Carolina’s capital city announced on Tuesday that she won’t seek reelection this fall, citing in part health challenges and mentioning a new job.
Biden, Interrupted by Gaza Protesters, Says They ‘Have a Point’
President Biden, after being interrupted at an event in North Carolina on Tuesday by protesters angry about his approach to the war in Gaza, told the audience that the demonstrators “have a point,” adding, “We need to get a lot more care into Gaza.”
Biden Makes Health Care a Focus With North Carolina Visit
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to visit North Carolina, a key presidential battleground, on Tuesday to highlight their administration’s work on expanding access to affordable health care as Democrats seek a contrast with Republicans on the issue.
Biden campaign releases new ad that touches on president's age
In its first advertisement after the State of the Union address, the Biden campaign released a new ad that bookends a list of the administration’s accomplishments with the president making lighthearted references to his age.
Who Is Mark Robinson, the Republican Nominee for North Carolina Governor?
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina secured the Republican nomination for governor on Tuesday, continuing his rapid political rise in a key battleground state.
Mark Robinson Wins Republican Primary for North Carolina Governor
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina defeated his two challengers in the Republican primary for the governor’s race on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. His win proved that his blustering, Trump-aligned style is favored by conservatives who are gearing up for what will probably be the most expensive and closely contested statewide race in the country.
What Biden's been eating on the trail and what it says about his campaign
Everyone's got to eat — including the president of the United States. And lately, President Biden has been sampling it all: boba tea in Las Vegas, burgers and a milkshake in Raleigh and ice cream with late-night host Seth Meyers in New York City.