New governor tests relations with North Carolina lawmakers with aid request for Helene recovery

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has asked state legislators to double their spending to date on Hurricane Helene recovery and approve it now

ABC News - 7h

The Best Hearing Aids of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.

Wired - 21h

End Appears Near for U.S. Aid Agency, Democratic Lawmakers Say

A sense of crisis among aid groups was growing as U.S.A.I.D.’s website went dark.

The New York Times - 1d

Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene

The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.

CBS News - 5d

North Carolina inmate accused of attempted murder escapes via ventilation system

An inmate escaped from a North Carolina jail through a ventilation system while his cellmates stuffed a mattress to make it seem like he was asleep, the Craven County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.

NBC News - 6d

Haaland to run for New Mexico governor

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will run to be the next governor of New Mexico, a spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. “Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s ...

The Hill - 6d

U.S. lawmakers in 'uncharted waters' as DeepSeek tests limits of American trade restrictions

The U.S. lawmakers have called for actions to slow down the Chinese tech startup, with some calling DeepSeek "a serious threat."

CNBC - Jan. 28

Ramaswamy's expected run for Ohio governor would test experienced GOP, tradition

Fresh off of his unexpected departure from President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, Vivek Ramaswamy has set his sights on becoming governor of Ohio, his home state

ABC News - Jan. 26

North Carolina Republican proposes renaming Dulles airport after Trump

Freshman Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.) introduced legislation this week to rename the Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington after President Trump. McDowell, who represents North ...

The Hill - Jan. 25

Trump floats "getting rid of FEMA" as he visits North Carolina and California

The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.

CBS News - Jan. 24

Trump Paused Distribution of Funds Related to Biden-Era ‘Green New Deal’

Experts are mixed on the effects of the pause—and whether or not it is expected to last.

Inc. - Jan. 24

Trump says FEMA has 'really let us down' in North Carolina

President Trump said Friday the disaster relief led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina has been disappointing, emphasizing that ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Trump takes questions after arriving in North Carolina to see Hurricane Helene damage

President Trump answered questions from reporters after arriving in North Carolina Friday for a briefing from Hurricane Helene first responders and to see damage remaining from the storm. Following ...

CBS News - Jan. 24

Watch: Trump delivers remarks during visit to western North Carolina

President Trump is set to deliver remarks Friday in hurricane-hit western North Carolina, after ripping the Biden administration’s handling of the disaster throughout the final stretch of his ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

As Los Angeles burns, Trump and California governor lock horns over aid

President – and Republicans – have tied funds to policy agendas as Gavin Newsom fights for more recovery funds. Days into his new administration, Donald Trump is locked in a wrestling match with a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

Heinrich opts against run for New Mexico governor

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced in a statement on Friday that he’s opting against a run for New Mexico governor and plans to stay in the Senate, saying the upper chamber "is where I believe ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Trump to Visit North Carolina and California, With Disaster Aid an Open Question

While he has expressed support for North Carolina residents, the president has criticized California’s Democratic leaders and threatened to withhold federal aid from the state.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Trump to visit disaster zones in North Carolina, California on first trip of new term

President Donald Trump is heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles

ABC News - Jan. 24

California governor signs $2.5bn relief package for LA wildfire recovery

Announcement comes day before Donald Trump will visit fire-torn areas and amid criticism around state water supply. Gavin Newsom has signed a $2.5bn relief package to help areas of Los Angeles ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

North Carolina braces freezing temperatures while still recovering from Hurricane Helene

A winter storm brought the wind and freezing temperatures to North Carolina. Meanwhile, the state is still trying to recover from Hurricane Helene. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has ...

CBS News - Jan. 23

North Carolina releases details of Bill Belichick's contract

Belichick has signed his deal with the school and it goes through the end of 2029.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23

Bitter cold poses new challenges for Hurricane Helene survivors

Bitter cold has swept the South — including parts of North Carolina that were hard hit by Hurricane Helene four months ago.

CBS News - Jan. 23

Mace mulls South Carolina governor's bid

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is mulling a run for South Carolina governor, her spokesperson confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. Mace in an interview with The Associated Press said she's "seriously ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Political war rages over North Carolina court race

A political war has erupted over a state Supreme Court race in North Carolina more than two months after Democrats appeared to narrowly clinch the seat. Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

NC governor asks FEMA for 6-month Helene extension on temporary shelters

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) asked for an extension on funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Thursday to support temporary shelters for residents who lost their homes ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

North Carolina governor announces new abortion protections

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein issued an executive order Thursday that he believes will further protect reproductive health care access across the state. The order directs Cabinet ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Republicans in North Carolina Are Treading a Terrifying Path

They’re trying to overturn a fair election. Gee, who gave them that idea?

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Lawmakers play high-stakes game of chicken in fight over California fire aid

The battle over wildfire aid for Los Angeles is quickly evolving into a game of high-stakes chicken. Many Republicans are demanding conditions on any new emergency funding, blaming Democratic ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Hunters scouting for ducks find human remains in North Carolina

The still-unidentified human remains were discovered by two local hunters in woods near Taylorsville, North Carolina, officials said.

CBS News - Jan. 15

North Korea tests 'several' missiles, South Korean military says

North Korea launched "several short-range ballistic missiles," that landed in the Sea of Japan Tuesday morning local time, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

ABC News - Jan. 14

‘It will be jolly nice’: illustrator Helen Oxenbury, 86, on preparing for her first solo show – and a new book with Michael Rosen

Acclaimed for her work on children’s books, the artist is teaming up again with her collaborator on Bear Hunt . The imaginations of hosts of little children, many now parents themselves, have been ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

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