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University City Partners unveil storybook collection
University City Partners unveil storybook collection Published Thursday, October 1, 2026 2:51 pm By Ashleigh Fields | For The Charlotte Post Everett Blackmon | UNIVERSITY CITY REGIONAL LIBRARY Keith Stanley, (from left) University City Partners President and CEO; Lawrence Brinson, director of community outreach and engagement, Office of U.S. Rep.
Iran war hits close to home for North Carolina families
Iran war hits close to home for North Carolina families Published Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:08 am By Ashleigh Fields | For The Charlotte Post JUSTIN MOORE | CBS 17 Mia Gonzalez-Swinton embraces the casket holding the body of her husband, Army Sgt. Michael Swinton, upon arrival at Fort Bragg in July. Swinton was killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone. The effects of the Iran war have rapidly spread across the Middle East and its impact close to home.
House Minority Leader Jeffries Zeros In With Speakership on the Horizon
Balance. Poise. Purpose. These three components are staples for any career in politics and any hope for a shot at leadership in Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has managed to maintain a House divided as GOP lawmakers grapple with a demanding president. He’s also palmed legislative wins for the Republican Party amid discourse in the Senate throughout two speakerships and the threat of dismissal from his colleagues.
Clarke Leads CBC Under Intense Political Tensions
Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) is serving as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) during an eerie period of time with historic implications. It resembles conditions faced 55 years ago by CBC founding member, Rep. Shirley Chisholm, who, like Clarke, represented New York. Both Chisholm and Clarke experienced gender discrimination, racism and power struggles in Congress, although they served decades apart.
CBCF Fellows Program Celebrates 40 Years of Opening Pathways to Lengthy Legislative Careers
Droves of early-career professionals have emerged from the Congressional Fellows Program, started by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) in 1986 to increase opportunities for young leaders eager to get their start on the Hill.
Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll
by: Ashleigh Fields, The Hill Posted: Aug 28, 2026 / 11:28 AM EDT Updated: Aug 28, 2026 / 11:28 AM EDT (The Hill) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) is trailing his challenger Helena Foulkes ahead of the upcoming Democratic gubernatorial primary, according to a new poll. The survey from Emerson College Polling and Nexstar affiliate WPRI-TV 12, shows Foulkes with a 15-point lead over the incumbent. The former CVS health official garnered 45 percent support to McKee’s 30 percent.
Trump’s Lake Ontario order 'petty and disappointing'
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Vermont’s GOP governor: Trump’s Lake Ontario order ‘petty and disappointing’ Original
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) on Thursday took issue with President Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” as his trade war with Canada intensifies. “This is petty and disappointing. We should be at the negotiating table, finding a path forward that strengthens both the U.S. and Canadian economies,” Scott, who has hammered Trump over National Guard deployments and proposed mail-in voting restrictions, wrote in a post about the order.
Vermont’s GOP governor: Trump’s Lake Ontario order ‘petty and disappointing’
Ashleigh Fields Thu 27 August 2026 at 8:47 pm UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) on Thursday took issue with President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America" as his trade war with Canada intensifies. "This is petty and disappointing.
Trump administration won't ‘just sit down and take' further retaliation from Canada: Trade rep
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday said the Trump administration would not “just sit down and take” further retaliation from Canada after Ottawa introduced a dollar-for-dollar match on U.S. tariffs. “If there's further retaliation from the Canadian side, we, of course, we're not going to just sit down and take that.
GOP governor says he asked attorney general to look into ‘aggressive’ DOJ election observers Original
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon (R) on Wednesday said election monitors deployed to the state by the Department of Justice (DOJ) were behaving in an “aggressive” and “irregular” manner during the primary election. “It sounded like the behavior of the observers was a bit aggressive,” he said at a state canvassing board meeting Wednesday, according to NBC News.
Chuck Edwards writes letter defending himself against sexual harassment allegations Original
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) on Wednesday issued a letter to fellow lawmakers denouncing the Ethics Committee report that found he engaged in “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two younger female staff members. “The report repeatedly relies upon interactions that it says ‘could be interpreted as romantic.’ But something that could be interpreted as romantic is worlds apart from establishing an unwanted sexual advance.
Army spending $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases
The U.S. Army is investing $2.2 billion in the development of nuclear microreactors at five bases to firm up national security through more dependable energy. Nuclear microreactors can produce 1-20 megawatts of thermal energy that could be used directly as heat or converted to electric power. Microreactors are built in a factory and small enough to be transported on a truck, according to the Department of Energy.
Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll
(The Hill) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) is trailing his challenger Helena Foulkes ahead of the upcoming Democratic gubernatorial primary, according to a new poll. The survey from Emerson College Polling and Nexstar affiliate WPRI-TV 12, shows Foulkes with a 15-point lead over the incumbent. The former CVS health official garnered 45 percent support to McKee’s 30 percent. Another 25 percent of respondents were undecided.
Hannity: Trump ‘is on the ballot’ in midterms
Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday said President Trump is on the ballot for the midterms, a talking point that’s been hammered by strategists, lawmakers and voters alike throughout campaign season.
Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll
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Trump administration won’t ‘just sit down and take’ further retaliation from Canada: Trade rep
Follow Trump administration won’t ‘just sit down and take’ further retaliation from Canada: Trade rep Thu, August 27, 2026 at 9:07 AM EDT U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday said the Trump administration would not "just sit down and take" further retaliation from Canada after Ottawa introduced a dollar-for-dollar match on U.S. tariffs. "If there's further retaliation from the Canadian side, we, of course, we're not going to just sit down and take that.
Army spending $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases
The U.S. Army is investing $2.2 billion in the development of nuclear microreactors at five bases to firm up national security through more dependable energy. Nuclear microreactors can produce 1-20 megawatts of thermal energy that could be used directly as heat or converted to electric power. Microreactors are built in a factory and small enough to be transported on a truck, according to the Department of Energy.
Army spending $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases
The U.S. Army is investing $2.2 billion in the development of nuclear microreactors at five bases to firm up national security through more dependable energy. Nuclear microreactors can produce 1-20 megawatts of thermal energy that could be used directly as heat or converted to electric power. Microreactors are built in a factory and are small enough to be transported on a truck, according to the Department of Energy.
Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll
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House Intel Chair: ‘Joint service environment’ needs to prepare for future conflicts
House Intelligence Committee Chair Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) on Wednesday said the intelligence community needs to buy into a “joint service environment” in which the lines of communication are open and fluid. He referenced the joint effort after the 9/11 terrorist attacks as a similar environment officials should be operating under as the U.S. tracks drone threats and other dangers globally. “The whole 9/11 Commission said we suffered from a failure of imagination.
Trump administration won’t ‘just sit down and take’ further retaliation from Canada: Trade rep
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday said that the Trump administration would not “just sit down and take” further retaliation from Canada after Ottawa introduced a dollar-for-dollar match on tariffs. “If there’s further retaliation from the Canadian side, we, of course, we’re not going to just sit down and take that.
Trump administration won’t ‘just sit down and take’ further retaliation from Canada: Trade rep
Trump administration won’t ‘just sit down and take’ further retaliation from Canada: Trade rep Thu, August 27, 2026 at 1:07 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday said the Trump administration would not "just sit down and take" further retaliation from Canada after Ottawa introduced a dollar-for-dollar match on U.S. tariffs.
Democrats notch win in TV ad rate case
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Trump reputation with ranchers has 'taken a hit': US Cattlemen's Association chief
\President Trump came under fire from the chief of the U.S. Cattlemen's Association on Wednesday for agreeing to import beef from other countries to reduce the price of meat at stores nationwide. Justin Tupper, president of the Cattlemen's Association, said the measure will not help ranchers across the country who are held to a higher standard than foreign beef exporters.
Democrats notch win in TV ad rate case
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Democrats on Tuesday in a 2-1 decision that requires super PACs and political parties to pay the same rate for television ads. The suit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Republican Congressional Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee comes in the final stretch of campaign season.
Democrats notch win in TV ad rate case
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Democrats Tuesday in a 2-1 decision that requires super PACs and political parties to pay the same rate for television ads. The suit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Republican Congressional Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee comes in the final stretch of campaign season.
Buc-ee’s says it will prioritize ‘conservative, business-friendly’ states
Buc-ee’s says it will prioritize ‘conservative, business-friendly’ states Gas station and travel center chain Buc-ee’s said it will seek out “conservative, business friendly” states for new locations after receiving pushback over its decision to go after small business owners with similar logos. “We have a lot of opportunities. We’re growing.
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