North Carolina Politics

In the last 2 hours

'A day of shame': Protesters bash Trump's 'Charlotte's Web' deportation sting The Raw Story23:32 16-Nov-25

In the last 6 hours

Border Patrol commander touts dozens of North Carolina arrests, leaving residents ‘overwhelmed’ Los Angeles Times19:36 16-Nov-25

In the last 8 hours

Border Patrol commander touts dozens of NC arrests ABC11 / WTVD-TV18:47 16-Nov-25

Yesterday

The Trump Administration Begins Its Border Patrol Surge in Charlotte NOTUS14:49 16-Nov-25

A map gave these Eastern NC voters a new political home. What they say about it. News & Observer, North Carolina13:05 16-Nov-25

This NC Republican is smartly and quietly adding billions to a key state fund | Opinion The Charlotte Observer10:09 16-Nov-25

‘Latinos chased by Border Patrol’: US immigrations raids begin in North Carolina city – businesses shut The Financial Express09:07 16-Nov-25

Federal immigration agents launch crackdown in Charlotte, DHS announces CBS News02:07 16-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Charlotte, North Carolina, becomes next target of Trump immigration crackdown South China Morning Post23:56 15-Nov-25

Immigration enforcement surge begins in Charlotte, North Carolina, officials confirm Boston Globe23:28 15-Nov-25

Trump's immigration crackdown intensifies: Border Patrol sending agents and armored vehicles to … MailOnline22:48 15-Nov-25

Charlotte Becomes Latest Target of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Mint21:31 15-Nov-25

High Point Council member Amanda Cook to replace Cecil Brockman in NC House seat News & Observer, North Carolina20:46 15-Nov-25

Federal officials say immigration raids have begun in North Carolina PBS Online20:20 15-Nov-25

Charlotte braces for Border Patrol agents. Here's what to know ABC11 / WTVD-TV17:20 15-Nov-25

Charlotte promises to resist pending federal immigration raids: 'Campaign of terror' Fox News02:52 15-Nov-25

Josh Stein demanded NC Republicans fund Medicaid. You can’t make us, they said. Cardinal & Pine00:51 15-Nov-25

Republican Congressman Tim Moore shares thoughts on Border Patrol operation in Charlotte WBTV22:34 14-Nov-25

Glitches slow rollout of Raleigh Water’s new billing system. What’s going on. News & Observer, North Carolina19:03 14-Nov-25

‘Lookout, workers’: New app gives NC immigrants tools to track, respond to ICE News & Observer, North Carolina18:32 14-Nov-25

‘No transparency.’ Charlotte leaders blast secrecy around Border Patrol move into NC News & Observer, North Carolina18:21 14-Nov-25

NC Governor Stein addresses concerns of Border Patrol arriving in Charlotte News & Observer, North Carolina18:21 14-Nov-25

Congressman Murphy questioned on how he will vote on release of Epstein files WITN18:21 14-Nov-25

Rutherford Leads Bicameral Letter on State Management of South Atlantic Red Snapper Congressman John Rutherford (Press Release)15:11 14-Nov-25

Congressman Greg Murphy visits Pitt County food bank after government shutdown WITN13:53 14-Nov-25

Trump DOJ poised to dramatically expand Texas 'antifa' prosecution The Raw Story11:31 14-Nov-25

Trump's next immigration crackdown will target NC, sheriff says ABC11 / WTVD-TV11:27 14-Nov-25

Raleigh’s second bus rapid transit line will require sacrifice from property owners News & Observer, North Carolina11:22 14-Nov-25

Loose-leaf pickup begins in Raleigh for final year. What residents should know News & Observer, North Carolina10:55 14-Nov-25

Lawmakers will review audit and press leader of hurricane recovery in Eastern NC News & Observer, North Carolina10:04 14-Nov-25

Sheriff: Trump’s next immigration crackdown to target Charlotte, North Carolina The Washington Times03:19 14-Nov-25

Trump's Next Immigration Crackdown Will Target Charlotte, North Carolina, A Sheriff Says HuffPost (US)02:11 14-Nov-25

Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, local sheriff says PBS Online22:03 13-Nov-25

Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, sheriff says Los Angeles Times21:54 13-Nov-25

GOP rejects Stein’s call for Medicaid session, calling it attempt to ‘usurp’ power News & Observer, North Carolina21:51 13-Nov-25

North Carolinians to receive full snap benefits ABC11 / WTVD-TV21:41 13-Nov-25

North Carolinians brace for healthcare premium hikes as shutdown ends ABC11 / WTVD-TV20:30 13-Nov-25

NC State trustees vote for tuition increase for undergrads and grad students News & Observer, North Carolina19:24 13-Nov-25

8th Pay Commission ToR notification triggers NC-Jcm staff side meeting; key issues likely on the table The Financial Express19:12 13-Nov-25

2027: APC NC Forum urges Mutfwang to join ruling party The Nation, Nigeria18:55 13-Nov-25

To Protest Gerrymandering, This North Carolina Democrat Is Running as a Republican NOTUS17:27 13-Nov-25

Border Patrol Chief Behind Chicago Crackdown Prepares New Operation in Charlotte Reason16:40 13-Nov-25

Whatley to Newsmax: Cooper Will Be 'Rubber Stamp' for Dems NewsMax16:28 13-Nov-25

Former congressman from North Carolina takes new job in federal government WBTV16:14 13-Nov-25

Dan Bishop appointed interim US attorney for NC’s Middle District federal courts News & Observer, North Carolina12:59 13-Nov-25

Why NC’s 2 low-performing virtual charter schools say they should be renewed News & Observer, North Carolina11:20 13-Nov-25

NC elections board undergoes staffing shakeup following Republican takeover News & Observer, North Carolina11:10 13-Nov-25

Trump's Budget Deputy Named Interim US Atty In NC Law36002:14 13-Nov-25

Congress votes to end shutdown. NC Democrat breaks with party in vote for bill News & Observer, North Carolina02:07 13-Nov-25

Federal workers cautiously hopeful as government shutdown nears end ABC11 / WTVD-TV22:46 12-Nov-25

Dan Bishop appointed interim attorney for NC’s Middle District federal courts News & Observer, North Carolina22:06 12-Nov-25

Federal spending bill could ban popular hemp products in NC ABC11 / WTVD-TV22:05 12-Nov-25

Trump’s judicial nominees hit major snag courtesy of this Senate Republican The Raw Story21:03 12-Nov-25

Border Patrol commander, CBP agents headed to NC, Louisiana: sources ABC11 / WTVD-TV17:19 12-Nov-25

4 things to know about Gregory Bovino, Trump’s border patrol commander with NC ties The Charlotte Observer17:17 12-Nov-25

Toyota marks start of production at NC battery factory, surpasses 2,500 workers News & Observer, North Carolina17:07 12-Nov-25

How much do NC General Assembly employees make? Here's the Top 25. News & Observer, North Carolina15:45 12-Nov-25

Should we read signs of a blue wave into NC elections? Carolina Public Press15:01 12-Nov-25

Sen. Thom Tillis Is Blocking Mississippi Judicial Nominees NOTUS14:55 12-Nov-25

North Carolina Sen. Tillis blocking Trump’s Mississippi nominees Mississippi Today11:02 12-Nov-25

A ‘major change’ is coming in how NC licenses new teachers. See what’s new. News & Observer, North Carolina10:51 12-Nov-25

The city of Raleigh is contacting 10,000 residents. Some of them will get $1,000. News & Observer, North Carolina18:57 11-Nov-25

Small NC towns trying out direct texting with residents Carolina Public Press14:25 11-Nov-25

NC solar plant closing and cutting 220 jobs amid Trump policies, bankruptcy News & Observer, North Carolina10:38 11-Nov-25

Durham community bonds together as full snap payments remain in limbo ABC11 / WTVD-TV23:45 10-Nov-25

Why public schools are closed on Veterans Day in NC, but not in some states News & Observer, North Carolina21:43 10-Nov-25

Nrsc: N.C. Senate Hopeful Cooper 'Lies' About Shutdown NewsMax20:48 10-Nov-25

The health care battle fueling the shutdown roils North Carolina politics The Washington Post19:52 10-Nov-25

In pardoning key NC allies, Trump tries to rewrite 2020. It won’t work. | Opinion The Charlotte Observer18:47 10-Nov-25

STAT Plus: Why a quarter of NC’s Medicaid members could lose coverage STAT18:18 10-Nov-25

Trump pardons Western NC Republican Mark Meadows in fake electorate scheme The Charlotte Observer16:38 10-Nov-25

Trump pardons NC’s Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell in fake electorate scheme News & Observer, North Carolina16:17 10-Nov-25

NC500: Why campaigner thinks French model of aires can solve motorhomes crisis The Press and Journal11:06 10-Nov-25

Is a blue wave coming? New poll indicates NC’s feelings about Trump News & Observer, North Carolina10:05 10-Nov-25

Is Tillis the only NC Republican who sees the pain expiring ACA subsidies will bring? | Opinion The Charlotte Observer06:13 10-Nov-25

In the last month

Ex-Rep. Dan Bishop, R-NC, confirms new role as a top US prosecutor in the state News & Observer, North Carolina20:13 8-Nov-25

Anderson Clayton stated on October 29, 2025 in a press release : “North Carolina teachers are already the lowest paid… PolitiFact19:32 8-Nov-25

NC families left without full snap benefits amid federal appeal ABC11 / WTVD-TV19:28 8-Nov-25

Marylanders lobby Ferguson to shift his stance on congressional redistricting Maryland Matters01:13 8-Nov-25

This North Carolina Democrat can’t win her district. So she’s running as a Republican. The Washington Post00:23 8-Nov-25

NC leaders head to Tokyo, talk value of Japanese investment ABC11 / WTVD-TV22:25 7-Nov-25

North Carolina Adds More Partisan GOP Staffers to Election Board Democracy Docket19:41 7-Nov-25

This Charlotte-area Democrat will try running as Republican to beat Tim Moore News & Observer, North Carolina18:04 7-Nov-25

Some NC teachers walked out on Friday in protest. It could happen again soon. News & Observer, North Carolina17:59 7-Nov-25

AG Jeff Jackson to talk snap lawsuit, food assistance needs in Raleigh ABC11 / WTVD-TV13:44 7-Nov-25

Gov. Stein talks Japanese companies, Trump tariffs and NC’s edge after Asia trip Rock Hill Herald10:33 7-Nov-25

Could Republican-crafted NC map be struck down before the 2026 elections? News & Observer, North Carolina10:06 7-Nov-25

As Trump rants nationally, a NC school board considers mandating civility | Opinion The Charlotte Observer09:48 7-Nov-25

Election Night was a bad night for NC Republican incumbents Cardinal & Pine06:23 7-Nov-25

Stein calls NC special session to shore up Medicaid funding, reverse cuts News & Observer, North Carolina20:15 6-Nov-25

North Carolina congressmen urge governor to call in National Guard, citing ‘growing violence… The Washington Times18:50 6-Nov-25

Rep. Mark Harris to Newsmax: Charlotte, N.C., Needs National Guard Troops NewsMax18:46 6-Nov-25

See how new NC math standards could change the classes high school students take News & Observer, North Carolina17:45 6-Nov-25

IRS halts free direct tax filing option used by thousands in North Carolina News & Observer, North Carolina17:34 6-Nov-25

National Park units in the NC mountains are relying on outside funding during shutdown News & Observer, North Carolina14:54 6-Nov-25

City of Charlotte reelects mayor after fallout over train stabbing ABC11 / WTVD-TV11:36 6-Nov-25

Lumbee Fairness Act discussed on Capitol Hill ABC11 / WTVD-TV00:50 6-Nov-25

Lumbee Tribe of NC makes the case for recognition, again, at Senate hearing News & Observer, North Carolina00:48 6-Nov-25

NC families could see higher healthcare premiums as shutdown lingers ABC11 / WTVD-TV23:18 5-Nov-25

Trump Under Pressure From Battleground States in New Lawsuit Against FEMA and DHS NOTUS20:41 5-Nov-25

NC GOP Threatens ProPublica: Drop This Story Or We’ll Call Trump To Punish You Techdirt19:51 5-Nov-25

JD Vance Says He Was Once Asked to Be an Extra in an Episode of 'One Tree Hill' Distractify19:05 5-Nov-25

North Carolina House Republicans Want the National Guard in Charlotte NOTUS18:49 5-Nov-25

Former Rep. Dan Bishop under consideration for U.S. Attorney job in NC News & Observer, North Carolina18:41 5-Nov-25

Democratic surge on Tuesday signals trouble for NC Republicans in 2026 | Opinion The Charlotte Observer18:25 5-Nov-25

NC judge pauses state-imposed Medicaid cuts to autism therapy News & Observer, North Carolina18:16 5-Nov-25

North Carolina´s largest city reelects mayor after fallout over train stabbing MailOnline18:01 5-Nov-25

North Carolina man convicted of hate crime for sending antisemitic postcards to Macon rabbi Georgia Public Broadcasting16:25 5-Nov-25

A Catawba County police department was the first agency in NC to join ICE task force agreement News-Record, North Carolina15:30 5-Nov-25

Charlotte mayor wins landslide reelection despite controversy over Iryna Zarutska’s slaying Fox News14:13 5-Nov-25

How chess killed Danya Naroditsky The Spectator World11:37 5-Nov-25

High turnout for NC municipal elections as voters make themselves heard Carolina Public Press05:22 5-Nov-25

Voters deciding key elections in Wake County municipalities ABC11 / WTVD-TV00:22 5-Nov-25

Cheney remembered in NC as a 'warrior' for his party ABC11 / WTVD-TV00:02 5-Nov-25

Election Results for 2025 across central NC | Live ABC11 / WTVD-TV23:01 4-Nov-25

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Latest politics news in North Carolina including updates on local, state and federal legislature, abortion, climate change, voting rights, and more.

North Carolina is considered a swing state. In the federal government, North Carolina is represented by two U.S. Senators and fourteen U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are Republican. Of the fourteen Representatives, seven are Republicans and seven are Democrats. North Carolina has a Democrat governor, Roy Cooper, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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