Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Mark Robinson remained among the top fundraisers overall for North Carolina governor entering the final weeks before Tuesday's primary elections. But Robinson has come up against a spending surge by his GOP rivals.
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Henry Barbour of the Republican National Committee about his resolution to restrict the RNC from spending money on former President Trump's legal fees.
In a hearing before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, prosecutors said they want the trial to begin in July. Trump's lawyers want to postpone it until next year, after the presidential election.
New congressional maps finalized late last year created short election timelines for many North Carolina House races. That may end up placing more value on candidates who can chip in their own cash.
Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is further clarifying her thinking on reproductive rights issues, including the fertility procedure known as IVF.