Biden announces new office to combat gun violence
President Biden is unveiling a new White House office dedicated to gun violence prevention. It's something that activists have long pushed for.
Politics & Government
A Taylor Swift Instagram post helped drive a surge in voter registration
More than 35,000 new voters registered at Vote.org after the singer posted a link on her Instagram Stories. "I've heard you raise your voices, and I know how powerful they are," Swift wrote.
Kentucky's near-total abortion ban takes center stage in gubernatorial election
Incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear's latest campaign ad features a victim of rape and incest calling out Republican AG Daniel Cameron's support of the current state abortion ban.
Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez has been indicted on federal corruption charges
The indictment accuses Menendez of accepting "hundreds of thousands of dollars of bribes in exchange for using" his power and influence to enrich him, his co-defendants and the government of Egypt.
Rockingham County officials paved the way for casino development before public was aware
North Carolina Republican lawmakers gave up on their efforts to legalize more casinos in the state this week. Sen. Phil Berger was one of the leading advocates for this, which would have brought a casino to his home county of Rockingham. But months before this plan was public knowledge, county officials began quietly setting the stage for casino development.
Thomas attended fundraisers for conservative political group, ProPublica report says
A new report from ProPublica claims that Thomas has maintained a close relationship with the Koch network and that on at least two occasions, he spoke at fundraising events for the organization.
Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday he would let the state budget bill coming to his desk become law without his signature, opening the way for Medicaid coverage for 600,000 low-income adults, with some receiving the government health insurance soon.
NAACP signs agreement with FEMA to advance equity in disaster resilience
As part of the collaborative effort, the NAACP's Emergency Management Task Force will regularly meet with FEMA to advance its progress on equity within disaster preparedness.
Ahead of election requiring photo ID, report says many North Carolinians lack easy access to DMVs
For the first time, North Carolinians will be required to show a photo ID in order to vote in the upcoming election. For people who don’t live near a DMV, getting that ID may be a challenge.
Democratic Sen. Menendez indicted on federal corruption charges
A federal indictment unsealed Friday accuses Menendez and his wife of engaging in "a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey associates and businessmen."