Politics & Government

Public defenders' low income clients will suffer the most from funding crisis

5:12pm July 19, 2023

by Carrie Johnson

Federal public defenders warn they face severe budget cuts that could require them to trim more than 10% of their current staff. That will hurt many of their low income clients.

Israeli president's speech was applauded by some in Congress, boycotted by others

4:29pm July 19, 2023

by Barbara Sprunt

In an address to the U.S. Congress, Israel's president emphasized the close ties between the two countries, even as some progressive Democrats boycotted the speech.

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Greensboro City Council approves sculpture to honor Justice Henry E. Frye and Shirley T. Frye

4:06pm July 19, 2023

by DJ Simmons

Greensboro City Council has approved the installation of a sculpture at Center City Park to honor Justice Henry Frye and his wife Shirley Frye.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrives to speak to a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday morning at the Capitol in Washington, as Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., look on.

Israeli president focuses on 'friendship' with U.S. as progressives boycott speech

3:56pm July 19, 2023

by Barbara Sprunt

Isaac Herzog's visit to Capitol Hill came after the House passed a GOP-led resolution reaffirming support for Israel in the wake of incendiary comments made and then walked back by a leading Democrat.

About nine in 10 people accused of crimes in federal courts are represented by a public defender or court-appointed attorney. If Congress proceeds with its current budget plans, the defenders may need to lose nearly 500 full-time staff members.

Politics & Government

Federal public defenders warn budget cuts may threaten ability to represent clients

3:29pm July 19, 2023

by Carrie Johnson

Federal public defenders face a looming budget crisis that threatens their ability to represent indigent people accused of crimes.

In this Aug. 12, 2017 file photo, white nationalist demonstrators clash with counter demonstrators at the entrance to Lee Park in Charlottesville, Va.

'Active club' hate groups are growing in the U.S. — and making themselves seen

3:12pm July 19, 2023

by Odette Yousef

Cells of white males have formed in at least 30 states, united around racism and an interest in mixed martial arts. Extremism researchers say they're neo-Nazis looking to mainstream their ideas.

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Western North Carolina tribe to vote on broader legalization of adult use of marijuana

12:36pm July 19, 2023

by Associated Press

Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will vote in September on whether they want to legalize marijuana possession and sales on tribal lands for anyone 21 and older — not just for those s

Former President Donald Trump dances on stage at the Turning Point Action conference on July 15.

Politics & Government

Young conservatives board the 'Trump Train' to 2024

11:37am July 19, 2023

by Elena Moore

Former President Donald Trump enjoyed massive support during a recent gathering of conservative youth and young activists ahead of the 2024 election.

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Attorneys for Trump attend first pretrial hearing in classified documents case

9:56am July 19, 2023

Attorneys for former President Trump, his aide Walt Nauta and the federal government were in court in Florida on Tuesday for the first pretrial hearing in the classified documents case.

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Mira Sorvino and Tim Ballard attend the premiere of Sound of Freedom on June 28 in Vineyard, Utah. Ballard is a former federal agent who went on to found the controversial anti-human trafficking organization depicted in the film.

QAnon supporters are promoting 'Sound of Freedom.' Here's why

9:37am July 19, 2023

by Shannon Bond

The movie is being criticized as a vehicle for conspiracy theories and misleading depictions of human trafficking — landing it in the middle of the country's politically polarized culture wars.

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