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Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., seen at a Senate hearing earlier this year, said he has "no problem" banning bump stocks.

NRA Backs Regulation Of Bump Stocks, As Some Republicans Support A Ban

6:40pm October 05, 2017

The devices that allow guns to be fired like automatic weapons were possessed by the mass shooter in Las Vegas. Democrats have introduced two bills this week to make them illegal.

North Carolina Judicial Map Makeover Moves Forward In Committee

12:05pm September 13, 2017

by David Ford

On Tuesday, plans to redraw North Carolina's judicial districts took a step forward during a special House committee meeting held in Raleigh.

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Politics & Government

Davie County Commissioner Dan Barrett Will Fill Legislative Seat

4:43pm August 16, 2017

by Bethany Chafin

Former Senator Andrew Brock left his seat earlier this summer when appointed by Senate Leader Phil Berger to the Board of Review. The Board hears unemployment insurance benefit claim appeals.

Analysis Projects Possible $1B Gap; GOP Says It Won't Happen

11:15am July 11, 2017

by Neal Charnoff

A report says the new North Carolina state budget could contribute to $1 billion in annual shortfalls by 2020.

The month of June, which is celebrated as gay pride month, has been particularly fraught for one subset of the LGBT community: Trump supporters. In Los Angeles the Pride Parade morphed into a Resist March to stand against the administration's policies.

As Pride Marches Take 'Resistance' Stance, Where Do LGBT Trump Supporters Fit In?

2:12pm June 12, 2017

by Christianna Silva

In cities across the U.S. over the weekend, LGBT people and allies marched for Pride month, many protesting the Trump administration. LGBT Trump supporters say that makes such events too divisive.

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., chair of the House Freedom Caucus, speaks during a news conference in February on Affordable Care Act replacement legislation.

Voters Back Home Don't Mind If Mark Meadows Bucks Authority

1:13pm April 17, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

Rather than resent Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C, for rebellious moves like torpedoing the GOP's replacement for Obamacare, voters outside Asheville are showing support for the legislator.

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People will still be able to buy health insurance if they have pre-existing conditions, but its not clear how healthy the health insurance market would be under the GOP bill.

How Will People Who Are Already Sick Be Treated Under A New Health Law?

8:49am March 13, 2017

by Julie Rovner

People withe pre-existing conditions would still be protected from insurance discrimination under the new House GOP bill, but it remains to be seen how that benefit would be paid for.

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House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas (from left) and House Energy and Commerce Chairman Greg Walden, R-Ore., answer questions about the American Health Care Act.

GOP Health Bill Faces Criticism As Committee Work Begins

6:27pm March 08, 2017

by April Fulton

Fending off attacks from the left and the right, House GOP leaders begin the process of amending their American Health Care Act, which would replace Obamacare.

Georgia Democratic House candidate Jon Ossoff addresses supporters and volunteers at his Marietta office on Saturday.

Can Democrats Turn Activism Into Votes? Special Elections Might Be A Clue

7:00am March 05, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

A victory in a Delaware legislative race has Democrats enthused, and some think they can pull off an upset in a Georgia House special election, giving evidence of growing anti-Trump sentiment.

Politics & Government

Trump Supporter Says President's 'Refreshing' Style Earns His Trust

4:45pm February 06, 2017

by Keri Brown

This week, we're hearing from people across the Piedmont to find out their feelings about the new president. In our series "The Road Ahead," WFDD's Keri Brown went to King, North Carolina, a small city in a county that overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump.

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