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Greensboro Student Hopes Presidential Candidates Pay Attention to Education

By • Jul 8, 2020
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Lynn Hey

Some people choose their life's path. For others, it’s seemingly chosen for them. For 19-year-old Afro-Latino Brayan Guevara, his career goals can clearly be traced to his family.

Guevara comes from a long line of educators; his mother is a college instructor and his grandparents were teachers in Honduras.

Trump Backs Dan Forest In NC Governor's Race

By • Jul 3, 2020
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest speaks to members of the media during a news conference in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, June 29, 2020. Forest plans to sue Gov. Roy Cooper over alleged violations of the state Emergency Management Act during the coronavirus pa
Gerry Broome / AP

President Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican who is aiming to deny Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper another term.

Gun Sales Continue Apparent Swell In June As Pandemic Rages And Politics Boil

By Jason deBruyn • Jul 2, 2020

Gun sales continued to mushroom in June, apparently due to a confluence of Joe Biden’s surge in polls, the spread of COVID-19, and ongoing protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

Americans bought 2.4 million firearms in June, according to industry estimates from Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting. That is a 145% increase from June 2019. Handgun sales make up the bulk of those estimates and increased at an even higher year-over-year rate of 178%.

Russian Bounties Further Strain Trump's Bond With Veterans

By • Jul 1, 2020
President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with lawmakers on immigration policy in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Washington.
Evan Vucci / AP

They didn't like it when then-candidate Donald Trump criticized John McCain for being captured in combat. They were angrier when Trump, as commander in chief, abandoned Kurdish allies in the Middle East. And they were upset again last month when he threatened to deploy troops against American protesters.

The Political Junkie On Which Of Today’s Issues Will Persist Into November

By & • Jun 26, 2020
Two women at a Black Lives Matter Protest
Elvert Barnes

 

American voters have a notoriously short political memory. The United States is struggling to come to terms with the inequities highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic and the recent police killings of numerous Black people — and some pundits are wondering which of the issues front of mind today will influence the upcoming elections in November.

#NC11 Runoff Analysis: How Much Of An Upset Was It Really?

By • Jun 25, 2020

Madison Cawthorn's overwhelming win Tuesday in the runoff election for the Republican looks like an upset, as the 24-year-old finished second to Lynda Bennett in the March 3rd primary.  His win Tuesday by a 2-to-1 margin wasn't as unexpected as it looks, though the vote totals were.

Cawthorn, 24, Defeats Trump's Pick In NC11 GOP Primary

By • Jun 24, 2020
Patrick Sebastian/Cawthorn Campaign / AP

A 24-year-old real estate investment CEO won Tuesday's Republican primary runoff for a western North Carolina congressional seat over President Donald Trump's endorsed candidate for the nomination.

Supreme Court Rules For DREAMers, Against Trump

By • Jun 18, 2020

Updated at 6:35 p.m. ET

In a major rebuke to President Trump, the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the administration's plan to dismantle an Obama-era program that has protected 700,000 so-called DREAMers from deportation. The vote was 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the opinion.

Trump, Hailing Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order Calling For Police Reform

By • Jun 16, 2020

Updated at 2:20 p.m. ET

President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday encouraging police departments to improve training — a step critics say falls short of what is needed to curb police officers' use of force against nonwhites.

The order comes as the president faces tremendous pressure to take action following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police last month.

Report: RNC Expected To Move Most Of Convention To Jacksonville

By editor • Jun 10, 2020

The Republican National Committee has tentatively decided to move much of its political convention to Jacksonville, Florida, while leaving some of the business aspects of the convention in Charlotte, according to a story in the Washington Post.

A Week Of Civil Unrest

By • Jun 5, 2020
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As protests took place across North Carolina and the nation, calling for justice after the killing of George Floyd, President Donald Trump called for a greater use of force.

In North Carolina two task forces were announced —one by the governor, one by lawmakers — aimed at trying to help bridge the racial divide.

Meanwhile, it looks less likely that the Republican National Convention will take place in Charlotte this August.

Becki Gray of the John Locke Foundation and Rob Schofield of NC Policy Watch review what was a historic week in the state and country.
 

WATCH: President Trump Speaks About Unexpectedly Strong Jobs Report

By • Jun 5, 2020
White House
Noah Fortson / NPR

President Donald J. Trump is speaking about the unexpectedly strong jobs report at the White House on Friday.

Watch his remarks here, live at 10 a.m.

Is Anything (Still) Normal About The 2020 Elections?

By • Jun 2, 2020
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How does a campaign fundraise during a pandemic? If the RNC departs from Charlotte, does that give anyone a political advantage? Will we see the customary election-year rallies this fall?  

North Carolina political strategist Jonathan Felts offers his answers on this episode of the WUNC Politics Podcast. And he talks about working with future candidates for office in Afghanistan. 


WATCH: Trump Addresses China's Actions On Hong Kong

By • May 29, 2020
Annette Elizabeth Allen / For NPR

President Trump is holding a press event following China's move to impose national security laws on Hong Kong.

Watch his remarks live here starting at 2 p.m.

The Political Junkie: Is 2020 Even Happening?

By & • May 29, 2020
Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via AP, Pool

Perhaps you are grateful for the lack of election news. While coverage of presidential primary contenders started back in 2018, former Vice President Joe Biden has all but disappeared from the news. 

The Political Junkie Looks At Politics In A Pandemic

By & • Apr 9, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders and staff walk down steps on Capitol Hill
Patrick Semansky / AP Photo

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is out of the Democratic presidential race. Former Vice President Joe Biden is now the presumptive nominee who will face President Donald Trump in November. 

Trump Lobs Fresh Barbs At Dems, Aims To Rally GOP Faithful

By • Mar 2, 2020
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Updated at 7:30 p.m. 

President Donald Trump lobbed fresh criticism at the Democratic presidential field Monday as he made an appearance in North Carolina to rev up his supporters on the eve of Super Tuesday's big round of primaries.

Senate Approves Legislation To Limit President's War Powers Against Iran

By • Feb 13, 2020

Updated at 3:18 p.m. ET

The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution to curb the president's war powers when it comes to Iran — a rare rebuke and effort to reassert Congress' authority,

The vote was 55-45 — with eight Republicans joining all Democrats to pass the measure. The tally fell far short of the two-thirds needed to override a presidential veto.

WATCH: Trump Set To Give 'Victory' Speech After Acquittal By The Senate

By • Feb 6, 2020
Noah Fortson / NPR

President Trump is addressing the nation a day after the Senate acquitted him of both articles of impeachment.

Trump said he was "totally vindicated" after a months-long impeachment inquiry and trial. Watch his remarks live.

Trump Addresses Iran's Attacks On Bases With U.S. Troops

By • Jan 8, 2020
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Elizabeth Allen / NPR

President Trump is speaking to the nation following attacks on military bases in Iraq where U.S. troops are stationed.

Trump tweeted on Tuesday night that "All is well!" and that an assessment of the casualties was underway. Iran said the missiles were launched as an act of self-defense after the U.S. killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Iraq.

McConnell Will Move Ahead With Impeachment Trial Rules Without Democrats' Support

By • Jan 7, 2020

Updated at 4:25 p.m. ET

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says he has the votes to establish rules for the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump without support from Democrats.

North Carolina Conservatives React To Impeachment Inquiry

By • Nov 22, 2019
President Donald Trump, left, gives his support to Dan Bishop, right, a Republican running for the special North Carolina 9th District U.S. Congressional race as he speaks at a rally in Fayetteville, N.C., Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
Chris Seward / AP

Following two weeks of impeachment testimony on Capitol Hill, it is unclear where – or when – the inquiry goes next. What has more clarity are the reactions from plenty of conservatives across North Carolina, who seem largely unmoved by the hearings.

WATCH: Trump Holds Joint Press Conference With Italian President

By • Oct 16, 2019
Noah Fortson / NPR

President Trump is holding a joint press conference with Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday.

In announcing the visit, the White House said the leaders "will celebrate the strong and enduring historical ties" between the countries. They are expected to discuss trade and security.

Political Junkie: Nation Still On High Alert After Mass Shootings. Will Legislation Follow?

By Dana Terry & • Aug 9, 2019
A vigil in Dayton, Ohio.
Mega Jelinger / AFP/Getty Images

With the nation still in shock and mourning over back-to-back mass shootings in Texas and Ohio last weekend, political leaders are being forced to address gun control. President Donald Trump spent the week speaking out against hate and visiting the impacted areas while also attacking any naysayers on Twitter.

LIVE: President Trump On Ohio And Texas Shootings

By • Aug 5, 2019
Chelsea Beck / NPR

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak from the White House about the mass shootings that took place over the weekend in Ohio in Texas. Watch his remarks live starting at approximately 10 a.m.

The Political Junkie On Mueller’s Testimony, Upcoming Democratic Debates And More

By & • Jul 26, 2019
Robert Mueller testifies before Congress.
Andrew Harnik / AP

What is the impact of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony in Congress this week? Since the seven hours of testimony on Wednesday, five more Democratic U.S. representatives endorsed the idea of impeachment: including Reps. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, Andre Carson of Indiana, Lori Trahan of Massachusetts, Peter DeFazio of Oregon and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware.

Acosta Resigns, Another Billionaire Bid For President: The Political Junkie

By Dana Terry & • Jul 12, 2019
President Trump is expected to use federal records to collect data on citizenship.
Noah Forston / NPR

The investigation into President Donald Trump continues as the House Judiciary Committee authorized subpoenas for several current and former Trump officials including son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kusher. The Democrats are in search of proof of obstruction of justice.

WATCH: Trump Speaks On Census And Citizenship Question

By • Jul 11, 2019
The White House
Noah Fortson / NPR

President Trump is speaking from the White House about his administration's push to add a question about citizenship to the 2020 census. Watch his remarks live starting at approximately 5 p.m. ET.
 

Trump To Hold 2020 Rally On Day Of Mueller's Testimony

By • Jul 3, 2019
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President Donald Trump will be holding a campaign rally in North Carolina on July 17 — the day that former special counsel Robert Mueller is expected to testify before Congress.

The Political Junkie: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Steps Down, Democratic Debates, And More

By & • Jun 14, 2019
Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that she will step down as press secretary by the end of June 2019.
Evan Vucci / AP

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be stepping down at the end of June, as announced through tweets from President Donald Trump. Sanders has been in Trump’s press office since his 2016 presidential campaign.

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