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Trump Rallies for Whatley in North Carolina
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are visiting North Carolina this week to campaign for U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, with Trump speaking at a Gastonia rally and Melania touring an Ashe County elementary school to highlight education technology and community resilience in recovery from recent disasters. The appearances, including ticketed procedures and school visits, underscore a coordinated effort to energize Republican voters in the midterm race.
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Roy Cooper Says Democrats Need Room for Socialist Candidates: Report
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— Sep 11, 2026
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, said Democrats should make room for a broad range of views rather than distance themselves from s… — by Andrew Powell
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Congress Returns for Final Joint Session Until November
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— Sep 11, 2026
As Congress returns, Speaker Mike Johnson cancels the remaining House sessions while the Senate plans a three-week run, with a Russia sanctions bill and President Trump campaigning in North Carolina ahead of the midterms, and the Federal Reserve signals a potential rate hike. In parallel, 9/11 is recalled across media outlets and the political landscape tightens around the GOP midterm focus, while regulatory enforcement shifts toward discretion, highlighted by a $16 million settlement involving Trump over a CBS interview.
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EXCLUSIVE: Michael Whatley Raises $5.1 Million For Crucial North Carolina Senate Race
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— Jan 12, 2026
Republican North Carolina Senate candidate Michael Whatley raised $5.1 million in the final quarter of 2025, adding to his campaign war chest for a likely matchup with former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper in…
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Democrat in North Carolina Senate Race Concedes To Thom Tillis
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— Nov 10, 2020
Democrats’ path to retaking control of the U.S. Senate continues to narrow now that the Democratic Senate candidate in North Carolina, Cal Cunningham, has conceded to incumbent Sen. Thom Tills (R). In a statement on…
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Money Pours Into North Carolina as Battle for US Senate Heats Up
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— May 27, 2020
Republican U.S. Senator Thom Tillis is used to being in a tight spot in campaigns in the swing state of North Carolina, having come from behind in the polls six years ago to clinch his post. With his home state figuring…
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RNC Chair Officially Announces North Carolina Senate Run With Trump’s Backing
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— Jul 31, 2025
Republican National Committee (RNC) chair Michael Whatley officially announced on Thursday that he is running in North Carolina’s open 2026 Senate race. Whatley announced his candidacy in a statement posted to X…
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Top Dem Senate Recruit Gushes Over Support Of Trump Archnemesis
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— Jul 28, 2025
Former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is aligning himself with one of President Donald Trump’s longtime foes as he mounts a campaign to flip North Carolina’s open Senate seat blue. Cooper sent a joint…
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North Carolina Election Results Won’t Change for a Week: Officials
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— Nov 4, 2020
North Carolina election officials said on Wednesday they did not expect vote totals reported by the state to change for more than a week, as the state remained undecided in both the U.S. presidential race and a Senate…
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Movistar KOI Fénix Support Myrtus Posts 2-0 Day vs. KT Challengers and CFO Academy at WSCI
League of Legends player Myrtus (@Myrtus_Lol), support for Movistar KOI Fénix (the Spanish/ERL academy side), posted “2-0 TODAY VS KT AND CFO” with score/screenshots after his team swept KT Challengers (Korea) and CFO Academy (Taiwan) on Day 1 of the WSCI event. He later added a follow-up noting the first game result. The post is trending because it highlights a strong European academy performance (including a quick 25-minute win over KT’s academy) in an international challenger setting, generating excitement among EMEA/KOI fans about the undefeated start and cross-region results.
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North Carolina GOP Gives Democrats Juneteenth Surprise
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— Jun 20, 2025
North Carolina’s Senate Judiciary Committee spent Juneteenth advancing a bill to gut the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs across every level of state and local government. The measure — already through…
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Battle For Open North Carolina Senate Seat Poised To Be Hotly Contested
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— Jul 1, 2025
The race to succeed retiring Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis is shaping up to be highly competitive mere days after he announced his retirement. On Sunday, Tillis announced that he will not seek reelection in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Michael Whatley Blasts Roy Cooper’s ‘Pro-Criminal’ Policies In North Carolina Senate Race
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— Oct 20, 2025
Former Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Whatley is hammering former Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s track record on law-and-order issues in his bid to become the state’s next senator. The…
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Former Democratic Rep Launches Bid To Unseat GOP Senator
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— Apr 9, 2025
Former Democratic North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel said Wednesday that he is looking to oust Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis from his seat in 2026. Nickel announced his candidacy in a post on X, claiming that…
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Nine Senate Battlegrounds Could Decide Midterm Control
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— Sep 5, 2026
Democrats must flip four Senate seats to claim a majority in the November 3 midterms, with analysts identifying nine highly competitive races from North Carolina and Michigan to Texas and Alaska, where candidate quality and national dynamics such as President Trump’s low approval ratings could sway outcomes. In the House, Democrats aim to gain about three seats in key battlegrounds including Arizona, California, Texas, and Florida, amid a political environment that mirrors 2022 contrasts of an unfavorable president and inflation, potentially reshaping control across Congress.
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Emotional Ed Sheeran Returns to Stage in Philly
Singer Ed Sheeran apologized Saturday night as he hit the stage in Philadelphia after facing criticism due to Macklemore being dropped from his tour. "I’m not surprised that this week’s criticism was about something much more important," an emotional Sheeran said upon opening his show at Lincoln Financial Field. "I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes. I’m so, so s
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Lara Trump Teases Senate North Carolina Run: ‘It Would Be an Incredible Thing’
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— Nov 26, 2020
President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump was a leading figure in his reelection fight and as the president prepares to exit the White House, Lara Trump is rumored to be considering a Senate run in North…
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North Carolina Lawmakers Demand Congress Pass Disaster Aid Before Leaving Town
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— Dec 19, 2024
Two Republican senators set on providing relief to their constituents struggling in the wake of a catastrophic hurricane are demanding that Congress pass disaster aid before leaving town for the Christmas recess. North…
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Commentary: NC Dem Compares Capitol Incursion To 9/11 in Senate Campaign Launch Video
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— Apr 8, 2021
The Democratic mayor of a small town in North Carolina has launched a bid for the U.S. Senate, and he’s cashing in on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot by comparing it to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. Sure, that hours-long…
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Senator Comments On Trump Statements Following Train Murder
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— Sep 16, 2025
Well, it’s finally happening. A Ukrainian refugee fled a war zone… only to get murdered in Charlotte, North Carolina, after her alleged killer racked up 14 arrests and still roamed the streets like it was an…
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US Attorney’s Nomination In Jeopardy After Key GOP Senator Comes Out Against Him
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— May 6, 2025
Interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin’s nomination to serve as DC’s top prosecutor is in serious jeopardy after Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis suggested he will vote against the…
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South Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor
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EXCLUSIVE: Ted Budd Endorses Andy Barr In Kentucky Senate Race To Replace Mitch McConnell
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— Aug 14, 2025
Republican North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd is throwing his support behind Republican Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr in the hotly-contested 2026 GOP primary to succeed Mitch McConnell in the Senate. Barr is vying for the…
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Star Dem Candidate Leading By Only Single Digits In Key Senate Race, Poll Says
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— Aug 1, 2025
Former two-term Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leading his much lesser-known likely Republican opponent by just six points in the state’s 2026 Senate race, according to an early Emerson College poll…
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‘I’m Converted’: GOP Candidate In Niqab Says She’s Totally A Conservative Now
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— Dec 29, 2025
The sole Republican candidate running for North Carolina’s 22nd state Senate district is turning heads after donning a Niqab-style face veil in her candidate photo and voting for Democrats in past elections despite her…
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Schumer Calls for an Investigation Into Postmaster General After Reports of Campaign Finance Misconduct
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— Sep 7, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called on the North Carolina attorney general to investigate after a report released by The Washington Post alleges Postmaster General Louis DeJoy reimbursed employees for…
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‘I Do Believe That Black Lives Matter’: Madison Cawthorn Weighs in on GOP Police Reform Bill
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— Jun 26, 2020
North Carolina 11th Congressional District candidate Madison Cawthorn is sharing his opinion on the Black Lives Matter movement and the recent police reform legislation put forth by Senate Republicans. Cawthorn achieved…
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Pedro Acosta Posts Winner Selfie After Maiden MotoGP Victory
MotoGP rider Pedro Acosta shared a celebratory selfie marking his first win in the premier class, captioned “WINNER selfie 🥇🦈 Thanks team @KTM_Racing.” The post is trending due to strong fan engagement celebrating the young Spanish rider and KTM’s success.
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