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‘Everybody Wants to Avoid a Primary’: Democrats Wait On Cooper

by Calen Razor May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

The former governor is still undecided, but Democrats are beginning to game out who would run if Cooper doesn’t.

Posted inPolitics

FEMA Uncertainty Is Frustrating Officials Navigating Hurricane Recovery

by Calen Razor April 24, 2025April 26, 2025

“It’s still not completely clear what the feds are gonna pay for and what they’re not,” said one North Carolina state lawmaker.

Posted inPolitics

N.C. Task Force on FEMA Urges ‘Cautious Approach’

by Calen Razor April 16, 2025April 26, 2025

The group recommends against some of the moves the Trump administration has already taken.

Posted inPolitics

White House Asks FEMA Task Force to Delay Recommendations

by Calen Razor April 9, 2025April 26, 2025

Task force member and N.C. Rep. Chuck Edwards said the White House asked him to push off announcing a proposal.

Posted inPolitics

What Are Trump’s Plans for FEMA? Depends Who You Ask.

by Calen Razor March 28, 2025April 26, 2025

The head of Homeland Security says she’s going to “eliminate” the agency. N.C. lawmakers say they’re working on reforms. 

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Run, Roy, Run?

by Calen Razor March 19, 2025April 26, 2025

Democrats are putting pressure on former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to run for senate.

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Thom Tillis’ Spat With Trump Advisers Raises a New Reelection Challenge

by Calen Razor March 9, 2025April 26, 2025

N.C. Republicans are wondering why Trump’s advisers are going after someone they see as the best chance at retaining a Senate seat.

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Thom Tillis Is Already Navigating a Delicate Balance for Reelection

by Ursula Perano and Calen Razor March 2, 2025April 26, 2025

Asked what he makes of primary threats, Sen. Thom Tillis was wry. “They’re cute,” he said.

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