Nation Nov 23 Federal agents escalate tactics as Trump administration pushes for more migrant arrests By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson
Nation Nov 20 Federal immigration crackdown in Charlotte has ended, sheriff says The operation, led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, resulted in hundreds of arrests. The sheriff's office stated that no further border agent operations will occur in Charlotte on Thursday. By Gary D. Robertson, John Seewer, Associated Press
Nation Nov 17 Watch 6:06 How Charlotte is responding to Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in city Charlotte is the latest city to be targeted by the Trump administration as part of its crackdown on illegal immigration. William Brangham discussed how local officials are responding to Border Patrol agents on the city’s streets with George Dunlap, a… By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz
Politics Nov 13 Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, local sheriff says The next city bracing for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is Charlotte, North Carolina, which could see an influx of federal agents as early as this weekend, a county sheriff said Thursday. By Allen G. Breed, Associated Press
Politics Sep 09 WATCH: White House uses Charlotte killing of Ukrainian refugee to criticize Democratic policies The case has become latest flashpoint in the debate over whether cities such as Charlotte are adequately addressing violent crime, mental illness and transit safety. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Sep 08 Charlotte officials under fire after man with long criminal history kills Ukrainian refugee on train By Erik Versuzco, Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press Charlotte, North Carolina, officials are facing criticism for failing to keep a man with a history of erratic behavior off the streets before he fatally stabbed a young Ukrainian refugee on a commuter train last month. Continue reading
Sep 12 WATCH: Harris speaks at campaign event in Charlotte, first since debate with Trump By Bill Barrow, Chris Megerian, Jonathan J. Cooper, Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Kicking off a day of battleground campaigning by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the Democratic vice president is highlighting her support from Republicans who have endorsed her and emphasizing her defense of abortion rights and heath care access. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 3:48 What impact will North Carolina have on the 2020 election? By PBS NewsHour Next August, the Republican National Convention will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. NewsHour Weekend traveled there this week for a look ahead at how changing state demographics might impact the 2020 presidential election. Hari Sreenivasan spoke with Adam Hochberg,… Continue watching
Apr 30 North Carolina campus shooting leaves at least 2 dead By Tom Foreman Jr., Associated Press A shooting on a North Carolina university campus left two people dead and four wounded Tuesday, prompting a lockdown and chaotic scene in the state's largest city. Continue reading
Jul 20 Republicans pick Charlotte to host 2020 convention By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Move over, Las Vegas. The Republican Party will host its 2020 presidential nominating convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Continue reading