Politics Sep 29 GOP hopes fade in Georgia and North Carolina as party shifts focus in battle for Senate By Thomas Beaumont, Bill Barrow, Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Politics Sep 16 Watch 3:07 North Carolina Senate race emerges as Dems' best chance to flip GOP seat The 2026 primary season is officially over after voters in Delaware cast their ballots on Tuesday. With just seven weeks left until Election Day, Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the Democratic Party's chance to take control of the Senate… By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Jonah Anderson
Politics Sep 16 WATCH: Trump campaigns for GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley in North Carolina President Donald Trump tested his midterm campaign appeal Wednesday in North Carolina as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman Michael Whatley shore up his campaign against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper. By Bill Barrow, Erik Verduzco, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
Economy May 13 Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms Although President Donald Trump has tried to put more money in middle-class pockets with tax cuts, the benefits are being eroded as prices keep rising, especially during the war with Iran. The latest numbers, released Tuesday, showed the rate of… By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Politics Mar 04 Takeaways from the first elections of 2026 midterms For all the focus on Texas, elections in North Carolina could have a bigger impact on which party ultimately wins the Senate majority in the fall. By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Mar 03 North Carolina primary could set up Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal Senate race By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber. Continue reading
Mar 02 What to expect in North Carolina's midterm primaries By Robert Yoon, Associated Press North Carolina voters will narrow down the field of candidates Tuesday in a competitive U.S. Senate race that could decide control of the closely divided chamber in November. Continue reading
Sep 22 Ukrainian refugee's murder becomes flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race By Gary Robertson, Associated Press The stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train has become an early flashpoint in what will be a lengthy and expensive U.S. Senate campaign. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 6:55 RNC chair on Trump's convention appearance: 'It is a miracle that he's here' By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz, Alexa Gold The first night of the Republican National Convention featured former President Donald Trump's first public appearance since he was nearly killed. Amna Nawaz spoke with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley about Trump's appearance and the selection of JD Vance… Continue watching
Mar 08 RNC votes to install Trump's handpicked chair as the former president tightens control of the party By Steve Peoples, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Whatley is part of a leadership slate that will include the former president's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, as co-chair. The person running the party's day-to-day operations will be Chris LaCivita, a top Trump aide who will also serve as RNC chief… Continue reading