North Carolina

North Carolina bill restricting transgender youth sports heads to Gov. Cooper’s desk

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

Initial votes in the House and Senate indicate any veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, would likely be overridden in the final weeks of the session.

North Carolina state House speaker sued for damages over alleged affair with local official’s wife

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

North Carolina's state House speaker is being sued for damages by a local elected official who alleges the powerful Republican ruined his marriage by having an affair with his wife.

North Carolina legislature pushes limits on transgender youth rights in last days of session

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

The legislative push comes in the waning weeks of the North Carolina session and as many Republican-led state legislatures round out a record year of legislation targeting transgender residents.

Abortion providers in North Carolina file federal lawsuit challenging restrictions

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

Friday's lawsuit comes one month after the Republican supermajority in the state's General Assembly fast-tracked the law through both chambers and overrode a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

Former North Carolina health official Dr. Mandy Cohen is picked to be new CDC director

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Dr. Mandy Cohen has been picked to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. the White House announced her appointment Friday. She succeeds Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who last month announced she was resigning effective June 30.

Supreme Court declines to review North Carolina’s decision to nix license plates with Confederate flag

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The dispute stems from North Carolina's 2021 decision to stop issuing specialty license plates bearing the insignia of the North Carolina chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

News Wrap: Trump vows he’ll ‘never leave’ presidential race despite charges

In our news wrap Sunday, Trump said that not even a felony conviction would drive him out of the presidential race, Ukrainian forces say they’ve retaken a southeastern village from Russian occupiers, former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and…

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North Carolina GOP votes to censure Sen. Tillis for support of LGBTQ+ rights, gun policies

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

As Sen. Tillis has gained influence in Congress for his willingness to work across the aisle, his record on LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and gun violence has raised concerns among some state Republicans that the senator has strayed from conservative values.

Trump gives 1st public speech since federal indictment to Republicans in Georgia

By Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy, Jill Colvin, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Speaking at a Republican state convention in Georgia, Trump cast his indictment by the Department of Justice as an attempt to damage his chances of returning to the White House as he campaigns for a second term.

WATCH: Biden discusses economic security for military members and veterans at Fort Liberty

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Friday will sign an executive order that aims to bolster job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose careers are often disrupted by their loved ones' deployments.