Politics Jul 16 WATCH: Tillis says he won't vote to confirm Blanche unless nominee meets with Epstein survivors By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Jun 03 WATCH: Bessent recalls telling acting intelligence director Pulte he was 'going to kick his ass' Bessent said he made the comment in the summer of 2025. President Donald Trump named Pulte acting director of national intelligence this week. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Mar 03 WATCH: Sen. Tillis calls for Noem's resignation as DHS head at oversight hearing The Republican senator blasted Noem for her leadership decisions in the immigration enforcement ramp-up in Minneapolis. By Joshua Barajas
Politics Mar 02 What to expect in North Carolina's midterm primaries 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. By Robert Yoon, Associated Press
Politics Aug 29 Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month she won't run for reelection in 2026 As Senate Republicans work to maintain their majority in the chamber, Ernst is joining a wave of her peers making headaches for the party. By Seung Min Kim, Hannah Fingerhut, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Jun 29 Republican North Carolina Sen. Tillis won't seek reelection after opposing Trump's bill By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Tillis, who would have been up for a third term, acknowledged the difficult political environment for those who buck their party and go it alone. His decision will create a political opportunity for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, opening… Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: 'Whose throat do I get to choke' if tariff approach fails, Tillis asks trade rep By Dan Cooney Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tillis described his phrase as a concept from management consulting that means someone has to be accountable. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: U.S. Trade Rep. Greer under fire in Senate hearing as world responds to Trump tariffs By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press “It seems like we’ve decided to begin a trade war on all fronts,″ said Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina. He said he wanted to know who in the Trump administration he should hold responsible — and “choke" —… Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 2:54 GOP senator surprised by Trump's 'blanket pardon' of Jan. 6 defendants By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said he was surprised by the scope of President Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 rioters. Lisa Desjardins reports on that reaction and a Republican strategy meeting at the White House. Continue watching
Dec 19 WATCH: GOP senators from the Carolinas urge essential disaster relief amid spending bill debate By Associated Press Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina entered the meeting with a large stack of papers he said were messages from constituents pleading for aid after Hurricane Helene. Continue reading