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North Carolina lawmakers, officials react to passage of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
The passage of President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill in the United States House Thursday ...
Bill’s route and 4-vote win runs through North Carolina’s 10-4 advantage
While passage Thursday afternoon and signing Friday of the budget reconciliation bill may have been in Washington, its road ...
Trump's pick to replace Tillis could boost Republican midterm turnout in North Carolina, analysts say
Political parties typically benefit from having an incumbent candidate on the ballot, but U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis didn’t bring ...
North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds
The Green Party will remain an official party in North Carolina, able to field candidates statewide through the 2028 ...
Lara Trump, Roy Cooper in the mix as Tillis retirement ignites fierce North Carolina Senate race
Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle for his seat, ...
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Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won’t seek reelection after opposing Trump’s bill - Los Angeles Times
The North Carolina Republican Party chairman, Jason Simmons, said the party wishes Tillis well and “will hold this seat for Republicans in 2026.” Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, ...
Ron Johnson implies North Carolina is among ‘biggest abusers’ of Medicaid
All Republican senators except Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to progress in the chamber.
North Carolina legislature leaves after passing Helene aid package, but still no budget
The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills ...