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How the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling could affect the North Carolina Senate race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday, abortion found its way to the forefront of North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2022

Editorial: Trump ally Ted Budd is avoiding Jan. 6 and the election lies he once helped spread

It should be impossible to avoid the Jan. 6 committee hearings — especially if you’re a politician asking people to vote for you in November.

Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022

Crypto-linked super PACs boost spending on primary races

WASHINGTON — Super PACs with ties to the cryptocurrency industry have spent at least $31.2 million in primary races ahead of this year’s midterms, with most of the money coming from a handful of executives at just one company.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022

GOP Senate retirements could spell trouble for earmarks' future - Roll Call

The Senate Republican Conference will lose some prolific earmarkers to retirement next year, which may prompt a second look at the practice.

Roll Call · Jun 13, 2022

Editorial: Hearing delivers brutal reminders of why Republicans want you to forget Jan. 6

January 6, 2021 is a day seared in the minds of most Americans, but as time passes and memories fade, not everyone will recall just how horrific it actually was.

Tribune News Service · Jun 11, 2022

Ethical questions cloud Zinke’s ‘SEAL PAC’

WASHINGTON In a TV ad released in January, a half-dozen black-and-white photos appear one after another, showing U.S. military personnel in uniform, hard at work defending America. They are old photos of servicemembers who have since become politicians.

Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022

Ethical questions cloud Zinke's SEAL PAC - Roll Call

Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's PAC says it supports conservative veterans but doesn't always follow through.

Roll Call · May 31, 2022

Decade since NC governor win, McCrory trounced in Senate bid

Pat McCrory's political career has taken quite a turn in the past decade

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Democrats signal they plan to fight for NC Senate seat - Roll Call

Democrats signaled they plan to fight for North Carolina's open seat with a seven-figure ad buy defending Senate nominee Cheri Beasley.

Roll Call · May 23, 2022

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Elections took place in at least eight states on Tuesday, including statewide primaries in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Here’s a look at some noteworthy results in battleground races:

Ballotpedia · May 20, 2022