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Published September 25Judge agrees to delay Comey arraignment to January
A federal judge has agreed to delay until January former FBI Director James Comey’s scheduled arraignment on federal charges that he threatened President Donald Trump with a social media post.
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Published September 24NRSC calls Politico report on shifting away from NC, Georgia ‘fake news’
A Politico report indicating that NRSC plans to shift funding away from NC and Georgia was disputed by several NRSC sources.
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Published September 22GOP super PAC pulls $6.5M in Whatley ad funds
Old North Action removed $6.5 million in October ad reservations, according to media tracker AdImpact, Semafor reported. The PAC still has $14.5 million in ad reservations through Election Day.
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Published September 22Marshall talks defense industry, foreign partners at trade summit
Elaine Marshall, NC Secreatry of State, cultivates relationships at the state and internationl level crucial to economic success.
5 Illini set to compete at ITA All-American Championships
Illinois is heading to Cary, North Carolina, this weekend to kick off the ITA All-American Championships. It will send five players to compete as it looks to build momentum early this season. The tournament has been one of collegiate tennis’ premier fall events since 1983, and…
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Published September 184th Circuit will not rule on FCC action in ad rate dispute before Oct. 1
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has deferred until next month any action against the Federal Communications Commission on behalf of Roy Cooper and three other Democratic congressional candidates.
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Published September 17Lindberg sues NC insurance commissioner in New York federal court
Former top North Carolina political donor Greg Lindberg has filed a federal lawsuit in New York against state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, two other men, and a law firm. The suit alleges an illegal “coordinated scheme” against Lindberg for “self-enrichment and political…
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Published September 17Edwards files complaint against Ethics Committee leaders
Rep. Chuck Edwards asks a congressional watchdog to investigate House Ethics Committee leaders over the process that led to his censure.
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Published September 17Duke under federal investigation over foreign funding disclosures
The US Departments of Education and State have opened an investigation into Duke University's reporting of foreign gifts and contracts, focused on its Duke Kunshan campus in China. Federal officials say Duke's disclosures were late and incomplete, and the university has 30 days…
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Published September 17CJ poll: Cooper leads Whatley by 15 as Republican voters drift to undecided
Voters see both US Senate candidates as tied to their party's national wing: 74% said Whatley would likely support the Trump administration's priorities if elected, and 60% said Cooper would likely support the priorities of the Democratic Socialists of America.
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Published September 16NC ranks among top 10 states for innovation
The state’s innovation economy has improved faster than that of the US overall since the early 2000s.
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Published September 15GOP groups oppose latest election ad court maneuver from Cooper, Dems
Groups that work to elect Republicans to the US House and Senate oppose efforts from North Carolina’s Roy Cooper and other Democrats to limit the types of political groups that can secure the lowest broadcast advertising rates.