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Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?

Nov. 29, 2024 13:18 PM EST

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state. Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal...

Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?

Nov. 21, 2024 18:57 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidency, he's tried to demonstrate his dominance by naming loyalists for top administration positions, even though many lack expertise and some face sexual misconduct accusations. It often seems like he's daring Congress to oppose...

The Latest: Republicans win House majority of 218 seats

Nov. 13, 2024 22:39 PM EST

Republicans have won enough seats to control the House of Representatives, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on both chambers of Congress and the White House. Republicans gained control of the Senate last week. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from...

Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader? It remains deeply uncertain

Nov. 03, 2024 07:51 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans vying to replace longtime leader Mitch McConnell have been crossing the country to campaign and fundraise for colleagues, making their final arguments before a consequential ballot the week after the presidential election. But their pitches are mostly behind...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Oct. 04, 2024 18:02 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.; Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. ___ ...

Trump vows to be 'best friend' to Jewish Americans, as allegations of ally's antisemitism surface

Sep. 19, 2024 22:54 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday decried antisemitism hours after an explosive CNN report detailed how one of his allies running for North Carolina governor made a series of racial and sexual comments on a website where he also referred to himself as a “black NAZI.”...

Trump refuses to criticize Laura Loomer amid concerns from Republican allies about her influence

Sep. 13, 2024 23:43 PM EDT

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Donald Trump refused on Friday to condemn recent racist and conspiratorial comments from right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer, who traveled with him earlier this week to Tuesday night's presidential debate and several 9/11 memorial events. ...

North Carolina state Rep. Kelly Alexander Jr. dies at 75

Sep. 06, 2024 17:23 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — State Rep. Kelly Alexander Jr., a scion of an influential civil rights family in North Carolina who advocated for legalizing medical cannabis, died Friday. He was 75. A family statement posted on an Alexander social media site said the Mecklenburg County...