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IRS did better than expected in tax season, watchdog says

Jun 25

DOJ investigating MLB for religious violations after Pride hat warning

Jun 19

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DOGE’s claim of $110B in savings was vastly inflated and riddled with errors: GAO

DOGE couldn't verify 96% of reported grant savings, a review found.

Aug 7

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House passes $70B immigration funding bill, sending measure to Trump

Jun 9

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Social Security retirement fund faces shortfall unless Congress acts

Jun 9

Trump admin proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks

May 26

Patel trip included 'VIP snorkel' at Pearl Harbor memorial: Emails

May 15

DOGE depositions show 'no' regrets for lost income

Mar 15

Governor, NC state leaders travel to D.C. request more Helene support

Jan 16

Latest Videos

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HHS pauses child care payments after alleged fraud in Minn

Jan 1

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Former NC federal worker shares concern as shutdown looms

Sep 29, 2025

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How federal funding cuts to public broadcasting could impact North Carolina

Jul 18, 2025

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House and Senate Republicans share concerns about Trump's spending bill

Jun 4, 2025

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Congresswoman Ross holds town hall on changes to government

Mar 21, 2025

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Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing sensitive taxpayer data

Feb 9, 2025

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Debt ceiling talks end after briefly resuming, McCarthy's top negotiator says

May 20, 2023

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After veto override vote, lawmakers tout funding included in Senate Bill 20

May 17, 2023

Latest Stories

Child care payments on pause in all states following alleged fraud in Minnesota, US DHHS says

"NCDHHS has not received formal notice from the federal government related to this matter," Gov. Stein says.

Jan 1

NC Lumbee tribal members in D.C. to witness historic moment as it gains full federal recognition

"It means validity as a tribe."

Dec 19, 2025

Lumbee Tribe react to bill that inches them closer to federal recognition: 'The closest we've been'

The Lumbee Tribe was first recognized by Congress in 1956, but the legislation didn't include federal benefits.

Dec 11, 2025

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What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP

After a disruptive U.S. government shutdown, federal SNAP food assistance is again flowing to low-income households. But in the months ahead, many participants will have to abide by new work requirements.

Nov 19, 2025

Federal services, agencies slowly returning after government shutdown ends

The longest federal government shutdown in history is now history, and agencies and services are starting to slowly come back to normal.

Nov 13, 2025