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Tillis Says He Won’t Seek Reelection After Trump Primary Threats

Republican Party · North Carolina

Tillis Says He Won’t Seek Reelection After Trump Primary Threats

42% Center coverage: 282 sources

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., announced Sunday that he would not run for re-election, one day after he opposed a sweeping bill for President Donald Trump's agenda.See the Story

Tillis becomes third GOP senator to oppose Trump’ s big, beautiful bill

Republican Party · United States

Tillis becomes third GOP senator to oppose Trump’ s big, beautiful bill

36% Center coverage: 48 sources

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) announced after a meeting with Senate GOP leaders and colleagues Saturday afternoon that he will vote “no” on both the motion to proceed and final passage of the Republican megabill to implement President Trump’s agenda because of deep cuts to federal Medicaid funding.See the Story

Supreme Court Vacates Appellate Rulings on Transgender Care in Four States

Transgender · United States

Supreme Court Vacates Appellate Rulings on Transgender Care in Four States

51% Center coverage: 29 sources

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Trump beheading post by von Haefen prompts calls for her resignation

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Trump beheading post by von Haefen prompts calls for her resignation

Reaction to Sen. Tillis retirement: Trump, NC Democrats both seem ...

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Reaction to Sen. Tillis retirement: Trump, NC Democrats both seem ...

Lara Trump considers Senate bid in North Carolina to replace Thom Tillis

57% Center coverage: 14 sources

Lara Trump, the president’s daughter-in-law and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), is considering a potential Senate bid in North Carolina after Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced he would not seek reelection. North Carolina Politics · North Carolina See the Story

Reaction to Sen. Tillis retirement: Trump, NC Democrats both seem ...

56% Left coverage: 16 sources

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ surprise retirement announcement over the weekend creates a sudden opening in next year’s midterm elections, setting off a scramble of successor speculation that includes both a former Democratic governor and a Trump other than the one who ultimately nudged Tillis into leaving. Tillis’ decision, revealed Sunday […]Donald Trump · Raleigh See the Story

'Legal warfare': Dems fear avalanche of GOP dirty tricks in 2026 midterms

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The 2026 midterms elections are a little over 16 months away, and Democrats are hoping that unpopular policies by President Donald Trump — from tariffs to severe Medicaid cuts — will enable them to retake the U.S. House of Representatives and flip some GOP-held seats in the U.S. Senate. In November, Democratic strategists will be looking at two gubernatorial races — one in Virginia, one in New Jersey — as a referendum on Trump's presidency and t…Donald Trump · North Carolina Read Article

Lara Trump, RNC Chair Whatley emerge on shortlist as replacement for retiring GOP NC Sen Tillis

80% Right coverage: 5 sources

Other possibilities include National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson and North Carolina GOP Rep. Pat Harrigan.Donald Trump · North Carolina See the Story

Trump Threatens to Back Tillis Primary Challengers After 'No' Vote on ...

52% Right coverage: 33 sources

Trump targets Senator Tillis on Truth Social after his vote against the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' hinting at support for challengers in the 2026 primaries.Donald Trump · North Carolina See the Story

Thom Tillis Couldn't Survive a Breakup with Donald Trump

50% Left coverage: 4 sources

Tillis was one of only two Republican senators to vote against the sprawling “Big Beautiful Bill.” Trump attacked him hours later.Rand Paul · North Carolina See the Story

NC House of Representatives Approve Additional $700M to Support Helene Recovery Efforts

48% Center coverage: 35 sources

By Deanna Sipe Click here for updates on this story RALEGH, North Carolina (WLOS) — The North Carolina House of Representatives approved a spending plan to invest an additional $700 million to support Helene recovery efforts across western North Carolina. Adding this round of funding to the previous amount of $1.4 billion brings the totalRadio · Raleigh See the Story

Man who spent 27 years in prison going home after murder conviction overturned: ‘I’m innocent’

95% Center coverage: 19 sources

A man who was in prison for almost three decades is going home after a judge vacated a first-degree murder conviction as part of a plea deal, according to a Duke University School of Law Wrongful Convictions Clinic news release.US Crime · North Carolina See the Story

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