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Pence speaks in North Carolina against broad Trump tariffs and praises House on tax bill

Pence speaks in North Carolina against broad Trump tariffs and praises House on tax bill

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence is praising congressional Republicans for pushing ahead with President Donald Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts. But Pence also had strong words on Monday in North Carolina against his former boss early in his second term for pursuing wide ranging tariffs that Pence believes will harm American consumers and workers. Pence’s Advancing American Freedom Foundation held a roundtable event in Raleigh with conservative business leaders. The event marked another step by Pence to try to distinguish himself among the small group of Republicans in Washington willing to publicly criticize policies sought by the second Trump administration.… Continue Reading

Three red wolf pups born at Durham Museum of Life and Science

Three red wolf pups born at Durham Museum of Life and Science

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Officials at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham say three recently born red wolf pups are still in good health. The litter, all male, was delivered on May 3 by Martha, a 7-year-old red wolf and part of a carefully managed breeding pair. The pups’ arrival is considered a milestone for the critically endangered species. Sherry Samuels from the Museum of Life and Science says this is the second year the same pair has bred, and this time, the outcome was successful.… Continue Reading

Brian Smith named new president and CEO of GoTriangle

Brian Smith named new president and CEO of GoTriangle

GoTriangle has announced that Brian Smith will take over as President and CEO of the regional transit agency beginning June 1, 2025. Smith brings over 16 years of experience from Hampton Roads Transit in Virginia, where he advanced to Deputy CEO and led numerous initiatives focused on expanding service, enhancing reliability, and fostering regional collaboration. His appointment comes as GoTriangle continues to implement a long-term strategic plan aimed at meeting growing transit needs across the Triangle.… Continue Reading

The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play

The election director in North Carolina, a key swing state, is ousted after a Republican power play

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s elections board has ousted the agency’s executive director after Republicans gained control. The State Board of Elections on Wednesday replaced executive director Karen Brinson Bell with Sam Hayes, the top lawyer for the GOP’s House speaker. Brinson Bell has been widely praised in election circles nationwide for her performance as executive director for nearly six years. The board’s composition got altered just last week through a state law enacted late last year by Republican lawmakers that stripped the Democratic governor of his appointment power and gave it to the Republican state auditor. The law got implemented even though trial judges struck it down as unconstitutional just two weeks ago.… Continue Reading

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