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North Carolina applies to be first state in 2028 Democratic presidential primary

EMERGENCY MEETING ON SUNDAY TO COME UP WITH A RESPONSE. NORTH CAROLINA IS APPLYING TO BE AN EARLY STATE IN THE 2028 DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY. WE ARE ONE OF 12 STATES THAT’S APPLIED TO LEAD OFF THAT PROCESS. BACK IN 2024. FORMER PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN …

Lawsuit Accuses Former U.S. Senator of Stealing North Carolina Woman’s Husband

A new lawsuit filed in a federal court in North Carolina accuses Kyrsten Sinema, the former U.S. senator from Arizona, of pursuing a romantic relationship with a member of her security team, leading him to dissolve his marriage.  Among other things, the …

Trump wants to oust the Fed chair. Why a DOJ inquiry has backfired

Jan. 19, 2026, 9:39 a.m. ET The latest battlefront in the Justice Department’s campaign to exact retribution on foes of President Donald Trump looks increasingly likely to have the opposite effect: Its criminal subpoena of Jerome Powell could actually make …

The Democrats’ 2028 calendar fight: 12 states apply for a spot at the front of the line

By Arit John, Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Democrats are kicking off the process of setting their 2028 presidential primary calendar this month, after 12 states submitted applications to lead the process. For decades, Democrats closely mirrored Republicans …

Trump’s 5 immigration promises: Has he lived up to them?

Since his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has acted quickly in implementing his sweeping immigration agenda, which has emerged as a tentpole in all of his presidential campaigns. From high-profile ICE raids — and counterprotests in cities …

The second Trump administration found its official voice, and that voice said ‘post banger memes’

On the first Thanksgiving weekend of President Donald Trump’s second term, the Washington Post published a serious scoop about the administration. The Post reported that US military forces, after attacking a civilian boat that the administration claimed …

We asked what you thought of Trump's first year back…

Jan. 19, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET This time last year, we asked our first round of questions for a new project called Forum here at USA TODAY Opinion, asking readers to lend their voices to the conversation. We've had thousands of responses on topics ranging …

FBI Captures Half of ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitives in First Year of Trump’s Second Term, Officials Say

Federal officials say five of the FBI’s ten most wanted fugitives have been taken into custody in less than a year, surpassing totals from the prior administration. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The FBI has captured five of its ten most wanted fugitives …

The GOP’s Mamdani Dilemma

0 Open and scroll to the comments section Capping credit card interest rates, limiting CEO pay, barring institutional investors from owning rental properties: Republican President Donald Trump? Or Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist mayor of New York …

Tannery/Jenkins site cleanup advancing

The North Wilkesboro commissioners officially approved accepting a $1.76 million Brownfields Grant for cleaning up the tannery/Jenkins property during their Jan. 6 meeting. North Wilkesboro Planning Director Joseph Kamperman said then that the “ …

Exclusive — Rep. Mark Harris: Trump Leading on Law and Order, Great Healthcare Plan Makes Him ‘Bullish’ on Midterm ...

Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) on Breitbart News Saturday said that President Donald Trump’s leadership on restoring law and order and unveiling the Great Healthcare Plan makes him “bullish” on Republicans’ chances to maintain their majority in Congress during …

Powell probe showed extent of support from GOP lawmakers and finance community for independent bank

Trump has denied he had anything to do with the probe, but he boasted last week in a speech to the Detroit Economic Club: “That jerk will be gone soon”. Officials say Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for Washington DC, made the decision to issue the subpoena …

Ex-senator Kyrsten Sinema is HECKLED by men saying they're having affair with her...days after lurid sex accusations ...

Former Arizona Senator Krysten Sinema was heckled by several men claiming to have had an affair with her just days after lurid accusations about her sex life came to light. Sinema, who represented Arizona in the US Senate from 2019 to 2025, was at the …

The path to a Democratic Senate majority runs through these voters

With a series of candidate recruiting successes, Democrats have established a plausible, if still difficult, path to recapturing the Senate this year. But to regain the majority, the party will need to overcome the blue-collar barricade. In nearly all the …

Here are the hurdles Trump faces in his push for low interest rates and a friendly Fed

As President Trump prepares to nominate a new Federal Reserve chair in the coming months, he hasn't been shy about his goal for the powerful economic posting: lower interest rates.  "I want somebody that when the market is doing great, interest …

Republican dissent as key figures warn Trump against Greenland pursuit

Donald Trump’s renewed interest in taking control of Greenland has become a subject of pointed dissent among congressional Republicans, with several allies speaking out in recent days against the idea after the president reintensified his interest …

Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Sued for Allegedly Breaking Up a Marriage: What to Know

Kyrsten Sinema—a Democratic-turned-independent former U.S. Senator known for bucking party orthodoxy—left Congress last year but is now back in headlines as she faces a lawsuit for allegedly breaking up the 14-year marriage of one of her staffers while in …

Trump knows he’s toast

It’s a perennial argument: Does President Donald Trump know he’s lying, or is he just stupid or demented (or both)? For example, does he know he lost the 2020 presidential election, or does he actually believe the falsehoods he spreads about it? Every once …

Arkansas Advocate: University of Arkansas abruptly withdrew incoming law dean’s offer. Here’s what happened

The University of Arkansas’ reversal of its offer to hire Emily Suski as its next law school dean has sparked concerns that the decision chills faculty’s free speech. The university said it was withdrawing the offer after key Republicans raised concerns …

Montez DeCarlo Examines Power, Spectacle, And Consequence In 'Grabbing America By The P'

A Disciplined Political Chronicle That Traces How Performance Eclipsed Principle—And How Attention Quietly Reshaped American Democracy NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Montez DeCarlo announces the release …

President Trump Calls for Emergency Procurement Auction to Address Escalating Electricity Prices

Bipartisan agreement urging PJM to implement an “emergency power auction” DC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To reduce and stabilize energy prices for American families that have increased 25% to 30% since January 2021, the Trump …

USDLA to Host Public Policy Week Tuesday Jan 20 - Friday Jan 23 2026

The distance learning association will provide a week of complimentary webinar sessions focused on the most serious challenges facing the educational industry WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United …

Spotter Global & Mobile Pro Systems Announce Joint Webinar on Radar Trailer Security Solutions for 2026 World Cup

The webinar will showcase how radar trailers are uniquely suited to fill the C-UAS needs of stadiums hosting this year's World Cup in North America. OREM, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the high …

Sanford Housing Authority Launches Comprehensive Public Safety Initiative with Tsunami Cameras, Manager, & Safety Hubs

SHA's Public Safety Manager, Jeffrey Gorley, a member of the ENC Chapter of NOBLE, has been chosen as the Lead for the 2026 Faith & Blue Initiative in Sanford SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sanford …

LLENA (AI)® Launches V2: Smart AI Health Solutions — Nutrition, Coaching, Exercise + Food Access to U.S. & Canada

Next-gen LLENA (AI)® expands smarter AI health solutions & better food access across North America with bipartisan & major vendor support for rural communities. LA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LLENA (AI) Health …

New Platform Attacks Campaign Industry's Biggest Weakness: 60-70% Volunteer Capacity Drain

WIN PC App Reduces Organizer Burden While Increasing Volunteer Retention Through Self-Service Model LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As campaigns nationwide struggle with volunteer coordination …

The National Space Society Celebrates Victory in Saving NASA Science

Passage of H.R. 6938 Restores Near‑Full Funding for NASA, Protecting U.S. Leadership in Exploration and Discovery KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Space Society (NSS) proudly celebrates …

Digital Global Systems Joins Cyber Future Foundation at the Cyber Future Dialogue 2026 in Davos

DGS joins CFF in Davos to spotlight RF Awareness as a foundation for secure, resilient communications in a contested world. DAVOS, GRAUBüNDEN, SWITZERLAND, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyber Future Foundation (CFF) today announced that Digital …

London Parliamentary-Style Debate Shows Why Sweden Is Beating Smoking — While Others Are Not

Experts discussed how safer nicotine alternatives helped drive Sweden’s smoking rate down to nearly 5%. Quit Like Swedeen (NYSE:QLS) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sweden’s sustained decline in smoking, now …

Age-Based Tax Credits: The Engine of President Trump’s 'Great Healthcare Plan'

Age-Based Tax Credits: The Engine of President Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” BELLEVUE, NE, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Donald J. Trump this week outlined Trumpcare his “Great Healthcare Plan,” describing a …

FEDCON Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Reaffirms Support for Minority-Owned Businesses

FEDCON (FederalGovernment.info) sends its best thoughts to every American during Martin Luther King Jr. Day TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEDCON (FederalGovernment.info) sends its best thoughts to every …

Groundswell Coalition, a 501(c)(4) Organization, Launches Following Metro Atlanta Campus Listening Tour

The launch builds on a pre-launch campus listening initiative that documented student perspectives through open, discussion-based engagement. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Groundswell Coalition, a newly launched 501( …

U.S. suspends immigration visas for 75 countries, sending ripple effects across investment immigration strategies

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. State Department has announced that it will halt the processing and issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, citing concerns that applicants from these …

Franklin Woman Pleads Guilty to Aiding in the Preparation of False Tax Returns

Bayside Man Charged with Cyberstalking and Transmitting Interstate Threats

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of January 19, 2026

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Budget   On Wednesday, January 21, the Committee on the Budget will hold a full committee hearing called "Reverse the Curse: Skyrocketing Health Care Costs and America's …

IRS Expands Use of AI in Wage Garnishments and Tax Levies in 2026

New IRS automation is accelerating audits, levies, and wage garnishments, prompting tax professionals to reassess how enforcement actions are addressed. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Internal Revenue …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of January 19, 2026

Protecting the Rights of Pregnant Students Unfortunately, many pregnant college students feel forced to choose between their child and their academic future, instead of feeling empowered to choose life and education.  On college campuses, pregnant students …

Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026 Unveiled by TTW

Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026 Unveiled by TTW NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travel and Tour World (TTW) has revealed its Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026, showcasing airports that are …