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Biden, Congress Meet with WNC Leaders on Hurricane Helene Funds
North Carolina officials, led by Governor Roy Cooper, met with President Biden to appeal for federal support for the state's recovery from Hurricane Helene. The catastrophic storm has left extensive damage and a recovery cost that the state cannot handle alone.
Steps North Carolina’s Divided Government Can Take to Tackle High Healthcare…
North Carolina, the most expensive state for healthcare, calls for bipartisan efforts to reduce costs via fair…
Significance of the End of NC Republican Supermajority
Michael McElroy discusses the end of the NC Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, noting its potential…
Trump Announces Picks for FDA, CDC, Surgeon General; NIH Director Still Pending
Trump names picks for FDA, CDC, Surgeon General roles, with Jay Bhattacharya likely for NIH. Marty Makary could be least controversial choice.
Trump’s Pentagon Nominee Criticizes UN, NATO, & Geneva Conventions
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The selection of Pete Hegseth by President Trump as a Pentagon pick has sparked concerns over his…
Trump Announces Picks to Lead FDA, CDC, and Serve as Surgeon General
Trump announces three trained physicians as his picks for leading FDA, CDC and serving as the Surgeon General.
Trump’s Retirement Reveals the Toll of Populism on American Healthcare
As Trump takes office amidst pandemic, concerns arise over potential healthcare privatization, cuts to Medicaid and the future of Medicare.
Trump Appoints Brooke Rollins as Agriculture Secretary
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President Trump has appointed Brooke Rollins as the Secretary of Agriculture. This completes his…
Life in Paw Paw, West Virginia: Poverty, Opioids, and Vaccine Skepticism
Discover the harsh realities of life in Paw Paw, West Virginia where poverty, shorter life expectancy, chronic…
Trump’s TV-Ready Cabinet: Fox Hosts, News Regulars, Entertainment Pros
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Donald Trump is casting a Cabinet with numerous individuals from the worlds of Fox hosts, cable news regulars, and entertainment professionals, which some view as a made-for-TV Cabinet. He has announced a series of high-profile appointments, bringing seven new picks to key positions. Analysis of Trump's Cabinet also points towards an…