North Carolina
Nida Allam mounts progressive primary challenge to Rep. Valerie Foushee in North Carolina
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Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam has announced a primary challenge against Rep. Valerie Foushee in North Carolina's 4th Congressional District. The 31-year-old progressive enters the race with backing from several national left-leaning groups and Sen. Bernie Sanders, positioning her campaign as a bid to bring more aggressive resistance to Donald Trump’s agenda and stronger representation for working-class voters.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has secured full federal recognition from the U.S. government, ending a 137-year campaign that began in 1888. President Trump signed the bill into law, prompting emotional celebrations among tribal members in Washington, D.C. This milestone opens access to vital federal resources for the tribe's 55,000 members.
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A fatal stabbing on a North Carolina train allegedly carried out by a twice-deported Honduran national has pushed immigration to the forefront of the state’s 2026 Senate contest. Republican candidate Michael Whatley has used the case to attack former Governor Roy Cooper’s immigration record, while the incident has also drawn public comment from former President Donald Trump.
North Carolina and Idaho have implemented reductions in Medicaid provider payments to address state budget gaps, even before anticipated federal cuts under a new tax-and-budget law. These moves are sparking concerns over reduced access to care and potential hospital closures. Families relying on the program, like one in North Carolina, face immediate challenges in securing essential services.