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Like Beto O’Rourke, NC Democrat Kathy Manning claims no corporate PAC donations in her campaign

By Will Doran

October 28, 2018

"I'm not taking any corporate PAC money."

Here’s every time Russian or Soviet spies tried to interfere in US elections. How does 2016 compare?

By Will Doran

June 20, 2017

"This is not the first time (the Russians) have been involved in our elections."

In Russia investigation, Senate hearings have uncommon transparency says Sen. Richard Burr

By Will Doran

June 14, 2017

Says the Senate Intelligence Committee has held 10 public hearings this year, "more than double that held by the committee in any recent year."

James Comey memo: Did the former FBI director admit to leaking classified information in hearings?

By Will Doran

June 9, 2017

Says former FBI Director James Comey admitted to leaking classified information.

Thousands more children and families could soon get access to free Pre-K, NC legislator says

By Will Doran

June 6, 2017

"The waiting list for Pre-K is over in the House budget."

Was 2016 ‘one of the deadliest years ever’ for police officers in the US?

By Will Doran

May 23, 2017

"Last year was one of the deadliest years ever for law enforcement officers."

No, thousands of dead people are not registered to vote in North Carolina

By Will Doran

May 18, 2017

Says there are thousands of registered voters over 110 years old in North Carolina, including one who is 219 years old.

Tom Price in Rose Garden after AHCA vote may 4.

What will happen to North Carolina premiums if the AHCA replaces Obamacare?

By Will Doran

May 10, 2017

Says if the AHCA replaces Obamacare it will "significantly reduce insurance premiums in" North Carolina.

Does new version of the AHCA protect coverage for pre-existing conditions?

By Will Doran

May 4, 2017

Says the Republican plan to replace Obamacare, "absolutely does not eliminate protections for pre-existing conditions."

Viral 4/20 image blazes through a misleading claim about the drug war and police deaths

By Will Doran

April 24, 2017

"After prohibition ended, police deaths didn't reach 200 a year again until the year Nixon declared war on drugs."

North Korea’s missile testing and development has increased ‘twenty-fold’ says Sen. Richard Burr

By Will Doran

April 24, 2017

"The pace of missile development between (Kim Jong Il and Kim Jong Un) has increased the testing about twenty-fold."

Even in a state Trump won, NC lawmaker says, most people still want him to release his taxes

By Will Doran

April 19, 2017

Says the T.R.U.M.P. Act, which would force presidential candidates to release their tax returns to run in North Carolina, "has a lot of support –…

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Like Beto O’Rourke, NC Democrat Kathy Manning claims no corporate PAC donations in her campaign

Here’s every time Russian or Soviet spies tried to interfere in US elections. How does 2016 compare?

In Russia investigation, Senate hearings have uncommon transparency says Sen. Richard Burr

James Comey memo: Did the former FBI director admit to leaking classified information in hearings?

Thousands more children and families could soon get access to free Pre-K, NC legislator says

Was 2016 ‘one of the deadliest years ever’ for police officers in the US?

No, thousands of dead people are not registered to vote in North Carolina

What will happen to North Carolina premiums if the AHCA replaces Obamacare?

Does new version of the AHCA protect coverage for pre-existing conditions?

Viral 4/20 image blazes through a misleading claim about the drug war and police deaths

North Korea’s missile testing and development has increased ‘twenty-fold’ says Sen. Richard Burr

Even in a state Trump won, NC lawmaker says, most people still want him to release his taxes