Besides Trump and Hegseth, lawmakers have already filed impeachment resolutions against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
- Terry Collins, Emily R. Condon, Jay Stahl, Margie Cullen, Molly Beck, Mary Spicuzza and Laura Schulte, USA Today
In a day of historic firsts, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms of Georgia will become the nation's first Black woman governor, and Hakeem Jeffries is in line to be the first Black Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, due to Democrats' dramatic wave of victories Nov. 3.
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Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in a record-breaking victory, handing Republicans a string of historic defeats. Democrats are projected to win around 225 seats in the House, comfortably surpassing the 218 needed to secure a majority. The party n…
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Democrats took control of Congress in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections. Here are some takeaways.
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Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning, nationwide rejection of Donald Trump. France 24's Wassim Cornet says it is "impossible to overstate" the scale of the victory for the Democrats, with the party on course t…
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Democrats have dominated the US midterm elections and are set to take both the House of Representatives and the Senate giving them a swathe of new powers. After the new Congress is sworn in on January 3, they will be able to block partisan legislation, and the US President's picks for roles …
In a midterm rebuke, Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and Republicans lost key state-level races. Plus, historic firsts of election day 2026.
Everything's bigger in Texas, even the blue wave. After more than three decades of Democratic futility, the Lone Star State will have a Democratic governor and a Democratic senator.
President Donald Trump has weighed in on the results of the Texas gubernatorial election after a Democrat ousted the Republican incumbent. In a social media post, Trump criticized Gov.
The expected Democratic 'blue wave' materialized with force as the party took the Senate after seizing the House of Representatives in midterm elections, U.S. news media projects.
In a historical win for Native American women, it is projected that Deb Haaland, D-New Mexico, will be the country's first Native American woman governor, and Lt. Gov.
Democrats have captured both chambers of Congress, pushing deep into traditionally GOP territory to flip states and districts won by President Donald Trump.
In one of the most stunning upsets of election night, Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Republican Gov.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
If the gas pump had printed his receipt, Bram Dunehew wouldn't have bought a Powerball ticket. That little malfunction turned into a $2 million surprise.
A broken sewer pipe caused a six-hour wastewater spill into Bakers Creek. Kannapolis officials say repairs were completed the same day.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
Every NFL team and their starting quarterbacks go through peaks and valleys each season. Right now, the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Bryce Young are in a valley.
Duke football coach Manny Diaz isn’t trying to dodge or ignore speculation he might be considered as a potential candidate to replace fired Florida State coach Mike Norvell. Diaz said Monday he broached the subject with his team after practice Sunday. “It’s the same thing we talked about last year. Last year I was packing my bag and was going to Penn State,” Diaz said. “I addressed our team ...
UNC football coach Bill Belichick declined to address reports that he and 25-year-old Jordon Hudson have ended their romantic relationship.
The state biologist assigned to Buncombe County asked the Asheville City Council to bring back funding for bear-resistant trash cans and beef up the penalties for feeding bears.
Verizon reports on a three-stage approach for businesses to test AI agents (crawl, walk, run), ensuring proper oversight and access limitations before granting independence.
Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer reports that daylight saving time affects motor vehicle accident risk, causing decreased visibility and sleep disruption, impacting safety differently for drivers and pedestrians.
CFP Board reports that fall is a great time to review retirement planning strategies, focusing on tax strategies, charitable giving, and Social Security timing to maximize savings.
Pave reports that in 2027, median merit raises are expected to remain stable at 3.5%, with high performers receiving additional equity rewards and promotions offering 9%-12% increases.
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A Wilkes County man faces six charges.
A trapped dog survived the fire unharmed, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.
The pair operated a dog breeding operation from January 2021 to May 2026, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
A Colorado man was arrested in Dawson County Saturday after a multi-county pursuit on Interstate 80, the Nebraska State Patrol said in a press release.
Stuart Valzonis will join the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, filling the seat left vacant by Larry Pittman's September resignation.
Polls open at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and close at 7:30 p.m.
Spencer Town Park is getting regional recognition. The town received a 2026 Region of Excellence Award for creating a destination for recreation and community events.
The N.C. Department of Transportation spent about $2.5 million earlier this month repairing the pavement and protective sand dune along coastal N.C. 12. Now another nor’easter has undone all that work.

