Officials warn that sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid, food aid and clean energy programs could unravel key safety nets across the state.

Protestors gathered at the Gaston County Courthouse Monday morning to protest the passing of President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."

Nearly 12 million people across the nation and hundreds of thousands in North Carolina are projected to lose their health insurance over the coming years. The proponents of the legislation allege that it will merely root out "waste,

Gov. Josh Stein said the bill could result in more than 500,000 people in NC losing health coverage and leave 1.4 million unable to afford food.

From increased deductions on mortgage interest to more incentives for low-income housing construction, the 'Big Beautiful Bill' features several provisions that impact the housing market.

Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit against the Trump admin, challenging a provision in the president's domestic policy legislation.

A tariff provision of the "big, beautiful bill" spurred an expensive lobbying battle between special interests in the tobacco industry.

Blood is on the hands of the people who voted for the big bill,” said Leslie Boyd, one of about 100 people who participated in the protest.

The massive tax and budget bill President Trump signed into law this month could prove a major challenge for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections — but probably not in the places that will be hurt the most by it.

Sen. Thom Tillis spoke with CNN on his retirement, whether he still supports President Donald Trump, his thoughts on Trump’s advisers and who might succeed him.