Observer readers comment on Sen. Thom Tillis's decision not to run again, a Charlotte City Council decision, abortion, Iran ...

In Washington over the last few years,” he said on June 29, “it’s become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to ...

By Tom Campbell Donald Trump’s customary bluster, intimidation and threats backfired on him this time. It might well result in a Democrat winning the 2026 U.S. Senate election in our state. Senator ...

President Donald Trump has signed his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July picnic ...

Vice President J.D. Vance arrived at the Capitol Tuesday morning to cast the tie-breaking vote, allowing the GOP majority to pass the package by a slim 51-50 margin that largely fell along party lines ...

Is there a major shift on Capitol Hill, or are things working the way they always have? Plus, a SCOTUS ruling raises ...

I’m proud that Thom Tillis stood up and did the right thing. I’m disappointed that the rest of the people didn’t have the ...

One of the main targets of the GOP leadership's efforts is Sen. Lisa Murkowski, whose indecision comes after reports that the ...

Republican Rep. Addison McDowell of Bermuda Run said on X: “I just voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill, just in time for ...

WASHINGTON — House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to ...

President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislative package is expected to have sweeping impacts on higher education.