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Spectrum News Washington Correspondent covering national and NC politics + federal public health l Focused on Context l Story ideas: [email protected]

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I asked former Sen. Richard Burr what he thought about Senator Thom Tillis not running for re-election. "From working for federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe to confirming conservative federal judges, I saw up close Thom Tillis' commitment to the voters of North Carolina. As he

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President Donald Trump on Senator Thom Tillis: "I didn't get along with Tillis, and he resigned. And that's a good thing." Trump on reports of Lara Trump as a potential candidate: “That would always be my first choice, but she doesn't live there now...I don't know who the

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ICYMI: The Senate version of the Republican tax and spending bill took out a 10-year moratorium on AI regulations by states. Last month I looked at the bipartisan concerns -- everyone from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to NC AG Jeff Jackson👇 spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/n… #ncpol

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"I urge you to oppose this bill." Governor Josh Stein Josh Stein sent a letter to the entire NC Congressional Delegation urging them to vote against the Republican spending bill. Concerns include: -Medicaid -SNAP -Manufacturing tax credits Letter: governor.nc.gov/july-2-2025-le… #ncpol

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"CBS did not actually do anything wrong here. CBS engaged in standard television news editing practices," Brian Stelter tells amna. "But its parent company paid the price anyway, with some people likening this to a ransom or even a bribe."

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“I haven’t decided if I’m going to support this or not.” This is what Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. told Spectrum News about his concerns regarding the Republican bill earlier today. #ncpol

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"It's not something I'm pursuing." (R) Rep. Tim Moore says he is not interested in running for the open Senate seat in North Carolina. (Interview shot by my colleague Annemarie Bonner) #ncpol

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NC IMPACT: The Republican spending and tax bill has passed the House. Every NC Republican voted yes with the exception of Sen. Tillis earlier this week. Here's how it could impact healthcare and food assistance in North Carolina... Medicaid The NC Dept. of Health says the

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Update: Rep. Greg Murphy voted for the bill. He tells me he spoke with Trump and was given assurances, including about what he says is not enough money to help rural hospitals. No legislative changes were actually made in the bill after the Senate passed it. #ncpol

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Watch: Every North Carolina House Republican voted for President Trump's tax and spending bill today. Here is a closer look at how specifically the bill will impact North Carolina and the timeline of when the impacts will start being felt. #ncpol

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Rep. Don Davis's spokesperson also confirms to me that Davis is "keeping all options on the table" for a Senate run in North Carolina. (context: Davis serves in NC's biggest swing district and is in his second term). #ncpol

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The American Public Health Association, the Academy of Pediatrics and other health organizations are suing HHS and Sec. Kennedy for changing Covid-19 vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant people. apha.org/news-and-media… American Academy of Pediatrics APHA HHS.gov

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🚨 “They need to leave and they need to leave right now!” Mayor Karen Bass Karen Bass arrives at MacArthur Park as federal agents raid the area. She demands to speak to the person in charge and is given a cell phone to speak with leadership. Video via FOX 11 Los Angeles’s Sean S 🚨