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How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
An empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative illustration of why Republican Sen. Thom Tillis would buck his party and its leaders to vote down President Trump’s signature dome
North Carolina lawmakers, officials react to passage of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
The passage of President Donald Trump's $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill in the United States House Thursday prompted various reactions from lawmakers and officials in North Carolina.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won’t run in 2026 after opposing Trump’s bill
His decision creates a political opportunity for Democrats seeking to bolster their numbers in the 2026 midterm elections, creating a wide-open Senate race in a state that has long been a
Patricia Murphy: A North Carolina senator just made Jon Ossoff’s race easier
Sen. Thom Tillis' retirement tells us a lot about the current dynamics in Washington — and a little about how U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s race in Georgia just got a bit easier.
Trump reveals his ‘first choice’ for open North Carolina Senate seat
Somebody that would really be great is Lara, she grew up there,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked who he would want to replace Tillis in the Senate.
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's...
Though patients don't rush through the doors of this emergency room anymore, an empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative illustration of why Republican Sen. Thom Tillis would buck his party leaders to vote down President Donald Trump's signature domestic policy package.
People in North Carolina protest Trump tax bill, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
People and community organizers in Charlotte, N.C. protested the Trump tax and spending cuts bill as lawmakers in Washington were preparing to vote Thursday. (AP video: Erik Verduzco)
Senate passes Trump's tax bill
Pres. Trump appears to be close to his biggest legislative win. His budget, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, heads to the House.
Amid Trump clash, NC Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection in 2026
He has represented North Carolina in Washington for a decade, and has clashed with President Trump as recently as Saturday.
Bill’s route and 4-vote win runs through North Carolina’s 10-4 advantage
While passage Thursday afternoon and signing Friday of the budget reconciliation bill may have been in Washington, its road ...
Trump's pick to replace Tillis could boost Republican midterm turnout in North Carolina, analysts say
Political parties typically benefit from having an incumbent candidate on the ballot, but U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis didn’t bring ...
Which NC Republican is most likely to win Trump’s Senate sweepstakes? | Opinion
President Donald Trump takes the stage Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Fort Bragg to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
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Republican North Carolina Sen. Tillis won't seek reelection after opposing Trump's bill - PBS
The North Carolina Republican Party chairman, Jason Simmons, said the party wishes Tillis well and “will hold this seat for Republicans in 2026.” Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, ...
‘Unprecedented’ national cash: North Carolina Dems have tunnel vision for Roy Cooper
The state’s former governor tops his party’s wish list, following Thom Tillis’ decision not to run for another Senate term.
Ron Johnson implies North Carolina is among ‘biggest abusers’ of Medicaid
All Republican senators except Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to progress in the chamber.
North Carolina legislature leaves after passing Helene aid package, but still no budget
The North Carolina legislature wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session, passing another Hurricane Helene aid package this week after Republican majorities pushed through divisive bills ...