Lawmakers redraw congressional maps to tilt 8-5 in favor of Republicans instead of the current 10-3 map, threatening incumbents like Wake County's George Holding. But will they satisfy the courts? We take a look at the new districts. And we explain a payment the legislature is making to cover an unusual retirement.

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The legislature starts redrawing congressional districts, and the Senate leader's use of campaign contributions draws fire. Plus, find out what happened to money that was meant to help expand the state's sex offender registry.

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The legislature finally adjourns its main session after last-minute drama over a tax refund and a bailout. But lawmakers will be back to draw new congressional districts. We talk about which members of Congress could be affected. And we say goodbye to a Domecast regular.

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Our panel of reporters examine U.S. House and Senate fundraising in North Carolina as well as possible campaign visits from the presidential candidates.

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Our panel of reporters discusses the influence of the gun lobby in North Carolina and the impact of gerrymandering in state politics.

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Our reporters discuss poor living conditions at Fort Bragg including outbreaks of mold amidst a visit by Thom Tillis; the scandal involving NC insurance tycoon Greg Lindberg; and Nikki Haley's speech at Elon.

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Our panel of News & Observer reporters explains how new political maps were drawn and what they mean for the 2020 elections. We also discuss the fallout from the controversial 9/11 budget veto override and Bernie Sanders' rally in Chapel Hill earlier this week.

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New political maps pass NC legislature, will be reviewed by judges who ordered redrawNew maps would still give GOP disproportionate power in NC legislature, analysts say

55 seconds to act: Did Democrats respond correctly to the Republican veto override?

GOP’s Medicaid expansion compromise is back on the table after surprise budget vote

‘Aligned with how radical I am.’ Students connect with Bernie Sanders over big plans

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News & Observer reporters Andy Specht and Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan break down the House's surprise budget veto override vote this week as well as other political news, including the Trump rally in Fayetteville and the 9th District special election.

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Our team of reporters talks about North Carolina's gerrymandering situation, early voting in the 9th district, and President Trump's upcoming visit to Fayetteville.

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Our team of reporters fills you in on a new push to stop robocalls, the school testing debate, and sheriff cooperation with ICE.

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