Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy is out, finishing third in his own party’s primary Saturday behind two challengers who will meet in a runoff for his seat. Republican voters seem fed up with lawmakers in Washington who promise a lot and deliver very little. What happens next?

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The fight for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched races in the country. Candidate Michael Whatley discusses Roy Cooper’s failures as governor that he says made North Carolina’s streets less safe, while A.P. Dillon joins the show to break down a new report about Cooper being evacuated during the May 2020 BLM riots.

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High-stakes meetings between the U.S. and China are underway as President Trump makes his second visit to the country. Trade, supply chains, Taiwan, and the Iran war are all expected to dominate discussions. What’s the main objective for the U.S.?

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North Carolina lawmakers have unveiled a long-awaited budget deal in Raleigh, signaling progress on key issues like teacher pay, tax policy, and state spending priorities after months of negotiations.

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The U.S. Supreme Court is once again being pulled into redistricting battles, with legal fights involving Alabama and Virginia over congressional maps and election boundaries. Critics argue Democrats are attempting new legal strategies to redraw districts after previous court setbacks, setting up another major showdown over political maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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State Auditor Dave Boliek uncovered a jaw-dropping 47,000% increase in autism therapy billings across North Carolina. In just five years, costs skyrocketed from roughly $1.4 million to more than $660 million annually, triggering major concerns over potential waste, fraud, and abuse within the state’s Medicaid system. Boliek says the investigation is now underway as auditors dig deeper into where taxpayer dollars are going.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of North Carolina prisoners were released early under Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper as part of a settlement agreement with civil rights groups. State records later showed hundreds of those released went on to commit additional serious crimes, including violent felonies, sex offenses, and murders. We break down the numbers, the fallout, and the ongoing debate over public safety and criminal justice policy in North Carolina.

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Discussions over property taxes in North Carolina are gaining traction both at the local level and inside the state legislature, as rising home values continue to drive higher tax bills for homeowners. County officials are grappling with reassessments and budget pressures, while lawmakers in Raleigh are exploring potential relief measures, including caps on increases and changes to how properties are valued.

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Trump-backed wins shake up Indiana GOP over redistricting—what it signals moving forward, plus a messy CNN debate in California that feels completely detached from reality.

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Virginia pushed hard for so-called “fair” maps—but now the tables are turning. Florida is firing back with a redistricting plan of its own, setting up a fresh political fight over who really controls the map-making process and what “fairness” actually means in today’s partisan landscape.

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