The Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina is pushing forward on its fight for federal recognition even as political roadblocks appear to snarl their efforts

Typical for a purple state, North Carolina's two major political parties are neck-and-neck for the No. 2 spot in voter registration - behind unaffiliated voters - with Republicans projected to surpass Democrats for the first time in the state's history.

Lara Trump announced she will not run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina. This paves the way for a potential contest between former Governor Roy Cooper and RNC Chairman Michael Whatley. The race is among the most competitive in 2024,

We look at what Senator Thom Tillis' decision to not run for re-election means for North Carolina politics, and for Democratic dreams to capture that seat in 2026.

According to Stein, North Carolina’s political landscape is split “50-50,” which encourages lawmakers to appeal to voters “in the middle.” In states firmly aligned with either party, candidates typically “talk more to the base,” resulting in elected representatives with extremes that may not represent the broader electorate, he added.

North Carolina’s clean energy sector has been a key driver of economic growth, creating more than 175,000 jobs and bringing in $20 billion in private and public investment.