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    Camp Lejeune Tightens Base Access Amid Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

    Officials say 100% ID checks are now required for anyone entering the base, along with other restrictions, including possible vehicle searches.

    Rep. Foushee Condemns U.S. Strikes on Iran, Reaffirms Support for Bipartisan War Powers Resolution

    Congresswoman Valerie Foushee calls for de-escalation and reaffirms support for bipartisan legislation to limit presidential war powers.

    Fighter Jet Intercepts Private Plane Near Air Force One

    The small craft was forced to land after entering restricted airspace.

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    Trump to Honor Special Forces Who Captured Venezuela's Maduro

    President Trump to visit Fort Bragg to recognize troops involved in Maduro's arrest

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    Trump Celebrates Special Forces Who Ousted Venezuela's Maduro

    President to visit Fort Bragg to honor troops involved in dramatic operation

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Trump Celebrates Special Forces Who Ousted Venezuela's Maduro

    President to visit Fort Bragg to honor troops involved in dramatic operation

    Feb. 13, 2026

    Trump Celebrates Special Forces Who Ousted Venezuela's Maduro

    President to visit Fort Bragg to praise military members involved in dramatic capture of former Venezuelan leader.

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    Trump Praises US Military Might After Maduro Raid

    President says operation showed 'full military might' and that US is 'feared' by enemies

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    The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, will join the USS Abraham Lincoln in the region amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran.
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    Elections

    North Carolina Governor Cooper Faces Uphill Battle in Senate Bid

    Democrat Roy Cooper Faces Uphill Battle in North Carolina Senate Race

    Democrat Roy Cooper Faces Uphill Battle in North Carolina Senate Race
    Government

    States Sue Trump Over New Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Loss

    Flags Ordered to Fly at Half-Staff in Eight States This Week

    SBI Probes Kentucky Distillery Tour Involving NC Lawmakers and Lobbyists
    Immigration

    Cary residents protest possible ICE office during State of Town address

    Charlotte Iranian Immigrant Hopeful for Freedom After US-Israel Strikes in Tehran

    Trump Honors Crime Victims, Vows 'Justice' in Emotional SOTU Address
    City Hall

    North Carolina Auditor Blames Former Rocky Mount Officials for Financial Crisis

    Rocky Mount Faces Financial Crisis After Audit Finds Overspending and Mismanagement

    This week's local government meetings in the Outer Banks
    Law

    North Carolina Judge Dismisses Town's Climate Lawsuit Against Duke Energy

    Antifa Mistrial and Zuck Takes the Stand

    Trump Highlights Murdered Ukrainian Refugee in State of the Union, Vows Justice
    Civic Engagement

    Protesters Gather at 1898 Memorial Park to Oppose U.S. Strikes on Iran

    UNC Criticized for Policy Allowing Secret Classroom Recordings

    A Century of Black History Commemorations Planned for 2026
    Political Parties

    New Hanover County Democrats Call for Candidate to Withdraw Over Relationship with Sex Offender

    Jesse Jackson's Redemption: From Vilified to Revered

    Trump Urges Democrats to Embrace Extremism, Highlighting Party's Shift
    Commentary

    Young Americans Deserve Real History, Not Political Indoctrination

    MS NOW Host Calls Trump's SOTU Speech 'Wound Up and Weird'

    SSPX Consecrations Raise Concerns About Church's Identity
    International Relations

    Private Security Firm Evacuates Thousands of Americans from Middle East Amid Iran Conflict

    Democrat Roy Cooper Faces Uphill Battle to Keep North Carolina Senate Seat

    White House, Spain at Odds Over Military Cooperation
    Legislative Policy

    NC Legislature Considers Reviving Shrimp Trawling Ban

    NC Lawmakers Convene to Address 'Child Care Crisis'