Batdad, Trump, Super Eclipse

What does it mean to be an 'American'? Two esteemed historians discuss American identity, in the context of Trump-era debates.

On Saturday, June 14, hundreds of Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents held their very own “No Kings” protest against the Trump administration.

This Week: Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners, and currently serves as trustee for Central Carolina Community College. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.

UPDATE: On Friday afternoon, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) responded to the Department of Homeland Security’s list of “sanctuary jurisdictions,” which includes Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties, each of which fall under her district. “This outrageous list is nothing more than a politically motivated stunt designed to intimidate and punish local governments that refuse to be […]

Officials in communities from rural to urban and red to blue blasted the Trump administration’s list of “sanctuary jurisdictions."

Donald Trump's approval rating is declining, giving progressives an opportunity to move the dial - but experts say the right approach is key.

Think last week's debate hurt Joe Biden? Polls suggest the Trump-Biden race is exactly where it was before - and there's a clear reason.

Written by ERIC TUCKER, JILL COLVIN and MICHAEL BALSAMO Donald Trump said Thursday that he was indicted for mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, a remarkable development that makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw. The indictment carries unmistakably grave legal consequences, including […]

Written by ALAN FRAM and KEVIN FREKING House Republicans ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber’s No. 3 GOP leader on Wednesday, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Meeting behind closed doors […]

The Oversight Board of Facebook concluded Wednesday to continue former President Donald Trump’s suspension from its network. UNC professor and researcher Deen Freelon joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss Facebook’s reasoning, the potential ramifications and next steps for the social media platform.