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Exits by Tillis and Bacon demonstrate Trump’s enduring grip on modern GOP
The looming departures of Sen. Thom Tillis and Rep. Don Bacon are another sign of President Donald Trump's firm grip on the ...
Lara Trump, Roy Cooper in the mix as Tillis retirement ignites fierce North Carolina Senate race
Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle for his seat, which will now be wide open in 2026.
Lara Trump is 'thinking' about a US Senate bid. What's her connection to North Carolina?
Lara Trump is reportedly considering a Senate campaign after Thom Tillis announced that he would not run for reelection.
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Local party chairs, UNCW professor weigh in on Sen. Tillis’ retirement
The balance of the Senate could rest on the shoulders of North Carolina after Senator Thom Tillis announced he won't seek ...
North Carolina leaders preparing for SNAP and Medicaid Cuts; Leaders say it could cost millions
They say the proposals will shift hundreds of millions of dollars annually, adding new costs to the state that could be in ...
Trump says daughter-in-law Lara 'first choice' for North Carolina Senate seat
President Donald Trump said his daughter-in-law Lara Trump is his "first choice" to be the GOP nominee for the North Carolina ...
With a one-word reminder, Thom Tillis tells GOP to skip Mark Robinson in 2026
After U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis dropped out of the 2026 Senate race, he also dropped a significant diss on social media.