Update from Michael Gold www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07... I think he's going to back down
Update from Michael Goldwww.nytimes.com
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Mark Rodin
Reporter who was fortunate to cover campaign visits by three Presidents, precinct election official in North Carolina serving 15 years, devoted University of NC alum, scholarship benefactor & Viking Ocean Cruise lover. Married 33 years.
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ncnewsline.com/2026/07/30/e... Time for stricter ethics for NC General Assembly members
Ethics advocates say state lawmakers should bear responsibility for political junkets • NC NewslineEthics advocates say state lawmakers should bear responsibility for political junkets after new warrants show lobbying group spent big on strip clubs, golf and vacation homes.ncnewsline.comwww.nytimes.com/athletic/747... Not good. I'm a Carolina alum and will start my 12th season on game day staff. I urge Chancellor Lee Roberts, AD Steve Newmark and UNC-CH trustees to take this matter seriously and part ways with Belichick and Lombardi.
North Carolina put Michael Lombardi on leave. The Bill Belichick era has reached a crisis point (Gift Article)It feels like Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi's North Carolina experiment couldn't get any worse.www.nytimes.com
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/u... Blanche calls the recipient a victim of political weaponization who President Trump pardoned last year
With Blanche Nomination at Stake, Payouts to Trump Allies Continue (Gift Article)A seven-figure settlement was announced hours before senators skeptical about the so-called weaponization fund delayed a crucial vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general.www.nytimes.comapnews.com/article/todd... panel delays vote on Todd Blanche's attorney general as key Republicans withhold support Oh, what will Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) do, talk a good game than acquiesce?
Senate panel delays vote on Todd Blanche's attorney general as key Republicans withhold supportTodd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general has stalled as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote.apnews.comExplore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07... On again
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Begins New Wave of Attacks on Iran, Military Says (Gift Article)U.S. Central Command announced the strikes hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran “very hard” in response to an attempted Iranian attack on U.S. forces.www.nytimes.com
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/b... Beware of what Dr Oz and other Trump Administration spokespersons say. Please read this article
Trump Will End Subsidies for Medicare Drug Premiums (Gift Article)Millions of older Americans could pay more for their prescription drug coverage next year.www.nytimes.com
Trump Demanded Details of Agents’ Interview of Comey, New Filing Says www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/u... Outrageous and more evidence of a serious breach of conduct
Trump Demanded Details of Agents’ Interview of Comey, New Filing Says (Gift Article)The demand suggests the intense personal involvement of President Trump in investigating one of his longtime critics, the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey.www.nytimes.comTrump Administration Live Updates: Fauci Refuses to Answer Senators’ Questions on Covid Origins www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07... Political theater especially from Senator Rand Paul who is a physician
Trump Live Updates: Fauci Refuses to Answer Senators’ Questions on Covid Origins (Gift Article)www.nytimes.comncnewsline.com/2026/07/28/n... All proposed changes from Democrats rejected
NC Senate approves controversial elections bill along party lines • NC NewslineA controversial NC elections bill would reduce early voting days for primaries and require the state auditor to conduct additional post-election audits.ncnewsline.comExplore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07... Confirmation of the Wall Street Journal story posted earlier
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Saudi Arabia Target Iranian Proxies (Gift Article)The U.S. and Saudi Arabia said they had carried out joint airstrikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq. The Iranian military said it had targeted American military assets in Jordan.www.nytimes.comwww.newsobserver.com/news/politic... NC Republicans aren't finished exerting their influence
NC lawmakers already proposing changes in power, cuts and funding in new budgetThere’s a new budget bill — yes, already — that makes some changes in policy and funding in the 2026 state budget.www.newsobserver.comwww.wsj.com/world/middle... This report is from the Wall Street Journal which quotes US Military as confirming all incoming missiles were intercepted.
Iran Launches Surprise Missile Attack on U.S. ForcesThe strikes came before the U.S. military confirmed joint attacks with Saudi forces on Iran-backed groups in Iraq.www.wsj.comwww.cookpolitical.com/analysis/sen... Be careful who you pick Democrats
The Remaining Primary Risks for DemocratsIt wouldn't seem to be that complicated. The November 2026 midterm election presents great danger for Republicans and huge opportunity for Democrats.Midterm elections are usually very dangerous for a ...www.cookpolitical.comSenate Confirms Jay Clayton to Lead U.S. Intelligence Community www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/u... 51-47 along party lines
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton to Lead U.S. Intelligence CommunityMr. Clayton, who shed Democratic support after he refused to clearly say Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election, will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte.www.nytimes.com