A trade war between the US and China has led to a spike in rare earth metal imports in North Carolina, with the US seeking new trade agreements with other Asian countries. Meanwhile, a new congressional map in North Carolina is facing legal challenges, with plaintiffs arguing that the map was drawn in a racially discriminatory way. President Trump has announced a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they will discuss trade issues, including tariffs and fentanyl enforcement. [... more]

North Carolina's General Assembly has approved a new congressional map, likely giving Republicans one extra seat in the US House of Representatives. Democrats have expressed outrage, calling the map an attack on North Carolina and its voters. The map does not require the governor's approval and is now in effect. Litigation is expected, with Democrats arguing that the map is a power grab by Republicans. Meanwhile, a private school in Charlotte is facing a lawsuit from parents who claim the school breached their contract by changing its educational policies without their consent. [... more]

A Ukrainian refugee was brutally murdered on a light rail in Charlotte, sparking national attention and debate over crime in major cities. Meanwhile, bar owners in North Carolina who were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic are suing the state over claims their businesses were unjustly closed, with the North Carolina Supreme Court ruling in their favor. Additionally, a new program aims to support the development and expansion of private schools in the state to meet growing demand for educational options. [... more]

Justice Allison Riggs was formally seated on the North Carolina Supreme Court after a months-long legal and political battle, while a bipartisan three-judge panel dismissed a case against Republican legislative leaders, upholding a law that restricts Governor Josh Stein's power over the State Highway Patrol. Meanwhile, a bill banning shrimp trawling within a half mile of the shoreline and inshore waters has been proposed, sparking debate over environmental protection and the economic impact on the fishing industry. [... more]

The North Carolina Supreme Court has made significant rulings on voter ID, gerrymandering, and voting rights, impacting the state's electoral landscape. The court's decisions have changed the composition of the court and its likely rulings, with implications for future elections and the balance of power in the state. [... more]