A federal audit of the Charlotte Regional Processing and Distribution Center reveals operational issues, including delayed mail and staffing shortages. The North Carolina State Board of Elections addresses voting laws for overseas and military voters, as well as 'never residents' who are eligible to vote in federal elections. The state legislature prepares to override Governor Josh Stein's vetoes on various bills, including those related to firearms, immigration, and transparency. The state auditor's office releases a new budget dashboard to increase transparency and accountability. President Donald Trump announces a trade deal with the Philippines, which will have zero tariffs on U.S. exports and 19% tariffs on Philippine imports.
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