The Republican lawmaker publicly touts Trump’s economic policies. His investments in an exotic fund tell a different story.
Kate Sheppard
Kate Sheppard is the executive editor of The Assembly Network. She was previously a senior enterprise editor at HuffPost, a reporter at Mother Jones, and taught journalism and innovation at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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Brood Awakening
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Kash Patel’s Krispy Kreme Connection
The FBI director says his investment in the N.C.-based donut giant isn’t a conflict.
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Celebrating Our Wins As They Come
I think I am supposed to be humble and tell you that we don’t work for awards here at The Assembly. That we don’t need validation. That we let the work speak for itself.
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Expansion Planning
In addition to funding vouchers, lawmakers have given grants to at least two private schools for new facilities and property.
Posted inElections
Michael Whatley Is Throwing Out the Tillis Playbook
While many candidates would look at the terrain and hew to the center, Whatley is betting that his alignment with Trump will appeal.
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Facing the Music
After the cancellation of this year’s Eastern Music Festival over a labor dispute, the future of the organization hangs in the balance.
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The NCAA’s Discontents
As college programs become more professional, a loyal Duke fan mourns what’s been lost. Plus, Lee Roberts’ long-term vision.
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North Carolina’s Red Era
After a company that sells camera technology donated to a Republican fund, lawmakers passed legislation that could make it millions.
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Just Look Up
Eleven months after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, tourists are trickling back to the disaster-scarred mountain oasis.
