VOLUME 10 ISSUE 18 | THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025
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A show of power and protest A B-2 bomber, top, arrives Sunday at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri after returning from a strike on Iranian nuclear sites the day before. In Tehran, protesters chant as one holds up a poster of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei the day following the attacks. Read President Donald Trump’s speech on Iran on A8. DAVID SMITH AND VAHID SALEMI / AP PHOTOS
Stein vetoes immigration, firearms bills
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Mailers headed to 200K N.C. voters for registration info Raleigh North Carolina election officials will send mailers to about 200,000 voters asking them to provide information missing from their state registration records, seeking to address a Republican concern raised during a protracted legal fight over a state Supreme Court seat and a recent U.S. Justice Department lawsuit. The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted unanimously Tuesday to begin contacting voters whose records lack a driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Last month, the Justice Department sued state election officials, alleging the board had violated federal law by failing to collect the identifying information.
Trump administration lawmaker Iran briefings Washington, D.C. The Trump administration on Tuesday postponed classified briefings for Senate and House members as lawmakers look for more answers about President Donald Trump’s directed strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend and his announcement on Monday that the two countries had reached a ceasefire agreement. The Senate briefing has been rescheduled for Thursday so that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio can attend. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on social media that the House briefing will now be held on Friday, “details to follow.” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said it is “outrageous” that the administration postponed the briefings.
General Assembly leaders promised to override the vetoes
Elections board shifts certain voters’ registrations Four parties will be moved to unaffiliated status By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — Voters registered under four political parties in the state will be shifted to unaffiliated status due to the loss of official party recognition, the North Carolina State
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RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein issued his first vetoes on a permitless concealed carry bill and two immigration bills. The vetoed bills include Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 153 and House Bill 318. The governor also signed one bill, House Bill 126, which modernizes voluntary agricultural districts. Senate Bill 50 would allow those 18 and older in the state to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. If enacted, North Carolina would join 29 other states with similar laws on the books. Senate Bill 153 would tighten up requirements for state law enforcement to formally cooperate with federal immigration authorities on de-
Bill altering emissions reductions awaits signature “If our state wants to remain competitive globally, we need to take steps now to keep our energy sources reliable and least-cost.” Sen. Tim Moffitt (R-Henderson)
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Board of Elections announced. “New voters and voters who update their registrations are no longer able to affiliate with the Constitution, Justice for All, No Labels, or We the People parties,” Sam Hayes, executive director of the State Board of Elections, said in a press release. “These parties may be recognized again if they meet the requirements for a political
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Senate Bill 266 changes emissions reductions to 70% by 2050 instead of 2030 By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — A bill altering the schedule for reduction in emissions in the state has been sent to Gov. Josh Stein for his signature. Senate Bill 266, filed by Sens. Tim Moffitt (R-Henderson), Warren Daniel 9R-Burke) and Danny Britt (R-Robeson), unanimously passed the Senate on May 7 by a vote of 47-0. The centerpiece of the bill eliminates the previous schedule in a 2021 law that ordered a 70% emissions reduction by 2030 and
replaces it with a goal of 2050. According to the Senate’s press release, the changes made by the bill will save North Carolinians an estimated $15 billion. “If our state wants to remain competitive globally, we need to take steps now to keep our energy sources reliable and least-cost,” Moffitt said in a press release. “By taking these proactive steps, our residents and job creators can confidently build a future here knowing that blackouts and astronomical bills won’t plague North Carolina.” The bill was originally a piece of legislation dealing with building code flood plain exemptions. “Our residents shouldn’t See EMISSIONS, page A3
tained illegal immigrants. It also restricts state-funded benefits and housing for noncitizens and penalizes local governments and UNC institutions for adopting sanctuary policies. House Bill 138 closes loopholes in existing laws regarding illegal immigrants in custody by requiring local confinement facilities to verify the legal residency status of prisoners charged with specific offenses and notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if a detainer and administrative warrant are issued. It also mandates that prisoners subject to an ICE detainer be held until transferred to ICE custody or released under specific conditions, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) has backed both bills from his chamber, including being the primary sponsor of Senate Bill 153. House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) is the primary See BILLS, page A3