In recent years, Trump has called Powell “the enemy” and accused him of “playing politics.” On Thursday, Trump said “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” ...

Lawmakers say North Carolina’s Innocence Inquiry Commission isn’t worth the investment in a year when they’re trying to cut costs. Its director says the agency provides a service few others can.

The state Senate’s budget proposal, which passed its final vote Thursday, would eliminate the North Carolina Innocence ...