Under the Dome: Tillis challenger launches 2026 campaign; top academic officer named
A GOP challenger to Sen. Thom Tillis in the 2026 primary announced his campaign Monday, joining the race to represent Republicans in what some expect to be the most expensive Senate election in history.
Tillis Assured Hegseth’s Former Sister-in-Law Her Testimony Could Convince GOP Senators to Vote No
The North Carolina senator provided pivotal 50th ‘yes’ vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary.
North Carolina members of Congress introduce bill allowing ‘sanctuary cities’ to be sued
North Carolina lawmakers introduced legislation in Congress Wednesday that would allow the victims of felonies committed by undocumented immigrants to sue cities, counties, and states that did not comply with ICE deportation orders.
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Senator Thom Tillis Proposes Stricter Penalties for Crimes Against Police Following San Antonio Officer Shootings
Senator Thom Tillis reintroduces bills to impose stiffer penalties for assaulting or killing police officers, inspired by a recent attack on officers in San Antonio.
Key GOP Senator Solicited Testimony Against Pete Hegseth, Then Voted to Confirm Him Anyway
Thom Tillis reportedly assured Hegseth’s former sister-in-law that her statement would turn the tide against him.
Tillis hesitates but in the end votes to confirm Hegseth as secretary of Defense
The North Carolina Republican said he did his “due diligence” and deferred to the Senate Armed Services Committee endorsement.
Amid speculation otherwise, Tillis delivers pivotal vote for Hegseth
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote from the Senate on Friday night, in a tie broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, was helped by a North Carolina Republican
President Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons draw criticism from North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis
A sweeping presidential pardon for January 6 rioters drew the criticism of North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis on Tuesday. Tillis told reporters he was surprised after Trump pardoned more than 1,500 defendants,
Senator Thom Tillis says North Carolina native held hostage in Gaza getting released amid ceasefire
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis said on Wednesday that a man held hostage in Gaza will get released. Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel and his wife Aviva were taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack in Israel.
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'Bad idea': Sen. Tillis criticizes pardons for violent Jan. 6 defendants
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis is expressing dismay for a series of pardons and commutations issued by President Donald Trump for defendants charged with violent acts during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on U.
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Senator Thom Tillis and GOP Colleagues Reintroduce Bill Targeting Sanctuary City Policies in North Carolina
GOP senators reintroduce a bill to allow legal action against sanctuary cities for crimes by undocumented immigrants.
President Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons draw criticism from NC Senator Thom Tillis
A sweeping presidential pardon for January 6 rioters drew the criticism of North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis on Tuesday. Tillis told reporters he was surprised after Trump pardoned more than 1,500 defendants,