Christine Zhu
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Covering North Carolina politics for States Newsroom’s NC Newsline | dmv & maine & atx grown 🌸🦞🤘 | she/her
President Trump promises "substantial" tariffs on imported furniture, an effort to help out manufacturers in North Carolina.
He announced last week a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, to take place Oct. 1.
#ncpol
He announced last week a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, to take place Oct. 1.
#ncpol
September 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
President Trump promises "substantial" tariffs on imported furniture, an effort to help out manufacturers in North Carolina.
He announced last week a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, to take place Oct. 1.
#ncpol
He announced last week a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture, to take place Oct. 1.
#ncpol
NOW: Hundreds of protestors are participating in "the people's picnic," organized by 50501, on the grass surrounding the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh. #ncpol
March 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
NOW: Hundreds of protestors are participating in "the people's picnic," organized by 50501, on the grass surrounding the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh. #ncpol
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins plans to visit North Carolina and South Carolina on Friday, examining areas that were affected by wildfires over the weekend. #ncpol
March 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins plans to visit North Carolina and South Carolina on Friday, examining areas that were affected by wildfires over the weekend. #ncpol
Protest now loops through Bicentennial Plaza to the front of the North Carolina State Legislative Building. A handful of committees are meeting today. #ncpol
February 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Protest now loops through Bicentennial Plaza to the front of the North Carolina State Legislative Building. A handful of committees are meeting today. #ncpol
Protestors are circling around the North Carolina State Capitol. Passing vehicles honk in support; some have signs like "fascism sucks." #ncpol
February 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Protestors are circling around the North Carolina State Capitol. Passing vehicles honk in support; some have signs like "fascism sucks." #ncpol
NOW: Hundreds gather around the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh to protest the Trump administration. It's one of 50 protests planned in 50 state capitals today. #ncpol
February 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
NOW: Hundreds gather around the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh to protest the Trump administration. It's one of 50 protests planned in 50 state capitals today. #ncpol
Outside the House gallery, a woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty holds up a sign: "Injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere," a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. #ncpol
January 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Outside the House gallery, a woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty holds up a sign: "Injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere," a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. #ncpol
Trump on visiting Asheville, per pool report:
"It's been a horrible thing the way that's been allowed to fester and we're going to get it fixed up. It should have been done months ago from the hurricane that took place almost four months ago."
#ncpol
"It's been a horrible thing the way that's been allowed to fester and we're going to get it fixed up. It should have been done months ago from the hurricane that took place almost four months ago."
#ncpol
January 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Trump on visiting Asheville, per pool report:
"It's been a horrible thing the way that's been allowed to fester and we're going to get it fixed up. It should have been done months ago from the hurricane that took place almost four months ago."
#ncpol
"It's been a horrible thing the way that's been allowed to fester and we're going to get it fixed up. It should have been done months ago from the hurricane that took place almost four months ago."
#ncpol
NEW: Gov. Josh Stein's inauguration ceremony, block party, and open house this weekend are cancelled due to inclement weather across North Carolina. #ncpol
January 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
NEW: Gov. Josh Stein's inauguration ceremony, block party, and open house this weekend are cancelled due to inclement weather across North Carolina. #ncpol
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and U.S. Rep. Tim Moore are in Raleigh for the first day of the North Carolina General Assembly's 157th legislative session. Both are former speakers of the North Carolina House. #ncpol
January 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and U.S. Rep. Tim Moore are in Raleigh for the first day of the North Carolina General Assembly's 157th legislative session. Both are former speakers of the North Carolina House. #ncpol
Happy opening day #ncpol. As the chambers convene, Common Cause NC's mobile billboard is circling the legislative building, drawing attention to Judge Jefferson Griffin's challenge to the NC Supreme Court.
January 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy opening day #ncpol. As the chambers convene, Common Cause NC's mobile billboard is circling the legislative building, drawing attention to Judge Jefferson Griffin's challenge to the NC Supreme Court.
Happening now: North Carolina's Electoral College members are meeting at the State Capitol to vote for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Electors were nominated by the North Carolina Republican Party to cast the state's 16 ballots. #ncpol
Electors were nominated by the North Carolina Republican Party to cast the state's 16 ballots. #ncpol
December 17, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Happening now: North Carolina's Electoral College members are meeting at the State Capitol to vote for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Electors were nominated by the North Carolina Republican Party to cast the state's 16 ballots. #ncpol
Electors were nominated by the North Carolina Republican Party to cast the state's 16 ballots. #ncpol
UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham at Bill Belichick's introductory press conference:
"Please welcome the new head football coach at the University of North Carolina, Coach Bill Belichick."
"Please welcome the new head football coach at the University of North Carolina, Coach Bill Belichick."
December 12, 2024 at 7:16 PM
UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham at Bill Belichick's introductory press conference:
"Please welcome the new head football coach at the University of North Carolina, Coach Bill Belichick."
"Please welcome the new head football coach at the University of North Carolina, Coach Bill Belichick."
Police arrested one protester from the North Carolina House gallery.
Rev. Rob Stephens is encouraging demonstrators to visit the jail tonight.
"This is not what we expected from the police," he said.
#ncpol
Rev. Rob Stephens is encouraging demonstrators to visit the jail tonight.
"This is not what we expected from the police," he said.
#ncpol
December 11, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Police arrested one protester from the North Carolina House gallery.
Rev. Rob Stephens is encouraging demonstrators to visit the jail tonight.
"This is not what we expected from the police," he said.
#ncpol
Rev. Rob Stephens is encouraging demonstrators to visit the jail tonight.
"This is not what we expected from the police," he said.
#ncpol
Packed North Carolina House gallery for the anticipated vote on the SB 382 veto override.
Some signs from protesters:
- "This is election interference"
- "100,000 WNC homes were damaged or destroyed! We need relief now!"
- "Is there an honorable Republican in the House?" #ncpol
Some signs from protesters:
- "This is election interference"
- "100,000 WNC homes were damaged or destroyed! We need relief now!"
- "Is there an honorable Republican in the House?" #ncpol
December 11, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Packed North Carolina House gallery for the anticipated vote on the SB 382 veto override.
Some signs from protesters:
- "This is election interference"
- "100,000 WNC homes were damaged or destroyed! We need relief now!"
- "Is there an honorable Republican in the House?" #ncpol
Some signs from protesters:
- "This is election interference"
- "100,000 WNC homes were damaged or destroyed! We need relief now!"
- "Is there an honorable Republican in the House?" #ncpol
NEW: North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore says on Bannon's WarRoom that the House will vote on overriding Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of SB 382 at 3 p.m. today.
Protesters are gathered in anticipation of the noon session.
#ncpol
Protesters are gathered in anticipation of the noon session.
#ncpol
December 11, 2024 at 4:24 PM
NEW: North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore says on Bannon's WarRoom that the House will vote on overriding Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of SB 382 at 3 p.m. today.
Protesters are gathered in anticipation of the noon session.
#ncpol
Protesters are gathered in anticipation of the noon session.
#ncpol
About 100 people are gathered outside the North Carolina House gallery ahead of the noon session. They're here in opposition of SB 382.
Organizers are asking the group not to be disruptive.
"Today we are in solidarity, in a nonviolent moral action," Karen Ziegler said. #ncpol
Organizers are asking the group not to be disruptive.
"Today we are in solidarity, in a nonviolent moral action," Karen Ziegler said. #ncpol
December 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM
About 100 people are gathered outside the North Carolina House gallery ahead of the noon session. They're here in opposition of SB 382.
Organizers are asking the group not to be disruptive.
"Today we are in solidarity, in a nonviolent moral action," Karen Ziegler said. #ncpol
Organizers are asking the group not to be disruptive.
"Today we are in solidarity, in a nonviolent moral action," Karen Ziegler said. #ncpol