N.C. Republicans redrew a GOP district. A Democrat is looking to take advantage.

North Carolina Republicans redrew the state’s congressional maps this fall, in the hopes of improving their chances at ousting a Democrat in one of the country’s most competitive districts.  In doing so, they may have created a window for a Democrat to make what has been a reliably Republican neighboring seat more competitive.  CBS News

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Trump claims he’s brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address

  4m ago Fact check: Trump says releases of undocumented immigrants are at zero The president said: “For the past seven months, zero illegal aliens have been allowed into our country, a feat which everyone said was absolutely impossible.” Rating: Partially true Details:  The president is likely referring to the number of migrants who are

Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back

Many Americans are feeling the pinch this holiday season. Most feel it’s at least somewhat difficult to afford the things they’re buying for the holidays. Some are pulling back on gifts, entertainment and travel, particularly those among the majority who say items cost more now than they did last year.  Holiday spending also spotlights the