SUMMARY: President Donald Trump will visit western North Carolina on Friday, his first trip since returning to the White House. During his inaugural address, he criticized the government’s response to Hurricane Helene, which devastated the state in September, causing over 100 deaths and $50 billion in damages. Trump won North Carolina in 2024 and campaigned heavily in the state. He had previously visited in October, criticizing President Biden and FEMA for their handling of the storm. While details of the trip are unclear, Trump is also expected to visit California to address the wildfires. Governor Josh Stein expressed interest in meeting Trump.

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SUMMARY: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined a lawsuit against President Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship, calling it a violation of the 14th Amendment. He argues that the Constitution’s language is clear and not open to reinterpretation, and the order undermines rights for children born in the U.S. Other Democratic attorneys general from Wisconsin, Michigan, and Nevada are also involved in the lawsuit, despite their states voting Republican in the last presidential election. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, includes eighteen states as plaintiffs against Trump and various agency leaders.

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SUMMARY: Gov. Josh Stein praised FEMA’s decision to extend the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program until May 26, allowing over 2,700 Hurricane Helene survivors to remain in temporary housing. Originally set to end in March, the extension ensures continued shelter for those in need as recovery efforts proceed in western North Carolina. FEMA will review eligibility on a rolling basis, and participants must meet specific criteria to stay enrolled. Stein previously requested a six-month extension and emphasized ongoing efforts to expedite housing solutions. Survivors can contact FEMA for updates and assistance.

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