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Now what? Three to-do list items for caring and thinking people at the dawn of Trump 2.0 • NC Newsline

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ncnewsline.com – Rob Schofield – 2025-01-21 04:30:00

SUMMARY: Donald Trump has returned to the presidency, and his return sparks fear among many Americans, especially marginalized groups. His authoritarian style and grievance-driven rhetoric create a climate of fear about the nation’s future. Despite Trump’s strength in rhetoric, his political position is weaker due to narrow Republican margins, a stronger judiciary, and his aging health. Resistance can be effective through state and local governments, which can either support or challenge his agenda. Citizens must resist hatred and cruelty, rejecting divisiveness while upholding freedom, equality, and tolerance. Active engagement, attention to local politics, and maintaining decency are vital.

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Jackson joins lawsuit against Trump tied to 14th Amendment | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2025-01-21 14:42:00

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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Winter storm warning for southeast counties tonight, single-digit wind chill

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-01-21 14:17:19


SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chris Michaels reports a weather alert day due to a winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service, affecting areas near and east of US1, including Wake County. Expect up to an inch of snow, with higher amounts around I95. Precipitation will develop after 6 p.m., peaking between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m., before moving southeast by early morning. Areas like Willow Spring and Clayton may see about an inch, while parts of Samson and Wayne Counties could receive up to two inches. Wind chills today will be in the 20s and will drop to 7-14 degrees overnight, with milder temperatures arriving over the weekend.

We’re bracing for snow Tuesday night and treacherous road conditions, prompting WRAL Weather Alert Days for Tuesday and …

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FEMA extends hotel stays for eligible Helene survivors by two months • NC Newsline

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ncnewsline.com – Greg Childress – 2025-01-21 11:10:00

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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