Madison Cawthorn Coverage

Video appears to show Madison Cawthorn at scene of Florida crash involving trooper

A video going viral on social media appears to show former U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn sitting along a highway after a crash involving a Florida State Trooper.

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New effort to keep Trump off ballots has roots in North Carolina and Jan. 6 attack

The 14th Amendment disqualifies anti-government insurrectionists from holding federal office. Some of Trump's opponents say it should be invoked against him because of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Conservatives say it doesn't apply to Trump.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Madison Cawthorn pleads guilty after bringing loaded handgun to Charlotte airport

Former North Carolina U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn pleaded guilty on Friday to possession of a dangerous weapon on city property, a class three misdemeanor.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Crowded hot air over North Carolina

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

The Wrap: Legislative session starts, House rules fight heats up, and the potential of a 13-week abortion bill

The week in North Carolina politics from WRAL's NC Capitol team.

Cawthorn faces $193K lawsuit over unpaid legal bills

An Indiana law firm says it hasn't been paid for its legal services in helping the outgoing congressman remain on the North Carolina primary ballot.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Cawthorn fined $15K for promoting cryptocurrency, cleared of other ethics allegations

North Carolina U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn was fined by the House Committee on Ethics. He was also cleared of allegations of nepotism and an improper relationship with a congressional staff member.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

US Rep. Madison Cawthorn reports $300K campaign deficit after month-long filing delay

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina spent heavily in the leadup to his May primary loss to state Sen. Chuck Edwards.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

NC Rep. Madison Cawthorn in trouble for not filing required campaign finance report

North Carolina congressman Madison Cawthorn is under fire again, this time for failing to file his required campaign finance reports on time.

NC Rep. Madison Cawthorn's campaign spending under scrutiny again

Freshman North Carolina congressman Madison Cawthorn is once again making headlines for his campaign finances. This time, it's for failing to report them on time. He could be facing fines or even an audit.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

House Ethics Committee plans inquiry into Cawthorn over cryptocurrency, staffer allegations

Accusations surfaced last month against Cawthorn. Now the House Ethics Committee will review.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Edwards shares Cawthorn concession, fall campaign priorities with NBC Nightly News

On the day after he won the Republican primary in North Carolina's 11th Congressional district, Chuck Edwards spoke with NBC News

Editorial: Bishop and Cawthorn's 'America First' puts freedom last

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 -- Anyone seeking a credible litmus test to determine if an officeholder truly believes in freedom, justice and civility need look no further then how they vote on aid for the Ukrainians' defense of their homes and nation against the unwarranted and unjust deadly aggression by Russia. Two North Carolinians - Republicans Dan Bishop of Charlotte and Madison Cawthorn of Hendersonville - fail the test miserably and in doing so, demonstrate they lack the humanity and integrity to represent the state or nation.

The winner of North Carolina's primary elections? Big, outside money.

Political interest groups from outside of North Carolina offered an unprecedented level of financial support to candidates, including some who couldn't win without it.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government report

Cawthorn concedes; Edwards will represent GOP in western NC Congressional race

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn called opponent Chuck Edwards to concede the Republican primary in U.S. House District 11.

Incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn trails Chuck Edwards in closely-watched GOP primary

State Sen. Chuck Edwards was leading incumbent U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn in the closely-watched GOP primary in far western North Carolina's 11th Congressional District on Tuesday.

Edwards defeats Madison Cawthorn in GOP primary in western NC congressional race

State Sen. Chuck Edwards, backed by much of the state's Republican establishment, defeats U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn in the GOP primary for the 11th Congressional District in far western North Carolina.

Brian Murphy and Chris Lovingood, WRAL News

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Dizzying days for Madison Cawthorn

Monday, May 9, 2022 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn gave cousin $141K in campaign and taxpayer funds, records show

Records show U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina gave a close family member more than $141,000 since 2020. Their relationship is now drawing attention.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Cawthorn address NC crowd at April 9 rally for Trump

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn addresses a crowd of voters at an April 9, 2022, rally held by former President Donald Trump in Selma, North Carolina. Cawthorn's scheduler, Stephen Smith, and chief of staff, Blake Harp, (left to right) helped Cawthorn stand up from his wheelchair to speak. (photo by Bryan Anderson)

Expert explains what Cawthorn's leaked video could mean for his campaign

Hours after U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn took to social to address attacks from political opponents, an opposition group dropped a salacious video. Cawthorn said he was joking around with a friend years ago. Hear from an expert on what this latest hit might mean for his campaign.

Cawthorn responds to leaked video showing him simulating sex act

A political group whose primary focus is unseating U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn released a graphic video showing him naked and simulating a sex act. Cawthorn says he was "being crass with a friend" years ago.

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Rep. Madison Cawthorn accused of insider trading using Biden cryptocurrency

The allegations surfaced Tuesday in the Washington Examiner, which quoted multiple watchdog groups questioning whether Madison Cawthorn, a first-term U.S. House of Representatives member from the western part of the state, had insider knowledge when he bought the "Let's Go Brandon" coin, a digital asset that trades for fractions of a penny.

Tillis calls for inquiry over insider trading concerns surrounding Cawthorn

Coverage in the Washington Examiner this week suggests Cawthorn had advanced knowledge of a brief cryptocurrency spike.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter and Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

TSA found loaded gun in US Rep. Madison Cawthorn's bag at Charlotte airport

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina was cited on Tuesday morning for bringing a loaded gun to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.