Virginia Foxx Coverage

Editorial: Dan Bishop needs to represent constituents, not his ideological self-interest

Thursday, April 18, 2024 -- How out of step is U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop of Charlotte with the nation, North Carolina and even most of his fellow Republicans? A look at last week's key votes in the U.S. House of Representatives offers a clear and dramatic illustration.

Trump endorses Robinson in bid for NC governor

Trump has long praised Robinson, a fiery speaker who captivates conservative audiences, but until Saturday had stopped short of offering an official endorsement in the 2024 race. Trump also endorsed U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop in his quest for state attorney general.

By Jack Hagel and Will Doran, WRAL News

NICHOLAS CONFESSORE: As fury erupts over campus antisemitism, conservatives seize the moment

Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 -- Republicans have been attacking elite universities for years. After a tense congressional hearing last week, many on the left are joining them.

Fact-checking Rep. Virginia Foxx's claim about the U.S. asylum process

U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., said during a July 17 committee meeting that migrants are supposed to "apply for asylum in the country where they are, and then they try to come into the United States."

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Editorial: A 'day of infamy' we should have seen coming

Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 -- It was horrible to watch. It was disgraceful behavior. We should have seen it coming. Too many, especially Republicans who should know better, especially those from North Carolina, have spent the last four years looking the other way. Mobs, encouraged on by a President emboldened by the reflexive affirmation of his congressional GOP loyalists, overran the security forces and stormed the Capitol - the world's temple to representative government.

Editorial: Fear fuels 'loyalty' to Trump from N.C.'s congressional Republicans

Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 -- North Carolina congressional Republicans signed onto the a baseless lawsuit to invalidate millions of presidential election votes - a suit rapidly rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court - out of fear as they look two years to their next election. They're terrified if they fail to bow, even to Donald Trump's most frivolous whim, the increasingly radicalized base of his devotees will respond negatively in a GOP primary to the perceived insufficient loyalty.

ROY COOPER: Congress - Act now. Extend unemployment benefits for struggling workers

Friday, July 24, 2020 -- It's irresponsible for Congress and the president to stop providing this critical support now when the virus still is spreading rapidly and states, especially in the South, are seeing record high case counts. ... It's not safe for some people to go back to work and many don't have jobs to return to yet. Benefits from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program have not only helped people pay their bills -- they've been critical to the health of our local businesses when unemployed people use their benefits to put money into the economy by purchasing food, paying rent and buying other necessities.

Editorial: Tillis and Burr need NOW to back coronavirus relief for families

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 -- Who does or doesn't get credit isn't as important as leaders coming together to make sure citizens health and welfare is secure as well as assuring those who can protect us - public health officials, medical professionals and law enforcement - have the resources necessary to direct citizens toward the safest behavior. Sens. Thom Tillis and Richard Burr should back the bill and press for action on it as soon as possible.

Editorial: NC's congressional delegation; Stand for the Constitution and demand truth

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 -- North Carolinians deserve members of the U.S. House of Representatives who have the courage to act with clear conscience and do their sworn duty. Uphold the Constitution. Stand for the separation of powers. Demand the truth from the president. Facts are facts.

Editorial: N.C. members of Congress - Protect the Constitution, not Trump's trophy wall

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 -- Being upset because Congress, which has the power to authorize how federal funds are spent, didn't provide money to build an unnecessary wall along the Mexican border IS NOT an emergency. Making such a declaration, as President Donald Trump has done, is a tantrum. Congress should block Trump's declaration.

Foxx won't enter US Senate race

The five-term Republican from Banner Elk says she will not run for a chance to challenge U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan.

Mark Binker

Forest jumps to head of potential GOP Senate pack

Lt. Gov. Dan Forest is the Republican Party's best shot to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, according to a new poll.

Matthew Burns

Poll: Potential GOP Senate candidates lack name recognition

U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan holds early leads over potential 2014 Republican rivals, but that's primarily because people don't know or don't like the GOP options, according to a new poll.

Matthew Burns

Holding, three other NC lawmakers, vote against Sandy relief

Holding, three other North Carolina lawmakers, vote against Sandy aid.

Mark Binker

New legislation?

We asked each lawmaker who will represent North Carolina in Congress next year what the legislative response to last week's school shooting in Connecticut should be.

Mark Binker