Alma Adams Coverage

Analysis: NC's evenly-split congressional delegation is likely to turn red. These Dems could be drawn out

North Carolina lawmakers are preparing new congressional voting maps. Some Democrats are more likely than others to be targeted under Republicans' new plans.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Top 7 PolitiFact NC fact-checks of 2022

Local claims about crime and immigration were PolitiFact North Carolina's top-read stories of the year.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Members of NC Congressional delegation take political differences over abortion public

U.S. Reps. Alma Adams and Dan Bishop are having a war of words over the hot-button issues of abortion and Jan. 6.

US Rep. Alma Adams of NC says colleague should be 'ashamed' for likening abortion rights protesters to Jan. 6 rioters

Adams said at a news conference that her colleague, U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop, should be "ashamed" of remarks comparing her and others at the protest to rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, including many who hoped to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Fact check: Alma Adams says high lumber prices 'tied' to Trump administration

U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, a Democrat who represents the Charlotte area, said a rise in lumber prices "can be tied to the previous administration's actions." PolitiFact North Carolina checks her claim.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

Fact check: How many student loan borrowers failed to finish college?

Rep. Alma Adams, D-N.C., says many Americans carrying heavy student loan debt aren't even getting their money's worth. She tweeted: "Almost 40% of borrowers with student loan debt didn't finish their degree." PolitiFact investigates her claim.

Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter

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: Congress, pass Justice in Policing Act now

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 -- This is a time for action and legislation introduced in Congress Monday offers the nation's members of the House of Representatives and Senate the opportunity to act to address systemic racism in law enforcement. The Justice in Policing Act of 2020 looks to address the use of excessive force by establishing national standards of conduct; make it easier for citizens to track and address officer misconduct and limits the transfer of military-grade equipment to state and local law enforcement agencies.

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.

Does Trump administration want to cut food stamps to 3M people?

Over Thanksgiving week, a North Carolina Democrat drew attention to a Trump administration proposal that would cut the number of people who receive public funding for food.

Fact check: NC Democrat mostly right about Trump plan to cut food stamps

U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, a Democrat representing the Charlotte area, tweeted that a Trump administration proposal would cut 3 million people from SNAP benefits, which provide food for low-income and disabled people.

Paul Specht

Butterfield, Adams say they won't attend Trump's inauguration

Congressman G.K. Butterfield said on Twitter he won't attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration because "it would be hurtful to my constituents" to attend.

Mark Binker