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(CNN) -- The US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries "of concern" at President Donald Trump's direction, as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC.
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN
"Don't forget I can use the Insurrection Act. Fifty percent of the presidents, almost, have used that. And that's unquestioned power," President Donald Trump said during an Oct. 19 Fox News interview.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025-- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist
Artificial intelligence generated TikTok videos that appear to show police in Washington, D.C., clearing out homeless encampments.
Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact reporter
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's deploying the National Guard across Washington and taking over the city's police department in the hopes of reducing crime, even as the city's mayor has noted that crime is falling in the nation's capital.
Members of North Carolina's congressional delegation asked Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, for a briefing on the scope of disinformation campaigns launched by foreign governments.
Jeff Cercone, PolitiFact reporter
When Hurricane Helene brought deadly flooding to western North Carolina, NCHART was among the rescue helicopter teams that responded.
Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter
Former President Donald Trump has fueled a persistent and unproven narrative since Hurricane Helene struck the southeast: Democratic leaders have failed residents who faced the wrath of the hurricane that left more than 200 people dead.
Amy Sherman and Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporters
The North Carolina National Guard has grounded a Black Hawk helicopter crew after the aircraft flew low over a donation and supply area, scattering much-needed items.
Social media rumors mislead North Carolinians about what will happen to affected properties, who is allowed to help in crisis, and how politicians have responded.
Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter
It's easy to take for granted the ability to fill up a gas tank, hop in the car and pull up your navigation. However, some people traveling in and out of western North Carolina this week to assist in the emergency response faced challenges without those services.
Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter
Almost 800 members of the North Carolina National Guard are delivering supplies Tuesday to areas hard hit by Hurricane Helene.
WRAL's Heidi Kirk is embedded with the North Carolina National Guard as they travel to some of the hardest hit areas of the mountains after Hurricane Helene.
Authorities at Raleigh-Durham International Airport said smoke inside a helicopter caused flight issues on Wednesday.
The WRAL Breaking News Tracker captured a group of first responders around a National Guard helicopter at the airport. According to the airport, smoke was reported inside the helicopter and it safely landed at the airport.
WRAL staff
Republican vice presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance sought to negatively frame the 24-year military career of newly minted Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, Minnesota's current governor.
Sara Swann, PolitiFact reporter
A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.
Targeted News Service
If you see extra helicopters flying over the Triangle on Sunday, it's because the North Carolina National Guard is planning to conduct training exercises.
A National Guard helicopter made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport Monday evening.
The North Carolina National Guard is deploying 25 soldiers and airmen to help at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
National guard members are on standby in Wisconsin in anticipation of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.
The Wake County Public School System might need the most bus drivers in central North Carolina, but its shortage is hardly unique.
Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter
The National Guard is holding a day of remembrance with events to reflect on the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and to honor the men who served in the War on Terror.
Josie Zimmer, WRAL photojournalist; Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter
Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Ill) said "Former Capitol Police Chief Steve Sund has testified that Irving was concerned as many have said about the 'optics,' and we know that the speaker's office was calling the shots on all of their actions on Jan. 6." PolitiFact checks his claim.
Kiannah Sepeda-Miller, PolitiFact reporter
National Guard troops who have been deployed at the US Capitol over the past four months will be leaving Sunday, said the man tasked with leading a review of Capitol security following the January 6 insurrection.
By Alison Main, Sarah Fortinsky and Aaron Pellish, CNN
