In the wake of Sen. Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection in 2026, N.C. Republicans are holding out for a strong replacement candidate.

The One Big Beautiful Bill had North Carolina’s House Republicans voting yes and Democrats opposed. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd split their votes in the Senate.

The One Big Beautiful Bill had North Carolina’s House Republicans voting yes and Democrats opposed. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd split their votes in the Senate.

The 2026 U.S. Senate race could pit Cooper against Lara Trump, said Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi of Winston-Salem State, who calls the president's daughter-in-law "the clearest beneficiary of Tillis's ...

Demanding a bill by Independence Day was a telling flourish for someone with zero tolerance for independence in the ...

Tillis spoke to The Independent after delivering a speech on the Senate floor following his shock announcement that he would not seek re-election in the wake of Trump’s attacks.