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About three-quarters of Americans say democracy is under serious threat, according to a new poll from NPR, PBS News and Marist. A similar number also see politically motivated violence as a major problem.

76% of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And their faith in political leadership in the White House and Congress is low.

In the first big shake-up of his inner circle, President Trump said he's nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz as his UN ambassador.

Early this month, FEMA announced plans to cancel a suite of grants to help communities combat flooding. Across the country, many municipalities have already invested millions to start the projects. In North Carolina, none have received a federal dime.

The horses are out, but living wages for city staff are in, as the City of Wilmington tightens its budget to try and avoid a tax increase.

New details of the administration's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 came after a federal judge blocked the president's efforts to close the U.S. Education Department.

University of North Carolina Wilmington professors have created a “Teaching with Joy” Network. The teachers and academics in the group meet twice monthly and plan community meet-ups.

President Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl last night, and fans had mixed reactions. Plus, highlights from the big game and the best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials.

NPR took a walk through Minneapolis with its former police chief Medaria Arradondo. He says "the worst thing we can do" is dismiss the 2020 protests and outrage over police brutality as an anomaly.

The Emmy-winning composer/arranger worked with a 35-piece orchestra for 27 years, creating music for The Simpsons. Clausen died May 29. Originally broadcast May 14, 1997.