A Charlotte City Council member has been indicted on federal charges. At Fort Bragg’s All-American Week, Pete Hegseth delivered a message of support along with promises of pay raises for service members. A bill requiring schools to teach the risks of social media use is advancing in the legislature, while Speaker Hall remains optimistic as the House budget moves forward. The NC Senate is considering a bill targeting political discrimination in FEMA funding, and the House is reallocating $500 million from NC Innovation to bolster disaster recovery efforts.