Senator Thom Tillis is reacting to news that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under criminal investigation related to the Fed’s headquarters renovation, calling for accountability as questions mount in Washington. At the same time, North Carolina’s congressional delegation is demanding action after illegal commercial truck driver’s licenses were flagged, warning the issue could jeopardize public safety and federal funding. In education policy, Governor Stein is disputing a new federal cap on graduate-level nursing student loans, arguing it could worsen healthcare workforce shortages. A judge has blocked the release of recordings connected to the Charlotte light rail killing, while new data shows North Carolina ranked third among the nation’s top moving destinations in 2025.