Cooper has emerged as a strong contender for Kamala Harris's running mate, with a history of electoral success and experience engaging a diverse voter base in a battleground state.
Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for his replacement and promised to share more details about his decision in an address to the nation later this week.
In a Thursday decision, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary halt on the Department of Education’s SAVE Plan, formally blocking its implementation after a slew of legal challenges.
As extreme heat events plague communities across the nation, some government officials and Duke researchers are taking steps to help North Carolinians beat the heat.
In a major legal victory for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Cannon, T'03, ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith was named to his position unconstitutionally and dismissed the case in its entirety.
The Chronicle spoke with three experts from Duke’s public policy and political science departments to gain their insight into the rising trend of political violence, what could change for the upcoming presidential election and how campus culture may shift in response.
In The Chronicle's next Presidential Preview, we look at the economy: Trump has long been a proponent of tax cuts and reduced government spending, though this strategy was ineffective at reducing the national debt during his first term. Biden has spearheaded massive investments across the American economy, but his tenure has also been mired by inflation.
In The Chronicle's third Presidential Preview, we look at abortion: Biden and Trump both have a somewhat ambiguous political history on the issue, though Biden now stands staunchly in favor of codifying the right while Trump leans toward leaving the decision up to the states.
The Chronicle has you covered for the Fourth of July with a rundown of activities hosted around the Triangle in celebration of Independence Day.
Biden attempted to assuage Democrats' concerns about his disappointing debate performance with an energetic address to supporters in Raleigh.
Republican state lawmakers overrode a slew of recent vetoes from Gov. Roy Cooper, sending three controversial bills into law near the end of the state's 2024 legislative session.
Durham County's plans for spending the settlement funds are still under review, but officials indicated that community input would remain a central component.
Areas of five Durham parks have been closed off for further testing after dangerously high levels of lead were first discovered over a year ago.
In The Chronicle's second Presidential Preview, we look at the Israel-Hamas war: Trump and Biden have both displayed allegiances to Israel during their respective first terms, while N.C. voters remain polarized and may look to third-party candidates.
The bills imposing rollbacks on mask-wearing and juvenile court placement — H.B. 237 and H.B. 834, respectively — sparked controversy in the legislature over equity and legal concerns. The third bill, H.B. 591, promises to revolutionize artificial intelligence legislation and passed unanimously.
If you’re staying on campus or are in the Triangle for the summer, here are some events you can attend to celebrate Pride.
In The Chronicle's first Presidential Preview, we look at foreign policy: Trump and Biden show sharply divergent plans and records, while N.C. voters consider the issue important but not polarizing.
Deliberations for the trial began Wednesday, making it the only of Trump's four pending criminal cases likely to reach a verdict in advance of the November election.
The primary races were prolonged due to runoff elections. Under state law, a second-place candidate can request a runoff if no candidate in the primary wins more than 30% of the vote.
The foundation has historically been one of Duke’s largest benefactors.
