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Old Durham Police HQ plans in limbo: ‘It’s valuable property’

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2 days ago

June 3, 2025

www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-06-03 21:03:38

SUMMARY: Plans to redevelop Durham’s former police headquarters on West Chapel Hill Boulevard remain uncertain. The four-acre, five-story building has been vacant since 2018 and is seen as valuable both fiscally and communally. The City Council is considering priorities like affordable housing, historic preservation, mixed-use development, and creating a new downtown landmark that honors local history. The Peebles Corporation proposed a \$382 million mixed-use project including 200 affordable housing units, retail, office or lab space, and a hotel, requesting a \$78 million city subsidy. However, negotiations may be canceled, marking the city’s third redevelopment attempt for this property.

The old Durham Police Department headquarters has become an eyesore along West Chapel Hill Street, and the city continues wrestling with what to do about it.

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CBO says tariffs will shrink the economy and add to inflation but reduce the deficit

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11 hours ago

June 5, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-06-05 08:06:53

SUMMARY: The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warns that President Trump’s proposed spending bill will increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, shrink the economy, and fuel inflation. It projects 16 million people could lose health insurance due to cuts in Medicaid and ACA tax credits. Despite criticism from Moody’s, senators, and economists, White House officials insist the bill won’t worsen debt. Meanwhile, the economy shows signs of slowing: a recent federal report cites tariff-related uncertainties hurting businesses, while May’s job growth was the weakest in over two years, highlighting urgent calls for stability.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that President Donald Trump’s tariffs would shrink the U.S. economy and add to inflation while reducing the federal deficit by $2.8 trillion.

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NC Senate panel approves bill expanding ICE detention requirements for sheriffs

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15 hours ago

June 5, 2025

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ncnewsline.com – Brandon Kingdollar – 2025-06-05 04:30:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 318, expanding sheriffs’ duties to detain undocumented immigrants for ICE retrieval. The bill extends immigration status verification from specific felonies to all felonies and impaired driving offenses, requiring judges to inquire about immigration status during pretrial release hearings and allowing a 48-hour hold for ICE pickup. Supporters say it clarifies previous laws, while opponents—including Democrats and advocates—argue it risks unconstitutional detentions and hinders victims’ justice by potentially deporting defendants before trial. The bill passed alongside Senate Bill 153, the “North Carolina Border Protection Act,” now awaiting the governor’s decision.

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Prepare to prove citizenship for government services

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20 hours ago

June 4, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-06-04 23:14:12

SUMMARY: North Carolina’s state House passed a contentious immigration bill along party lines that would require local governments to verify citizenship before providing services, including at public health clinics. The bill also mandates cooperation with ICE and allows victims of crimes by illegal immigrants to sue local governments if enforcement is deemed lax. Democrats argue the bill denies basic needs and could lead to costly, frivolous lawsuits, while Republicans claim it protects public safety and reflects voter sentiment. The bill now heads to the Senate and potentially to Governor Josh Stein, who may veto it, setting up a political showdown.