Observer readers comment on Sen. Thom Tillis's decision not to run again, a Charlotte City Council decision, abortion, Iran ...

His decision creates a political opportunity for Democrats seeking to bolster their numbers in the 2026 midterm elections, ...

After standing up to Trump, Tillis now has an opportunity to do the right thing for North Carolina — and himself.

Lara Trump, the president’s daughter-in-law and former co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), is considering a ...

Tillis made the surprise announcement one day after he opposed a massive bill for Trump's agenda in the Senate.

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection after President Donald Trump threatened to seek and support a primary challenger.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't run in 2026 after opposing Trump's bill Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won’t seek reelection June 29, 2025 ...

Centrist has objected to Medicaid cuts in GOP’s tax and spending megabill.

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Sunday he will not seek reelection next year, an abrupt announcement that came one day after he staked out his ...

Sen. Thom Tillis ’s (R-NC) surprise retirement, announced just hours after he broke with President Donald Trump over his sweeping tax and spending cut plan, has upended North Carolina’s 2026 ...