A North Carolina congressman is facing calls for censure after being found in violation of the House Code of Conduct. Meanwhile, the state's pension fund has posted a $17 billion gain, but concerns about Social Security's solvency are growing. Additionally, data centers are becoming a contentious issue in North Carolina, with some localities imposing moratoriums on their expansion, citing concerns about energy usage and noise pollution. [... more]

The discussion centers around the solvency of Social Security for 2022, exploring the trust fund's $2.85 trillion in assets, payroll tax revenue, and interest earnings, while addressing concerns about the system's ability to meet future benefits. [... more]