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President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, would be his “first choice” to run to replace North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, days after he announced his retirement amid a public spat with the president. 
At the same time, the president noted his daughter-in-law, who is married to Trump’s son Eric, doesn’t currently live in the state, speaking to questions about her potential eligibility. 
The president specifically praised her leadership when she served as co-chair of the Republican National Committee in the lead-up to the 2024 election as well as the weekly show she currently hosts on Fox News. He pointed to his daughter in-law's knowledge of the Tar Heel State, despite noting that she and his son have a “very good life” in Florida.

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A slow moving front will produce scattered storms across eastern North Carolina today.

While it will not rain all day, some of the storms could produce locally heavy rain at times. That could lead to localized flooding in some locations. The showers and storms along with more cloud cover will keep our highs in the 80s.

Rain chances will be lower tomorrow, but a few isolated storms could develop in the afternoon. Typical summer weather is then expected for Independence Day on Friday.

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Around North Carolina

1. Man in critical condition, deputy injured in shooting, Wake County sheriff says

A man threatening to harm himself shot at Wake County deputies early Tuesday, officials said. The deputies shot back at the man and injured him, according to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office. The man is listed in critical condition. The deputy was also injured but has been released from the hospital. The SBI identified the man shot by the deputy as 32-year-old Brian Jacob Monroe.

2. 'His loss is deeply felt': Detention officer killed by escaped inmate identified

The community and beyond are mourning following the shooting death of a detention officer Monday, who was killed by an inmate trying to escape. The federal inmate escaped from custody at a medical clinic in western North Carolina and fatally shot 56-year-old Francisco Paul Flattes with the officer's own gun Monday, then fled in a stolen vehicle before being captured in another county, a sheriff said.

3. Auto racing executive Steve Newmark will become North Carolina's athletic director in 2026

North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham will transition next summer into a new advisory role to the school's chancellor, while hiring RFK Racing team president Steve Newmark as his eventual successor. UNC announced the moves Tuesday, which marked the official start of revenue sharing where schools can begin directly paying athletes after the $2.8 billion House antitrust settlement.

Around The Nation

1. Senate passes Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

2. Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial, judge indicates they'll keep deliberating

3. Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

The impacts of Sept. 11 are still being felt 24 years later. Earlier this year, cuts were made to the World Trade Center Health Program with some jobs reinstated. Victims are concerned about the future of the program, including funding. Lorraine Meehan watched the attacks unfold, and her husband helped clean up at Ground Zero.