Political Showdowns: N.C. Supreme Court, Medicaid Contract, and House Intelligence Shake-Up

Dive into the high-stakes political battles shaping the nation: the contentious North Carolina Supreme Court election, Rep. Torres' call for a probe into a $9B Medicaid contract, and the surprising removal of the House Intelligence Committee chair. Explore the implications of these events on democracy, governance, and national security.

Sources:
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2025/01/15/north-carolina-supreme-court-riggs
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2025/01/16/rep--torres-re-ups-call-for-probe-of--9b-medicaid-home-care-contract
https://www.kolotv.com/2025/01/16/lombardo-tells-democratic-controlled-legislature-set-politics-aside-find-compromise/
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/15/politics/house-intelligence-committee-chair-removed-turner-johnson/index.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) N.C. Supreme Court election battle could have national impact
(00:04:07) Rep. Torres re-ups call for probe of $9B Medicaid home care contract
(00:07:05) Lombardo tells Democratic-controlled Legislature to set politics aside, find compromise
(00:11:11) Johnson removes Republican chair of House Intelligence Committee