Feds Charge Light Rail Suspect; Audit Shows NC Finances Strong

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against the suspect accused of stabbing a passenger on Charlotte’s light rail, escalating the case and drawing renewed attention to public safety on transit systems. A new state audit reports that North Carolina’s overall financial health remains strong. In political news, President Trump has endorsed Senate leader Phil Berger in his 2026 GOP primary challenge, injecting national attention into the race.