all stories

Senate candidate Michael Whatley shares message to voters ahead of midterms

Fadingsecond windCoverage went quiet for 4 days, then returned with 66 more reports - 29 voices in all.
After publishing: 6 headlines quietly rewritten, 3 descriptions edited9 changes
  1. abc11.comseen 16 Sept, 14:11headline rewritten

    First Lady Melania Trump and the President to visit North CarolinaFirst lady visits school in western NC to see how AI, other technology used in classrooms

  2. abc11.comseen 19 Sept, 01:02headline rewritten

    President Trump to deliver remarks supporting Senate candidate Michael WhatleyPresident Trump to visit NC this week; in Michael Whatley's hometown

  3. abc7ny.comseen 19 Sept, 05:54headline rewritten

    Trump to campaign in NC for former GOP chairman Michael Whatley who's facing Roy CooperTrump stumps in NC for former GOP chair Michael Whatley, who's facing Roy Cooper in key Senate race

  4. clickondetroit.comseen 19 Sept, 11:31headline rewritten

    Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael WhatleyTrump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest

  5. mymotherlode.comseen 19 Sept, 11:34headline rewritten

    Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley - myMotherLode.comTrump and Whatley double down on the administration’s record in North Carolina Senate contest - myMotherLode.com

  6. nbcmontana.comseen 10 Oct, 03:23description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat.

    Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat.

  7. katu.comseen 10 Oct, 03:23description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat.

    Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat.

  8. PBS NewsHourseen 23 Oct, 04:18headline rewritten

    WATCH LIVE: Trump holds GOP midterm rally in North CarolinaWATCH: Trump holds GOP midterm rally in battleground North Carolina

  9. Axiosseen 8 Nov, 05:21description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Democrat Roy Cooper has defeated President Trump's handpicked candidate, Michael Whatley, flipping one of North Carolina's two GOP-held U.S. Senate seats. Why it matters : Cooper, the popular two-term governor, delivered Democrats one of their best shots at flipping a Republican-held Senate seat. Even in a state that voted all three times for Trump, Cooper has never lost an election. The big picture: While the race was originally expected to be tight and expensive, Cooper consistently widened...

    Democrat Roy Cooper has defeated President Trump's handpicked candidate, Michael Whatley, flipping one of North Carolina's two GOP-held U.S. Senate seats. Why it matters: Cooper, the popular two-term governor, delivered Democrats one of their best shots at flipping a Republican-held Senate seat. Even in a state that voted all three times for Trump, Cooper has never lost an election. The big picture: While the race was originally expected to be tight and expensive, Cooper consistently widened...

original reportingcopies
Thu, 10 September 2026peak 18 reports on Wed, 4 November 2026Thu, 5 November 2026

After the peak, new reports halved every 3 hours so far - this story is still being covered, so the figure moves as reports arrive.

What it is about

Iryna ZarutskaDecarlos Brown JrRoy CooperMichael WhatleyNational News DeskWhite HouseFraternal Order Of PoliceCharlotte, North Carolina, United StatesWashington, Washington, United StatesNorth Carolina, United StatesWhite House, District Of Columbia, United StatesAmericaDonald TrumpThom TillisCarolina Republican PartyGastonia, North Carolina, United StatesGaston County, North Carolina, United StatesTim MooreFacebookTrump

Who published it, and when

original reportcopyedited after publishingfirst to report
katu.com1 copy echoing wchstv.com - edited after publishing
nbcmontana.com1 copy echoing wchstv.com - edited after publishing
news3lv.com1 copy echoing wchstv.com
wchstv.com1 original report
wbtv.com1 original report
abc11.com1 original report - edited after publishing1 original report - edited after publishing1 original report
The Hill1 original report2 original reports1 original report1 original report2 original reports1 original report1 original report1 original report2 original reports1 original report1 original report
iheart.com5 original reports6 original reports6 original reports8 original reports
clickondetroit.com1 original report - edited after publishing
mymotherlode.com1 copy echoing clickondetroit.com - edited after publishing
PBS NewsHour1 original report1 original report1 original report
abc7ny.com1 original report - edited after publishing
Bloomberg Politics1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report
The Guardian World1 original report1 original report
Google News - Top Stories3 original reports1 original report
townhall.com1 original report
Axios1 original report1 original report - edited after publishing
wral.com1 original report
10 Sept, 00:44over 56 days5 Nov, 03:30

+ 17 more outlets · 9 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 88 original reports, 9 reprints

  1. Thu, 10 September 2026

    1 report
  2. Fri, 11 September 2026

    2 reports
  3. Sat, 12 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill16:00

      President Trump’s upcoming midterm campaign blitz is risking dragging down Republicans facing tough reelection bids as his approval rating plummets ahead of November. Trump will head to battleground North Carolina to campaign with Senate nominee Michael Whatley on Wednesday in an effort to boost Republican efforts in the fight to keep the seat red. The...

    • Google News - Top Stories18:00

      GOP anxiety grows over North Carolina Senate race Politico Election 2026: Cooper leads Whatley by 11% in Elon University Poll The Center Square Opinion | Is This Democrat Too Good for His Own Good? The New York Times Affordability takes center stage in North Carolina’s pivotal Senate race CNBC Cooper holds double-digit lead over Whatley in NC Senate race, latest Elon poll shows WCNC

  4. Mon, 14 September 2026

    1 report
  5. Tue, 15 September 2026

    5 reports
    • iheart.com10:38

      First Lady Melania Trump will visit North Carolina today to promote education technology, while President Trump will campaign for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday. Whatley seeks to bolster GOP representation in the Senate.

    • iheart.com10:38

      First Lady Melania Trump will visit North Carolina today to promote education technology, while President Trump will campaign for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday. Whatley seeks to bolster GOP representation in the Senate.

    • iheart.com10:38

      First Lady Melania Trump will visit North Carolina today to promote education technology, while President Trump will campaign for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday. Whatley seeks to bolster GOP representation in the Senate.

    • iheart.com10:38

      First Lady Melania Trump will visit North Carolina today to promote education technology, while President Trump will campaign for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday. Whatley seeks to bolster GOP representation in the Senate.

    • iheart.com10:38

      First Lady Melania Trump will visit North Carolina today to promote education technology, while President Trump will campaign for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia on Wednesday. Whatley seeks to bolster GOP representation in the Senate.

  6. Wed, 16 September 2026

    6 reports
    • clickondetroit.com04:11edited after publishing

      previouslyTrump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley

      President Donald Trump has tested his midterm campaign appeal in North Carolina as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman.

      1 reprint
    • The Hill10:00

      Republicans are hoping President Trump can give North Carolina Senate nominee Michael Whatley a much-needed boost as Democrats appear increasingly optimistic about flipping the state in November. Trump is slated to travel to the state, the only battleground he has won three times, to stump with Whatley on Wednesday. The visit comes as recent polling...

    • PBS NewsHour15:35

      The trip marks Trump's first campaign rally since his unusual midterm convention in Dallas. The president, despite voter frustrations over the Iran war and his economic leadership, has promised dozens more trips ahead of Election Day.

    • The Hill16:50

      Presented by SourceAmerica — Plus: 🗳️Trump campaigns with Whatley in North Carolina {beacon} It’s Wednesday, or Hump Day since the Geico camel commercials have returned 🐪 (“Uh oh...Guess what day it is?”). In today's issue: Federal Reserve expected to raise rates Senate Republicans plan spending cuts Trump to campaign with Whatley Kash Patel strikes back...

    • abc7ny.com19:51edited after publishing

      previouslyTrump to campaign in NC for former GOP chairman Michael Whatley who's facing Roy Cooper

      President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Gastonia, the hometown of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley

    • The Hill21:36

      President Trump will stump for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina on Wednesday evening, seeking to rally support for the former Republican National Committee chair. Whatley is running against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) for the seat currently held by Sen. Thom Tillis (R), who will retire at the end of the term....

  7. Thu, 17 September 2026

    5 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics01:12

      President Donald Trump visited North Carolina in his first campaign stop since the GOP’s Dallas midterm convention, seeking to boost Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who is trailing Democrat Roy Cooper in the polls.

    • The Guardian World01:51

      President stumps for Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina and urges voters to ‘crush the communists’ Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, imploring North Carolina voters to “pretend I’m on the ticket” and “crush the communists” in the November elections at a rally in support of the Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. Despite Trump’s deep unpopularity, Republicans hope to once again turn the president’s loyal following into a political force as the party...

    • Google News - Top Stories01:53

      ‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes The Guardian Trump bashes Democrats on crime while campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina NBC News Traffic, road closures expected across Charlotte area during Trump's Gastonia visit WCNC Live stream: Trump holds rally in Gaston County, North Carolina WBTV WATCH: Trump supports Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia WLOS

    • The Hill02:05

      President Trump made his first campaign stop in North Carolina Wednesday since last week's Republican National Committee (RNC) Midterm Convention, rallying for Senate candidate Michael Whatley as Republicans hope to keep the Tar Heel State's seat red this November. Trump claimed the battleground state during his three presidential runs. He told the Gastonia, North Carolina,...

    • Google News - Top Stories03:31

      Trump bashes Democrats on crime while campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina NBC News Traffic, road closures expected across Charlotte area during Trump's Gastonia visit WCNC Trump tests the limits of political make-believe in North Carolina The Irish Times Live stream: Trump holds rally in Gaston County, North Carolina WBTV ‘Pretend I’m on the ticket’: Trump hits campaign trail in bid to boost Republican hopes The Guardian

  8. Fri, 18 September 2026

    2 reports
  9. Mon, 21 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill16:33

      Vice President Vance will rally Republican voters Monday in North Carolina as the party fights to hold a key Senate seat in November. Vance is set to appear in Greensboro, less than a week after President Trump traveled to the Tar Heel State, to campaign alongside GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley. The ex-Republican National Committee...

    • Bloomberg Politics21:46

      Vice President JD Vance urged North Carolina voters to give Republicans more time to accomplish their agenda as the GOP is on the defensive in key states ahead of November’s midterm election. Vance traveled to the battleground state on Monday in a bid to shore up support for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who polls show trailing Democratic former Governor Roy Cooper. The contest has morphed into an opportunity for Democrats to flip a crucial seat. Bill Faries, Bloomberg News...

  10. Wed, 23 September 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics20:58

      Republican Senate candidates in Georgia and North Carolina are struggling to create enough distance from Donald Trump to boost their prospects in the November midterm elections, as polls show rising voter frustration over the president’s inability to lower the cost-of-living.

  11. Mon, 28 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill13:00

      Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has a double-digit lead over his competitor, former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley, in his state’s Senate race, according to a new poll. In the AARP poll, released Monday, 53 percent said they would "definitely” or “probably” back Cooper or leaned toward doing so in the...

    • The Hill22:40

      Recent polling showing Democrats performing strongly in Senate battlegrounds and more reliably red states is fueling optimism that the party could clinch both chambers in November. An AARP poll released Monday showed Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by 11 percentage points in the North Carolina Senate race, while recent polls have shown...

  12. Wed, 30 September 2026

    1 report
    • townhall.com12:00

      Roy Cooper’s history of tax hikes threatens North Carolina’s working families and economy.

  13. Fri, 2 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics15:58

      President Donald Trump said he’s concerned about Republican nominee Michael Whatley’s prospects in the North Carolina Senate race, the latest sign of trouble following a top super political action committee’s decision to stop funding advertisements on his behalf.

    • Axios19:00

      With one month until Election Day, some big GOP spenders are giving up on North Carolina and prioritizing other states. Why it matters: It's a sign that Republicans believe Michael Whatley can't win and that the seat will flip to Democrats, who need four pickups to regain control of the Senate. Driving the news: Several key Republican super PACs have canceled October ad campaigns in North Carolina as polls show Whatley several points behind former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. By the numbers:...

    • The Hill21:04

      President Trump said he was worried about North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley’s election chances as the Senate Republican super PAC began canceling reservations in the state Friday. “I think he’s a great man, and I am worried about him,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn en route to a campaign rally in...

  14. Tue, 6 October 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics18:32

      Republican Representative Brad Knott of North Carolina said Michael Whatley, the GOP nominee for Senate, is running against a "very tough" Democratic candidate but expects him to 'close the gap.' Knott, who serves on the House Homeland Security Committee, also discussed terror threats amid active conflicts in the MidEast and said that while there are 'absolutely terror cells in the United States,' the government is working to prevent them from operating in the US. (Source: Bloomberg)

  15. Wed, 7 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill16:48

      Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is backing Republican candidate Michael Whatley for the Senate seat he’s leaving behind — his first public declaration of who he will support. Whatley is in a tight race against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D), who is currently favored to win. Tillis told NewsNation, The Hill’s sister network, on Tuesday that...

  16. Sun, 11 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill21:00

      Democrats have the wind at their backs in North Carolina, particularly in the race for Senate, where former Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is up against Republican political operative Michael Whatley to replace retiring Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). Based on polling, nonpartisan ratings and campaign ​shifts, Cooper seems poised to win. A national Republican PAC...

  17. Mon, 12 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill23:25

      New polling released Monday showed North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley by at least 7 points, weeks ahead of the November midterm elections. The Trafalgar Group's polling showed Cooper's lead at 48.8 percent, with Whatley behind at 40.9 percent. Polling also showed Cooper with larger support among different age demographics,...

  18. Tue, 13 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill15:53

      Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) maintained a strong lead in the state’s Senate race in a new poll released Tuesday. The WRAL/WSOC poll, which was conducted by SurveyUSA, found the Democrat with a 14-point advantage over former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley. Cooper’s lead exceeded the survey’s margin of error and was...

  19. Thu, 15 October 2026

    2 reports
  20. Mon, 19 October 2026

    5 reports
    • iheart.com23:42

      President Trump will rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper. The rally aims to boost GOP turnout amid strong early voting by Democrats.

    • iheart.com23:42

      President Trump will rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper. The rally aims to boost GOP turnout amid strong early voting by Democrats.

    • iheart.com23:42

      President Trump will rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper. The rally aims to boost GOP turnout amid strong early voting by Democrats.

    • iheart.com23:42

      President Trump will rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper. The rally aims to boost GOP turnout amid strong early voting by Democrats.

    • iheart.com23:42

      President Trump will rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper. The rally aims to boost GOP turnout amid strong early voting by Democrats.

  21. Tue, 20 October 2026

    4 reports
    • iheart.com02:45

      President Trump will rally in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who trails Democrat Roy Cooper. The rally aims to boost GOP turnout amid strong early voting by Democrats.

    • Google News - Top Stories12:10

      Trump continues midterm campaign blitz in North Carolina – US politics live The Guardian Midterm election updates: Trump to campaign for Michael Whatley in North Carolina CNN Trump’s NC trip is meant to help GOP candidates. Top Democrat has a message for him: ‘Keep doing it’ WRAL 2026 Midterm Elections: Trump Campaigns in North Carolina Fox News Live updates: Trump to hold a midterm rally in North Carolina NBC News

    • Google News - Top Stories14:33

      2026 Midterm Elections: Trump Campaigns in North Carolina Fox News Live updates: Trump to hold a midterm rally in North Carolina NBC News Trump’s NC trip is meant to help GOP candidates. Top Democrat has a message for him: ‘Keep doing it’ WRAL Trump says he will have spent $400m to support Republicans in midterms – US politics live The Guardian President Trump to hold rally in South Carolina on Wednesday WLTX

    • PBS NewsHour22:06edited after publishing

      previouslyWATCH LIVE: Trump holds GOP midterm rally in North Carolina

      The rally comes after the Senate Republicans' top campaign spending group pulled back in North Carolina.

  22. Wed, 21 October 2026

    11 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories00:40

      Trump to rally in North Carolina, even after GOP pulls its money The Washington Post LIVE: President Trump holding midterm rally in Greenville, multiple protesters removed WITN Trump, in North Carolina, says Republicans will defy midterm odds Reuters Trump’s NC trip is meant to help GOP candidates. Top Democrat has a message for him: ‘Keep doing it’ WRAL Trump campaigns in North Carolina as part of final GOP push before midterms AP News

    • kfdm.com02:37

      GREENVILLE, Pitt County — President Donald Trump delivered a nearly two-hour speech at Pitt-Greenville Airport Tuesday evening, endorsing Republican candidates

      2 reprints
    • iheart.com04:04

      President Trump rallied in Greenville, North Carolina, urging support for Republican Michael Whatley against Democrat Roy Cooper in the Senate race. Trump promised $5,000 to citizens if Republicans win Congress and criticized Cooper's crime policies.

    • iheart.com04:04

      President Trump rallied in Greenville, North Carolina, urging support for Republican Michael Whatley against Democrat Roy Cooper in the Senate race. Trump promised $5,000 to citizens if Republicans win Congress and criticized Cooper's crime policies.

    • iheart.com04:04

      President Trump rallied in Greenville, North Carolina, urging support for Republican Michael Whatley against Democrat Roy Cooper in the Senate race. Trump promised $5,000 to citizens if Republicans win Congress and criticized Cooper's crime policies.

    • iheart.com04:04

      President Trump rallied in Greenville, North Carolina, urging support for Republican Michael Whatley against Democrat Roy Cooper in the Senate race. Trump promised $5,000 to citizens if Republicans win Congress and criticized Cooper's crime policies.

    • iheart.com04:04

      President Trump rallied in Greenville, North Carolina, urging support for Republican Michael Whatley against Democrat Roy Cooper in the Senate race. Trump promised $5,000 to citizens if Republicans win Congress and criticized Cooper's crime policies.

    • iheart.com04:04

      President Trump rallied in Greenville, North Carolina, urging support for Republican Michael Whatley against Democrat Roy Cooper in the Senate race. Trump promised $5,000 to citizens if Republicans win Congress and criticized Cooper's crime policies.

    • bdnews24.com04:10
    • illawarramercury.com.au04:17

      Donald Trump is trying to drum up support before the mid-term elections, speaking at a rally in North...

      2 reprints
    • The Hill17:04

      A new poll found former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) holds a 13-point lead over his GOP opponent Michael Whatley in the state’s Senate race less than two weeks away from Election Day. The Elon University poll reported 52 percent of respondents favored Cooper, 39 percent backed Whatley, 6 percent were undecided and 3...

  23. Thu, 22 October 2026

    1 report
    • Google News - Top Stories22:03

      Republicans retreat from North Carolina as Trump admits Democrats are likely to win the Senate seat NBC News Multiple protesters removed during President Trump’s Greenville rally WITN Trump rallies NC for Republicans as money dries up, ratings favor Democrats Yahoo Multiple protestors kicked out of campaign rally during Trump’s speech in North Carolina WBTV The Chronicle went to Trump’s Greenville rally. Here’s what we saw The Duke Chronicle

  24. Sat, 24 October 2026

    1 report
  25. Tue, 27 October 2026

    2 reports
  26. Wed, 28 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Hill17:45

      Vice President Vance heads to North Carolina on Wednesday as Republicans make a final push to energize voters ahead of next week's midterm elections. The visit also comes as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in Congress, with ex-Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley facing former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D)...

  27. Thu, 29 October 2026

    1 report
  28. Fri, 30 October 2026

    1 report
    • winnipegfreepress.com11:03

      WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in North Carolina will cast their ballots for a new U.S. senator in one of the nation’s most highly scrutinized midterm contests, a race that may lay bare whether an association with President Donald Trump represents a boon or a liability in the current political climate.

  29. Mon, 2 November 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics23:12

      Bloomberg's Erik Wasson joins "Balance of Power" to discuss the election day races in North Carolina. Former Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat is expected to defeat Michael Whatley in a Senate race. But other contests are expected to be closer. (Source: Bloomberg)

  30. Tue, 3 November 2026

    1 report
    • PBS NewsHour10:00

      Voters in North Carolina are deciding between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley to replace Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, who is retiring at the end of his term in January.

  31. Wed, 4 November 2026

    18 reports
  32. Thu, 5 November 2026

    1 report

One email a week

The stories everytrace watched stay alive - how many independent outlets carried each one, and how long it lasted. No daily digest, no breaking-news alerts.