Roy Cooper.
American attorney and politician (born 1957)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Roy Cooper announced his run for US Senate in North Carolina, partnering with Donald Trump and leading Michael Whatley in a recent poll.Well supported31 reports2 developments inside
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Michael Whatley is running against former Gov. Roy Cooper for the vacant U.S. Senate seat of Thom Tillis, with President Trump scheduled to visit Gaston County.Well supported17 reports3 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Roy Cooper campaigned against Michael Whatley, who was also involved in events concerning North Carolina and Pitt County.Well supported13 reports4 developments inside
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Donald Trump held a rally in North Carolina to support Senate candidate Michael Whatley against Roy Cooper.Well supported9 reports4 developments inside
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Donald Trump officially chose Michael Whatley to run for Senate, and campaign spending shifted from North Carolina to Kansas.Some support3 reports
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Roy Cooper stated that domestic spending in North Carolina is linked to the war in Iran.Some support2 reports
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Roy Cooper backed sanctuary policies protecting illegal aliens in North Carolina.Some support2 reports
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The Republican National Committee has accused Roy Cooper of mismanagement regarding the North Carolina DMV during his tenure as governor.Some support2 reports
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JD Vance campaigned in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he rallied to support Michael Whatley's Senate campaign, with Donald Trump also involved.Well supported5 reports
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Michael Whaley challenged Roy Cooper's record on costs during his Senate campaign in North Carolina.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Governor Roy Cooper signed the state budget in North Carolina amidst clashes over executive authority and appointments with the General Assembly.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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NRSC uses a criminal case to criticize Cooper, while the General Assembly overrides his vetoes in North Carolina.Some support1 report
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In North Carolina, a task force has reported rising energy prices, leading political figures like Josh Stein and Roy Cooper to campaign on platforms like 'Make Stuff Cost Less'.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Josh Stein is a successful challenger in state elections, while Roy Cooper is noted in the context of his time as Governor of North Carolina.Some support1 report
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Roy Cooper is running for United States Senate in North Carolina, campaigning in local areas and emphasizing education and Medicaid expansion.Well supported23 reports4 developments inside
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Roy Cooper approved mass prison release and influenced immigration policy in North Carolina.Some support1 report
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Political attacks on Roy Cooper's record while he campaigns in North Carolina.Some support1 report
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The Senate race between Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper continues, while Melania Trump lobbies Congress and Donald Trump comments on AI limits.Some support15 reports
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Roy Cooper is seeking the U.S. Senate seat while Michael Whatley, former RNC chairman, is linked to Beaufort County.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Michael Whatley used subterfuge to attack Roy Cooper's campaign.Well supported3 reports
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A convention was held in Dallas on September 9, 2026, involving Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper to contest the North Carolina Senate race.Well supported7 reports3 developments inside
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A political rivalry has begun between Dallas and Roy Cooper regarding state leadership and economic policy.Some support1 report
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Joe Biden, Roy Cooper, and Michael Whatley are engaged in a US Senate race.Some support1 report
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Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley are involved in an election contest, while criticism regarding Duke Energy's residential rate hikes also emerged.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Gavin Newsom is reportedly involved in the North Carolina political scene, including potential influence on the NC Senate race and rallies.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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North Carolina faces a Senate race between Cooper and Whatley, while the Commerce Department is scrutinized following auditor findings and new appointments.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Roy Cooper appointed a leader to a task force as the North Carolina Senate race continues.Some support4 reports
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Whatley accused Roy Cooper of supporting Joe Biden's open border policies.Some support1 report
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Roy Cooper's policies are being compared to those of Colorado, New Jersey, and Illinois, while Michael Whatley gains support in North Carolina.Some support1 report
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Jon Ossoff, Sherrod Brown, and Roy Cooper challenged the Federal Communications Commission's unit charge requirements.Some support2 reports
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Roy Cooper sought expert guidance from Anthony Fauci regarding North Carolina's COVID-19 reopening plan.Some support4 reports
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Roy Cooper criticized insurance companies on August 25th for exploiting customers through their business practices.Some support1 report
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JB Pritzker used her resources to fund a candidate's PAC in North Carolina and contribute to a running mate's PAC.Some support1 report
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Roy Cooper championed a billion-dollar deal with VinFast on August 2nd.Some support1 report
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The war in Iran is affecting domestic prices while Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley face challenges in the U.S. Senate race.Well supported3 reports
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The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled on complaints against orders issued by Governor Roy Cooper.Some support3 reports
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Roy Cooper visited Anson County to discuss infrastructure issues during his political campaign stop.Some support1 report
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Roy Cooper campaigns for US Senate, appoints Mandy Cohen as health official, and the NC Supreme Court rules on state constitutional rights.Some support7 reports
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Roy Cooper held Iftar Dinners at the Governor's Mansion in Raleigh, with a radical Islamist Hamas supporter as guest of honor.Some support1 report
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Bar owners have sued regarding executive orders that are currently affecting business operations in North Carolina.Some support2 reports
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Michael Whatley backed a policy as a Trump promise, contrasting his views with Roy Cooper's.Well supported4 reports
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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper leveraged gubernatorial power for political appointments and is challenging Thom Tillis for the Senate seat.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Roy Cooper
Events traced to Roy Cooper, step by step, newest firstAround Roy Cooper this week
News at the entities that move Roy Cooper most-
Michael Whatley OperationalCampaign activity in North Carolina involves Michael Whatley, Jennifer Balkcom, and support from JD Vance and Ted Budd.Moves Roy Cooper
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Hamas StructuralProtests were held in Glasgow and Edinburgh, calling for divestment from companies linked to Israel amid references to Hamas attacks.Moves Roy Cooper
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Republican National Committee OperationalThe Republican National Committee filed a lawsuit against Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen.Moves Roy Cooper
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Thom Tillis OperationalTillis and Cornyn criticized concessions to Moscow, while Trump delayed sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine war.Moves Roy Cooper
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National Republican Senatorial Committee OperationalNRSC accuses Brian Bengs of being a fake independent, while Sanders caucuses with Senate Democrats.Moves Roy Cooper
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Federal Communications Commission OperationalSchumer urged the Federal Communications Commission not to approve a petition related to AI robocalls.Moves Roy Cooper
Connections
The 40 strongest of 56, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Michael Whatley Operational
Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper are engaged in a direct, high-stakes political rivalry contesting the U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Structural
Roy Cooper's political career and governance are formally situated within the jurisdiction of North Carolina.
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Republican National Committee Operational
The RNC and Roy Cooper are actively engaged in political conflict, coordination, and mutual scrutiny regarding elections and state governance.
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Mandy Cohen Structural
Roy Cooper appointed Mandy Cohen to serve as a health official.
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Thom Tillis Operational
The two political figures are engaged in a direct, high-stakes competitive challenge for the Senate seat in North Carolina.
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Jill Structural
Jill holds a formal appointed role on the Tryon Palace Commission, established by Roy Cooper.
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Federal Communications Commission Operational
Roy Cooper actively challenges and disputes specific policy rulings and guidance issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
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senate Transactional
Roy Cooper is actively campaigning to secure a seat in the United States Senate.
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Donald Trump Operational
The relationship involves active political partnership, campaign cooperation, and direct electoral competition characterized by mutual criticism of policy and performance.
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Tom Hendrickson Structural
Cooper appointed Hendrickson to multiple state commissions.
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Hamas Structural
Roy Cooper was identified as a radical Islamist Hamas supporter.
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Katie Structural
one depends on the other
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Josh Stein Operational
The two political figures are involved in ongoing political competition and formal coordination, including appointments to task forces.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee Operational
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is actively criticizing Roy Cooper's policies using a criminal case.
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Mary Peltola Operational
Both entities are political figures who are currently competing against each other in the political landscape.
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Department of Commerce Structural
The Governor oversees the operations of the Department of Commerce.
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North Carolina Supreme Court Operational
The North Carolina Supreme Court has exercised judicial review over orders issued by Roy Cooper.
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Bright Health Transactional
Bright Health provides financial support to Roy Cooper through donations.
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Pitt County Structural
Roy Cooper's executive policies, such as Medicaid expansion, govern services and benefits for residents of Pitt County.
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Anthony Fauci Transactional
A was sought out by B's office to provide expert guidance regarding the COVID-19 reopening plan.
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DMV Operational
Roy Cooper's policy decisions regarding driver licensing influence the operations of the DMV.
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East Carolina University Mentioned together
East Carolina University conducts polls to track and assess Roy Cooper's political standing.
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Manu Raju Transactional
Manu Raju questioned Roy Cooper regarding a potential prison settlement.
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VinFast Transactional
Roy Cooper championed a billion-dollar deal involving VinFast.
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Duke Energy Operational
Roy Cooper publicly comments on and influences the scrutiny of Duke Energy's operational practices, such as residential rate hikes.
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JB Pritzker Transactional
JB Pritzker is providing financial support to a political candidate running in North Carolina, Roy Cooper's home state.
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general assembly Operational
Roy Cooper and the General Assembly engaged in active political conflict over executive authority and legislative power.
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Joe Biden Operational
Roy Cooper is politically linked to Joe Biden, with accusations of supporting his policies and his political success enabling related policies.
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Illinois Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a conceptual comparison of Roy Cooper's policies against the context of Illinois.
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Sherrod Brown Operational
Sherrod Brown and Roy Cooper compete in fundraising efforts and are jointly involved in challenging FCC unit charge requirements.
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Medicare Shared context
Roy Cooper is noted as needing to address healthcare issues, which are related to Medicare.
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Greenville Transactional
Roy Cooper visited Greenville as part of his campaign tour.
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Trafalgar Mentioned together
Trafalgar conducts polls to assess the political chances of Roy Cooper.
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Michael Whaley Operational
Michael Whaley actively challenged Roy Cooper's record regarding costs.
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Dallas Operational
The relationship is characterized by political rivalry concerning leadership and economic policy.
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Greensboro Shared context
Roy Cooper campaigned in the vicinity of Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Elon University Mentioned together
Elon University conducts polls that track and report on Roy Cooper's popularity and political lead.
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John Locke Foundation Operational
The relationship is noted in analyst commentary as being involved in power struggles.
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Pat McCrory Transactional
Competed against each other in the 2016 gubernatorial election, which resulted in a loss for one candidate.
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Anson County Shared context
Roy Cooper is mentioned in the context of discussing infrastructure issues affecting Anson County during a political campaign.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
19 events- Roy Cooper announced his run for US Senate in North Carolina, partnering with Donald Trump and leading Michael Whatley in a recent poll.
- Michael Whatley is running against former Gov. Roy Cooper for the vacant U.S. Senate seat of Thom Tillis, with President Trump scheduled to visit Gaston County.
- Donald Trump held a rally in North Carolina to support Senate candidate Michael Whatley against Roy Cooper.
- Roy Cooper stated that domestic spending in North Carolina is linked to the war in Iran.
- Roy Cooper backed sanctuary policies protecting illegal aliens in North Carolina.
- The Republican National Committee has accused Roy Cooper of mismanagement regarding the North Carolina DMV during his tenure as governor.
- JD Vance campaigned in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he rallied to support Michael Whatley's Senate campaign, with Donald Trump also involved.
- Michael Whaley challenged Roy Cooper's record on costs during his Senate campaign in North Carolina.
- NRSC uses a criminal case to criticize Cooper, while the General Assembly overrides his vetoes in North Carolina.
- Josh Stein is a successful challenger in state elections, while Roy Cooper is noted in the context of his time as Governor of North Carolina.
- Roy Cooper approved mass prison release and influenced immigration policy in North Carolina.
- Political attacks on Roy Cooper's record while he campaigns in North Carolina.
- The Senate race between Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper continues, while Melania Trump lobbies Congress and Donald Trump comments on AI limits.
- Michael Whatley used subterfuge to attack Roy Cooper's campaign.
- A convention was held in Dallas on September 9, 2026, involving Michael Whatley and Roy Cooper to contest the North Carolina Senate race.
- A political rivalry has begun between Dallas and Roy Cooper regarding state leadership and economic policy.
- Joe Biden, Roy Cooper, and Michael Whatley are engaged in a US Senate race.
- Gavin Newsom is reportedly involved in the North Carolina political scene, including potential influence on the NC Senate race and rallies.
- Roy Cooper appointed a leader to a task force as the North Carolina Senate race continues.
August 2026
9 events- In North Carolina, a task force has reported rising energy prices, leading political figures like Josh Stein and Roy Cooper to campaign on platforms like 'Make Stuff Cost Less'.
- Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley are involved in an election contest, while criticism regarding Duke Energy's residential rate hikes also emerged.
- Whatley accused Roy Cooper of supporting Joe Biden's open border policies.
- Roy Cooper's policies are being compared to those of Colorado, New Jersey, and Illinois, while Michael Whatley gains support in North Carolina.
- Jon Ossoff, Sherrod Brown, and Roy Cooper challenged the Federal Communications Commission's unit charge requirements.
- Roy Cooper sought expert guidance from Anthony Fauci regarding North Carolina's COVID-19 reopening plan.
- Roy Cooper criticized insurance companies on August 25th for exploiting customers through their business practices.
- JB Pritzker used her resources to fund a candidate's PAC in North Carolina and contribute to a running mate's PAC.
- Roy Cooper championed a billion-dollar deal with VinFast on August 2nd.
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July 2026
5 events- Governor Roy Cooper signed the state budget in North Carolina amidst clashes over executive authority and appointments with the General Assembly.
- Roy Cooper is seeking the U.S. Senate seat while Michael Whatley, former RNC chairman, is linked to Beaufort County.
- The war in Iran is affecting domestic prices while Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley face challenges in the U.S. Senate race.
- The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled on complaints against orders issued by Governor Roy Cooper.
- Roy Cooper visited Anson County to discuss infrastructure issues during his political campaign stop.
June 2026
8 events- Roy Cooper campaigned against Michael Whatley, who was also involved in events concerning North Carolina and Pitt County.
- Roy Cooper is running for United States Senate in North Carolina, campaigning in local areas and emphasizing education and Medicaid expansion.
- North Carolina faces a Senate race between Cooper and Whatley, while the Commerce Department is scrutinized following auditor findings and new appointments.
- Roy Cooper campaigns for US Senate, appoints Mandy Cohen as health official, and the NC Supreme Court rules on state constitutional rights.
- Roy Cooper held Iftar Dinners at the Governor's Mansion in Raleigh, with a radical Islamist Hamas supporter as guest of honor.
- Bar owners have sued regarding executive orders that are currently affecting business operations in North Carolina.
- Michael Whatley backed a policy as a Trump promise, contrasting his views with Roy Cooper's.
- North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper leveraged gubernatorial power for political appointments and is challenging Thom Tillis for the Senate seat.