NC GOP censures Sen. Tillis over LGBTQ+ and immigration stance

Republican delegates in North Carolina voted to censure Sen. Thom Tillis for his support of policies that they believe violate the GOP platform, including LGBTQ+ rights, immigration policies, and gun violence prevention measures. Tillis, who has gained influence in Congress for his willingness to work across the aisle, has faced criticism from some state Republicans for straying from conservative values. The vote, which cannot remove Tillis from office, sends a message of dissatisfaction, but some state legislators have criticized the decision, saying it creates more divisions within the party ahead of an election year.