A historic moment on first day Congress reconvenes
The 118th Congress is now in session, but no work can be done since members have not been able to agree on who will be the next Speaker of the House
Politics
Incident report reveals additional details in state senator's public intoxication arrest
When the officer made contact with Davis, the officer says he had "extremely slurred speech" and "an odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from his person."
Missing Lake Murray diver identifed
LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO) - The Lake Murray diver, who went missing last Wednesday and recovered yesterday by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Dive Team Sunday morning has been identified. According Lexington Country Coroner Margaret Fisher, in a…
Six years worth of Trump's Taxes released
Friday on Capitol Hill house lawmakers released six years of former President Trump's Tax returns.
Mayor Rickenmann reacts to Columbia residents living with no heat, water
Mayor Rickenmann, City Manager want answers after learning residents of area apartment complex have gone days without heat, water. Rickenmann: 'I'm pissed'
Trump's tax returns expected to be released Friday
The House Ways and Means Committee is expected on Friday to release six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns.
Southwest CEO is 'truly sorry' over flight cancelations
In a nearly three-minute video statement Tuesday, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said he is "truly sorry" for the airline's failures over the holiday weekend
January 6th Committee releases final report on insurrection
The House Select Committee released its 845-page final report on the January 6th insurrection Thursday night.
Committee votes to have some of Trump's tax returns released
The committee met for several hours behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon and then returned to vote 24-16 in open session to release the information related to Trump's tax returns from 2015-2020.
House Select Committee to announce 3 criminal charges against former President Trump
The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, is expected to announce it will refer at least three criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department, including insurrection, obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the federal government, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Jan. 6 committee preparing Trump criminal referral to DOJ: Sources
The Jan. 6 committee is preparing to urge the Department of Justice to prosecute former President Donald Trump on criminal charges during its business meeting on Monday, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she has switched her registration to independent
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to proposed repeal of military vaccine mandate
South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to a provision that would no longer mandate the COVID vaccine for American service members or recruits
Coach Staley, Senator Graham react to WNBA star Griner release from Russian prision
WNBA all-star Brittney Griner now just hours from arriving back in the us after nearly 10 months of captivity in Russia.
Richland School District One placed on 'Fiscal Watch'
The Richland One School District is now on Fiscal Watch. Richland One officials say a former employee is responsible, and they have been turned over to law enforcement.
National Politics
- Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms Apr 24, 2026 7:15 AM EDTJosh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot on the line for him this year
- Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation project Apr 24, 2026 6:39 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is having the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool coated in a swimming pool surface hued in “American flag blue,” covering a decades-old granite surface that he said was “leaking like a sieve” and would take years to replace
- Republican proposes giving Democratic-leaning part of Virginia back to DC after redistricting vote Apr 23, 2026 8:50 PM EDTA Republican congressman has introduced legislation that would expand the borders of Washington, D.C., and cost Virginia Democratic voters
- Pennsylvania treasurer says 'no' to taxpayers footing $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro's home Apr 23, 2026 6:00 PM EDTPennsylvania’s treasurer is refusing to approve payments for more than $1 million in security upgrades to the private home of Gov. Josh Shapiro
- California's woes at the center of debate among leading candidates for governor Apr 23, 2026 10:10 AM EDTSix leading candidates for California governor are jostling for advantage in a chaotic race with no clear leader
- Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department Apr 23, 2026 10:02 AM EDTThe Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections
- Jerry Jones shares a moment with old friend Bill Clinton as Cowboys prep for NFL draft Apr 23, 2026 6:53 AM EDTDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had an old friend drop by on the final day of preparations for the NFL draft: former President Bill Clinton
- Justice Department reaches $1.25 million settlement with Trump 2016 campaign aide over Russia probe Apr 23, 2026 6:53 AM EDTAn aide to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign who was the target of secret surveillance during the FBI’s Russia investigation has reached a settlement for $1.25 million with the federal government
- Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections Apr 23, 2026 6:53 AM EDTThree congressional candidates are accused of betting on their own elections through the prediction market Kalshi
- Groups sue Alaska election officials, allege the sharing of voter data with DOJ was unconstitutional Apr 23, 2026 6:52 AM EDTVoting and civil rights groups are suing Alaska elections officials, alleging their sharing of the state’s voter registration list with the U.S. Department of Justice is unconstitutional
