Attorney General Alan Wilson releases annual Human Trafficking Task Force Report
On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, Attorney General Alan Wilson released the annual Human Trafficking Task Force Report.
Politics
SC Lawmakers plan to introduce new legislation on abortion this session
State lawmakers plan to introduce new legislation on abortion this session.
Governor McMaster unveils SC executive budget
SC Governor Henry McMaster unveiled his executive budget Monday afternoon (Jan. 12, 2026).
With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a 'deal' before it's too late
President Donald Trump on Sunday fired off another warning to the government of Cuba as the close ally of Venezuela braces for potential widespread unrest after Nicolás Maduro was deposed as Venezuela's leader.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powellsaid Sunday the Department of Justice has served the central bank with subpoenas and threatened it with a criminal indictment over his testimony this summer about the Fed's building renovations.
Stocks of credit-card companies slump as Wall Street overall drifts in mixed trading
Stocks of credit-card companies are tumbling on Monday after President Donald Trump threatened moves that could eat into their profits.
House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as 17 renegade GOP lawmakers joined every Democrat in support.
Trump meets with oil executives at the White House on Friday, seeking investments in Venezuela
President Donald Trump is meeting with oil executives at the White House on Friday in hopes of securing $100 billion in investments to revive Venezuela’s ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum — a plan that rides on their comfort in making commitments in a country plagued by instability, inflation and uncertainty.
Lawsuit challenges SC Governor’s authority to deploy SC National Guard to D.C.
A lawsuit has been filed challenging SC Governor Henry McMaster’s authority to deploy the South Carolina National Guard to Washington, D.C.
Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela
In a rare rebuke to the Trump administration, the Senate on Thursday advanced a war powers resolution that would block the president's use of the U.S. armed forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.
Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.
Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rocket higher
U.S. stock indexes are drifting at the start of Thursday’s trading, masking some big gains underneath the surface for makers of weapons and other military equipment after President Donald Trump said he wants to increase spending on them sharply.
President Trump threatens to ban investors from buying single-family homes
President Trump says he plans to ban large investors from buying up more single-family homes.
U.S. job openings at lowest level since 2024
Job seekers continue to have it rough as new data shows the U.S. remains a low-hire, low-fire labor market.
White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods
The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods and to reduce refined carbohydrates.
National Politics
- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 6, 2026 2:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign Apr 5, 2026 11:30 AM EDTDemocrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message
- Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress? Apr 5, 2026 5:07 AM EDTAs a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 7:57 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
- Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference? Apr 4, 2026 7:58 AM EDTPam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies
- President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics
- Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift Apr 3, 2026 5:40 PM EDTGeorgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers
- Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony Apr 3, 2026 5:16 PM EDTA new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back
- South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge Apr 3, 2026 11:34 AM EDTThe husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to an affidavit
- White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending Apr 3, 2026 11:32 AM EDTThe White House is scheduled to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday
