Trump is "sticking up for" Biden who has denied sexual assault allegation
(ABC NEWS) - Former Vice President Joe Biden is strongly denying an allegation of sexual assault. The claim comes from a former female staffer…
Politics
Man accused of stealing stimulus checks arrested
(CNN)-- A New York man has been accused of stealing nine Coronavirus stimulus checks. Feng Chen, 31, of Brooklyn was arrested and charged with stealing mail. New York police officers found Chen had credit cards, checks and nine stimulus payments…
Sen. Scott praises McMaster’s ‘slow progress’ to reopen SC
U.S. Senator Tim Scott is praising South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
South Carolina House and Senate to return on May 12
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --The South Carolina Legislature plans to return in less than two weeks as lawmakers face a deadline to pass key bills before they are required to adjourn. House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate President Harvey Peeler released…
SC governor faces different pressure to reopen state
Some SC House lawmakers are calling to return to the State House to end Governor McMaster's emergency orders over the coronavirus.
Promising news in fight against COVID-19 as Remdesivir has shown to be an effective treatment
(CNN) - There's some recent good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the drug Remdesivir has…
President Trump's order keeping meat packing plants open worries unions
President Donald Trump took executive action to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases.
Trump administration says it's expanding COVID-19 testing availability to help reopen business
(ABC NEWS) - The Trump administration says it's expanding the availability of testing to help states meet guidelines needed to reopen businesses across the country. This comes as…
Trump administration works on availability of COVID-19 tests
(ABC News) -- The Trump administration says it's rapidly expanding the availability of testing, which they say will help states meet guidelines needed to reopen businesses across the country. However, some state…
Party-goers criticized after packed house party goes viral
(WLS/ABC) ---- Chicago police said they have confirmed the location where a viral video reportedly showing a large house party on Chicago's West Side was filmed. The video, showing party-goers barely able to move, has gone viral with over…
At-home COVID-19 tests could be a possibility as lawmakers battle for another relief bill
(CNN) - COVID-19 has now killed more than 50,000 people as most states remain under social distancing orders. Lawmakers are working to…
President Trump speculates on research into sunlight, disinfectant to fight coronavirus
The White House pitched "emerging" research on the benefits of sunlight and humidity in diminishing the threat of the coronavirus.
Republicans leap to reopen economy; Democrats more cautious
Announcing plans to begin reopening his state, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster cited the ongoing economic damage from the coronavirus.
Community DHEC says has high COVID-19 cases get layer of protection
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- While the City of Columbia remains under a curfew in an attempt to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), health officials say some communities are still reporting rampant…
Governor McMaster issues executive order reopening public boat ramps
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President…
National Politics
- Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights Apr 21, 2026 12:09 PM EDTThe Human Rights Campaign is launching a $15 million investment targeting Republicans in battleground districts ahead of the fall's midterm elections
- Trump's Federal Reserve nominee to face tough hearing before Senate panel Apr 21, 2026 10:10 AM EDTKevin Warsh is taking another step toward his decade-long goal of winning the top job at the Federal Reserve by appearing at a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday
- Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats Apr 21, 2026 4:20 AM EDTVirginia voters are deciding on a mid-decade redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more U.S. House seats
- Another Democrat exits crowded campaign for California governor Apr 20, 2026 8:50 PM EDTAnother Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor
- With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington Apr 20, 2026 11:54 AM EDTEight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain
- GOP plans big spending to keep Ohio Senate seat; bribery scandal adds challenge Apr 19, 2026 2:20 PM EDTA political bribery scandal in Ohio is shadowing Jon Husted this election year.
- Billionaire's spending binge dwarfs rival campaigns in California governor's race Apr 19, 2026 4:49 AM EDTIn the wide-open race for California governor, billionaire Tom Steyer is on a spending binge
- Obama meets Mamdani in New York City before reading to preschoolers Apr 18, 2026 10:02 PM EDTFormer President Barack Obama has met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx
- Indiana primary will test Trump's control over Republican Party Apr 18, 2026 9:59 PM EDTIndiana's primary on May 5 has become an unlikely test.
- Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment Apr 17, 2026 11:23 PM EDTNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed Lindsey Boylan in her City Council race, throwing his political weight behind the first woman to accuse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment
