SC Democrats announces largest ever candidate field
The Democratic Party will be well represented in this year's election cycle.
Politics
Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues
Frustrating security lines dwindled at U.S. airports Monday, clearing the worst bottlenecks as Transportation Safety Administration officers began receiving backpay for working during the government shutdown.
Wall Street jolts higher and recovers some war-caused losses after oil prices slow their spike
U.S. stocks are jolting higher Tuesday as the spike for oil prices because of the war with Iran slows.
Trump voices frustration with allies as Iran war and strait closure push fuel prices higher
President Donald Trump expressed frustration Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil” as the conflict with Iran and its closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent average U.S. gas prices past $4 a gallon.
Justin Bamberg files for reelection in SC House District 90
State Rep. Justin Bamberg, who has represented South Carolina's House District 90 since 2015, announced his reelection bid.
Former Gov. Mark Sanford announces campaign for South Carolina's First Congressional District
Former Governor Mark Sanford has announced his campaign bid for South Carolina's First Congressional District on Monday.
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.”
House Republicans revolt against Senate bill that leaves out money for immigration enforcement
House Republicans are resisting a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a revolt that risks delaying a resolution to the funding impasse now in its 42nd day that has created long lines at many of the nation's airports.
Israel warns attacks on Iran 'will escalate and expand' as Trump claims advances in ceasefire talks
Israel threatened to “escalate and expand” its attacks on Iran on Friday, even as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, meanwhile, gave no signs of backing down.
House weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement
The Senate early Friday approved Department of Homeland Security funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other agencies but not the immigration enforcement operations at the heart of the budget impasse that has jammed airports, disrupted travel and imposed financial hardship on workers.
Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggled to reach a deal to end a budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.…
Kamala Harris to make appearances at Democratic fundraisers
Kamala Harris is about to get a lot more visible on the political front.
Senator Josh Kimbrell files for governor's race
Republican State Senator Josh Kimbrell also filed his paperwork for the governor's race today.
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette files for governor's race
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette filed for the upcoming gubernatorial election this afternoon.
House overrides Gov. McMaster's NIL bill veto
House lawmakers voted to override Governor Henry McMaster's veto of a bill that would shield college athlete revenue-sharing agreements from public record requests.
National Politics
- 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
- Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short Apr 3, 2026 11:30 AM EDTA rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts
- Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships Apr 3, 2026 8:34 AM EDTU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships
- Florida and Mississippi enact voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit in the Sunshine State Apr 3, 2026 8:18 AM EDTGovernors in Florida and Mississippi have signed laws requiring officials to verify voters' citizenship
- A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general Apr 3, 2026 7:40 AM EDTBefore picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client
