Trump Pledges to 'Destroy' Law Blocking Political Activity by Churches
President Donald Trump today pledged to "destroy" the six-decade-old Johnson Amendment, which bars churches from engaging in political activities.
Politics
DeVos Dealt Confirmation Blow by Key GOP Senators
Two Republican senators announced they will vote against President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of education, casting serious doubt on whether she has the support to be confirmed.
President Trump to attend Prayer Breakfast Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Donald Trump plans to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington on Thursday. White House spokesman Sean Spicer announced the plans Wednesday. The annual event draws politicians, faith leaders and dignitaries in Washington and dates back…
Senate Confirms Rex Tillerson as Sec'y of State
The Republican-led Senate has confirmed Rex Tillerson as President Donald Trump's secretary of state.
Pot Smokers Protest
A new law in Colombia has some lighting a fire over the right to smoke marijuana in public.
President Trump Nominates Judge Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court
ABC NEWS --President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch as his pick to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. Gorsuch, 49, is currently a judge on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. He was nominated…
SC Lawmakers React to Travel Ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Local legislators sharing their thoughts about the President's travel ban. Some say it is a form of discrimination while others are saying he is just trying to protect our…
Gov. McMaster Holds First Public Meeting
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Former President George H.W Bush Discharged
Former President George H. W Bush and former First Lady Barbara released from hospital.
Trump Fires Acting Attorney General for Refusing to Defend Immigration Order
The acting U.S. Attorney General, Sally Yates, was fired Monday night hours after she refused to defend President Trump's executive order regarding immigration because she is not convinced it is "lawful," according to a letter.
Trump's Order Heightens Risk of Attacks in US, Homeland Security Expert Says
President Trump said his executive order restricting entry into the U.S. of people from seven Muslim-dominated countries is to keep Americans safer, but one former Homeland Security official who is an ABC News contributor said the move could instead do the opposite by inspiring violent extremist attacks in the U.S.
Trump Spars With Sens. McCain and Graham After They Criticize Travel Ban
Two leading GOP senators, John McCain and Lindsey Graham, joined other Republican officials on Sunday in criticizing President Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.
Protests Build Across the Country Against Trump's Immigration Order
ABC NEWS- President Trump defended his executive order restricting the entry into the U.S. of people from seven Muslim-dominated countries, saying the move was not about religion but about keeping the country…
Trump Spars With Sens. McCain and Graham After They Criticize Travel Ban
ABC NEWS- Two leading GOP senators, John McCain and Lindsey Graham, joined other Republican officials on Sunday in criticizing President Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees. McCain of Arizona and…
ABC Columbia: Special Series: Medical Marijuana Debate
[gtxvideo vid='ssOTzKSt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ssOTzKSt.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia: Special Series: Medical Marijuana Debate'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A bi-partisan group of lawmakers is pushing to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina. 28 states nationwide have given patients access to marijuana for pain treatment.…
National Politics
- Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia Apr 8, 2026 7:53 AM EDTRepublican Clay Fuller has won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia
- Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor Apr 8, 2026 7:22 AM EDTCalifornia Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor
- Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority Apr 8, 2026 4:02 AM EDTDemocratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
- How big of a tent do Democrats want? Michigan's Senate primary is testing the limits Apr 7, 2026 4:52 PM EDTProgressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash
- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 7, 2026 12:45 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters Apr 6, 2026 8:35 PM EDTGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
- 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
