Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the texting of sensitive plans for a military strike against Yemen's Houthis.
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State senator launches exploratory committee for governor's race
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A state senator is the first candidate to launch an exploratory committee heading into the next gubernatorial election. State Sen. Josh Kimbrell made the announcement at an event Monday night. The Spartanburg Republican has served in the…
Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans
The Trump administration's top intelligence officials stressed to Congress the threat they said was posed by international criminal gangs, drug cartels and human smuggling, testifying in a hearing Tuesday that unfolded against the backdrop of a security breach involving the mistaken leak of attack plans to a journalist.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge's order to rehire probationary federal workers
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government.
Donald Trump to increase mineral production with executive order
President Donald Trump has invoked wartime powers to increase U.S. production of critical minerals.
Trump administration debates invoking 'state secrets privilege' around deportation flights
Top leaders of President Donald Trump's administration are debating whether to invoke a “state secrets privilege” in response to a judge’s questions about deportation flights carrying Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador, a Justice Department official informed the judge on Friday ahead of a hearing.
Rep. Nancy Mace rejects invite to Charleston Town Hall
State Representative Nancy Mace says she is rejecting an offer to attend a town hall being hosted for her.
European Union delays tariffs on U.S.
The European Union is delaying its proposed tariffs on imports from the United States.
South Carolina public health chief's confirmation hearing overshadowed by COVID anger
As the first director of South Carolina's newly organized health agency, Dr. Edward Simmer has a vision of reducing infant mortality, fighting childhood cancers and reducing drug overdoses.
People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released
Sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers was unveiled in the newly unredacted John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week, and that is not sitting well with the people affected.
Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year even as it sees inflation staying stubbornly elevated.
Trump will order a plan to shut down the US Education Department
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S. Education Department, according to a White House official, advancing a campaign promise to eliminate an agency that's been a longtime target of conservatives.
Trump says his administration is set to release JFK files with no redactions
President Donald Trump says files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be released Tuesday without any redactions, making good on a promise he made during his campaign.
Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy and infrastructure in Ukraine war
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy and infrastructure targets in the Ukraine war, but the Russian leader stopped short of backing a broader 30-day pause in fighting that the U.S. administration is pressing for.
Trump Administration faces judge for concerns over deportation orders
The Trump Administration had to face a judge Monday over concerns it is violating deportation orders after actions taken this past weekend
National Politics
- What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections Apr 9, 2026 12:02 PM EDTMany young voters say politics isn’t delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition
- Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conference Apr 9, 2026 7:22 AM EDTThe Democratic Party’s most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party’s unofficial 2028 presidential nomination contest begins to take shape
- California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots Apr 8, 2026 5:49 PM EDTThe California Supreme Court has ordered a Republican county sheriff who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his probe into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it
- 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
