AG Wilson supports Halo Act
Attorney General Alan Wilson is supporting the Halo Act making its way in the House.
Politics
SC House approves measure requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
In a vote mostly along party lines, the South Carolina House of Representatives approved a bill Wednesday requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday defended the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, telling Caribbean leaders, many of whom objected to that move, that the country and the region were better off as a result.
Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers training at a local gun range largely went unnoticed by residents of one Southern California city for more than a decade, until President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and the recent fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal agents.
Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
Nvidia and tech stocks lead Wall Street higher
Nvidia is helping to lead the U.S. stock market higher on Wednesday, ahead of the chip company's highly anticipated profit report coming after trading ends for the day.
President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now
President Donald Trump has delivered the State of the Union. Now the challenge for him is to make that message stick.
President Donald Trump gave 2026 State of the Union address
ABC News showed special coverage of the 2026 State of the Union address by President Donald Trump and the Democratic response from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger which aired Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 9:00 p.m.
Reproductive Health Advocacy Day at the SC State House
This afternoon lawmakers, healthcare providers, and others gathered at the State House for Reproductive Health Advocacy Day.
FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
FedEx is suing the U.S. government, requesting a full refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump last year after the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs are illegal.
Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump will use Tuesday’s State of the Union address to champion his immigration crackdowns, his slashing of the federal government, and more.
Bill would allow liquor stores to open on Sundays
Efforts are underway for another push to allow liquor stores in South Carolina to be open on Sundays.
SCDP to hold reception for Former President Biden
Former President Joe Biden is coming to Columbia this Friday.
DHS reverses decision to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry due to shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security has abruptly reversed a decision to temporarily suspend the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck and Global Entry programs due to what the agency described as a lapse in funding.
Trump says he has signed order for new global 15% tariff after 'deeply disappointing' Supreme Court ruling
Hours after signing a proclamation that would implement a global 10% tariff following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of his levies, President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would raise those tariffs to 15%.
National Politics
- 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
- 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
