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Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now

Jun 28, 2024 2:45 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Joe Biden forcefully tried on Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President Donald Trump, as elected members of his party closed ranks around him in an effort to shut down talk of replacing him atop the ticket.

Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump

The decision is a partial victory for Jan. 6 defendant Joseph Fischer.

Jun 28, 2024 11:35 AM EDT

ABC News,

The Supreme Court on Friday limited the scope of a federal obstruction statute used by prosecutors to charge more than 300 defendants involved with the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, including former President Donald Trump.

First of two presidential debates sets the stage for the 2024 election

Jun 28, 2024 12:09 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff, ABC News,

The first of two presidential debates takes center stage in Atlanta Thursday night.

South Carolina statewide primary election statistics revealed

Jun 27, 2024 4:06 PM EDT

ABC Team,

The state of South Carolina had over 500,000 voters successfully cast their ballots at the conclusion of the June statewide primaries, according to the S.C. State Election Commission (SEC).

Biden, Trump to face off at presidential debate

Jun 27, 2024 12:27 PM EDT

ABC News,

We are hours away from the first presidential debate which will air tonight, Thursday, 27, at 9 p.m. right here on ABC Columbia.

South Carolina General Assembly ends 2024 session with goodbyes and a flurry of bills

Jun 27, 2024 11:31 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The South Carolina General Assembly met for what is expected to be the final day of the 2024 session Wednesday, taking up a flurry of bills and giving several lawmakers a chance to say goodbye.

The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

Jun 27, 2024 11:28 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic.

Biden, Trump set to take debate stage on Thursday

Jun 26, 2024 7:07 PM EDT

ABC News,

President Biden and former President Trump are set to face off in Atlanta.

Kenya’s president says he won’t sign a finance bill that led protesters to storm the parliament

Jun 26, 2024 1:54 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Kenya’s president said on Wednesday he won’t sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes that prompted thousands of protesters to storm the parliament the previous day, leaving several people killed as police opened fire. It was the biggest assault on Kenya’s government in decades.

The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states

Jun 26, 2024 1:52 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security.

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Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now

Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump

The decision is a partial victory for Jan. 6 defendant Joseph Fischer.

First of two presidential debates sets the stage for the 2024 election

South Carolina statewide primary election statistics revealed

Biden, Trump to face off at presidential debate

South Carolina General Assembly ends 2024 session with goodbyes and a flurry of bills

The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

Biden, Trump set to take debate stage on Thursday

Kenya’s president says he won’t sign a finance bill that led protesters to storm the parliament

The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states

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