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Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline

May 28, 2024 3:17 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee through a virtual roll call ahead of the party’s official convention in Chicago in August — a maneuver that will allow Biden to appear on the November ballot in Ohio and also reduce opportunities for disruptions from protesters.

Judge denies request to restrict Trump statements about law enforcement in classified records case

May 28, 2024 3:14 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida on Tuesday denied prosecutors’ request to bar the former president from making public statements that could endanger law enforcement agents participating in the prosecution.

Prosecutor says Trump tried ‘to hoodwink voters’ while defense attacks key witness in last arguments

May 28, 2024 10:10 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Donald Trump engaged in a conspiracy “to hoodwink voters” in 2016, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday during closing arguments in the former president’s hush money trial, while a defense lawyer branded the star witness as the “greatest liar of all time” and pressed the panel for an across-the-board acquittal.

US lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president after China’s military drills

May 27, 2024 10:36 AM EDT

Associated Press,

A U.S. congressional delegation met Taiwan’s new leader on Monday in a show of support days after China held drills around the self-governing island in response to his inauguration.

Prosecutors appeal dismissal of some charges against Trump in Georgia election interference case

May 24, 2024 5:39 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A Georgia prosecutor on Thursday appealed a ruling dismissing some of the criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and other defendants in an election interference case.

As the election nears, Biden pushes a slew of rules on the environment and other priorities

May 24, 2024 3:30 PM EDT

Associated Press,

As he tries to secure his legacy, President Joe Biden has unleashed a flurry of election year rules on the environment and other topics, including a landmark regulation that would force coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or shut down.

Gov. McMaster signs anti-semitism bill, reluctant to support hate crimes law

May 23, 2024 10:43 PM EDT

Alex Tejada,

Bernstein is pleased to see this bill signed but believes South Carolina also needs a hate crimes law.

Flags at half-staff on Memorial Day

May 23, 2024 6:39 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Governor Henry McMaster has ordered flags on the state capitol to be lowered to half-staff on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance

May 23, 2024 3:24 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Senate Republicans again blocked a bill meant to clamp down on the number of migrants allowed to claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought Thursday to underscore GOP resistance to the proposal.

US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say

May 23, 2024 10:44 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The United States is expected to announce an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region, two U.S. officials say.

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Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline

Judge denies request to restrict Trump statements about law enforcement in classified records case

Prosecutor says Trump tried ‘to hoodwink voters’ while defense attacks key witness in last arguments

US lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president after China’s military drills

Prosecutors appeal dismissal of some charges against Trump in Georgia election interference case

As the election nears, Biden pushes a slew of rules on the environment and other priorities

Gov. McMaster signs anti-semitism bill, reluctant to support hate crimes law

Flags at half-staff on Memorial Day

Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance

US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say

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