US stocks surge, and the Dow soars 1,500 points as Brent oil's price drops below $95 per barrel
U.S. stocks are soaring Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections.
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Democrats make sweeping gains at the state level, taking control of legislatures and shifting power
Democrats made sweeping gains in state governments during the midterm elections, taking control of several legislatures and shifting the balance of power across some battleground and historically Republican-leaning states.
Young voters led a sharp shift toward Democrats in the 2026 midterms, The AP Voter Poll finds
Democratic candidates made up significant ground among key demographic groups in the 2026 midterms, according to The AP Voter Poll, reversing many of the gains President Donald Trump made with the traditional Democratic coalition in the 2024 presidential election.
The political map is anyone's guess after a Democratic wave in the midterm elections
Voters took a wrecking ball to the traditional map of political battlegrounds, electing Democrats in states that were long considered reliably Republican.
Wilson, Andrews come out on top while Johnson, Graham concede defeat
The Palmetto State has officially chosen its next governor and U.S. Senator-- with multiple sources including the Associated Press declaring Alan Wilson and Dr. Annie Andrews winners on Election Night.
Democrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate election in South Carolina over Republican Darline Graham
Annie Andrews won a stunning victory in South Carolina, shattering decades of Republican dominance to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from the deeply conservative state in a generation.
Your Voice, Your Vote: ABC Columbia Election coverage
It is Election Day and the Polls in South Carolina have now closed. Count on ABC Columbia News for election results.
Powerball jackpot grows to $835 million
The Powerball jackpot is now up to an estimated $835 million.
Vote 2026 coverage: ABC Columbia News
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in South Carolina
SC set records for gubernatorial election voter turnout
The Palmetto State has hit voting milestones
South Carolina early voting tops 1 million, almost doubles 2022 midterm early votes
There was record-breaking early voting totals across the Carolinas.
Trump’s agenda meets the ballot box as states vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates
A battle over abortion rights is playing out in several states Tuesday as voters decide 145 proposed laws and constitutional amendments, including some that could affect voting for future elections.
Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma City man with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder and ominous warnings about treason to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.
Your Voice, Your Vote: A look at key races on the ballot in SC
Your Voice, Your Vote: A look at key races on the ballot in SC
Your Voice, Your Vote: What you need when voting in person, per the SC Election Commission
Your Voice, Your Vote: It is Election day in SC
What you need to know when heading to the Polls in SC
It is election day in South Carolina: What you need to know if you are heading to the polls to cast your ballot.
Vote 2026 Coverage-Polls are open in SC for Election Day
Vote 2026 Coverage-Polls are open in SC for Election Day
US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says
The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections.
Victims of Florida plane crash include a 20-year-old copilot and tech entrepreneur and his family
A 20-year-old woman who had been a licensed pilot since she was a teenager and a technology entrepreneur and his family were among nine people killed when a small jet crashed and exploded in South Florida, family members said.
ACA premiums to jump by 13% next year
Affordable Care Act premiums are projected to jump by double digits for millions of Americans next year.
