Trump says 'too tough' deportation policies hurt him in the midterms
Trump said he is willing to work with Democrats during a "60 Minutes" interview.
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Democrats plan to push clean energy to lower bills and challenge Trump’s fossil fuel agenda
Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January, though President Donald Trump says he will use his veto power aggressively.
Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout
Congress returns Monday to a changed Washington, the Democrats having trounced Republicans in the midterm elections, but with President Donald Trump doubling down on his political threats despite the landmark GOP losses.
US stocks rally and recover more of last week's losses as oil prices swing lower
The U.S. stock market is rallying Monday and clawing back more of its big loss from last week as oil prices swing lower. The strength came even though Nvidia, one of Wall Street’s most influential stocks, sank.
Gas down 8 cents since election
AAA reports the average price for a gallon of regular gas is down about $0.08 since election day.
IRS announces new tax brackets
The 2027 tax brackets and standard deductions are out now.
Governor-elect Alan Wilson talks transition
Allan Wilson held his first press conference as governor elect Friday morning (November 6) inside Riley's Auto Body Shop in West Columbia.
Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump's White House chief of staff after GOP's midterm defeat
President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, installing as his closest adviser a loyal, combative bulldog for his “America First” agenda as the president prepares to stare down a newly empowered Democratic Congress next year.
AI stocks halt their brutal, worldwide sell-off as Wall Street trims its loss for the week
AI stocks are bouncing back Friday and recovering some of their brutal sell-off from the last two days.
US employers added a surprising 165,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%
U.S. employers created a surprising 165,000 new jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.
Tis the season: How to adopt from the Salvation Army Angel Tree
ABC Columbia is a proud partner of the Salvation Army Angel Tree Project
Why Alex Murdaugh thinks his original indictments for murder should be thrown out
Alex Murdaugh's defense has outlined why it feels the original indictments for murder levied against the disgraced attorney should be dismissed in a new memorandum filed Friday.
Wendy's reveals turnaround plan amid sales slump
Wendy's has revealed a turnaround effort dubbed Dave's Way, in a nod to its founder, Dave Thomas.
Tech stocks drag down NASDAQ
The party is over for the Nasdaq, a major selloff of tech stocks dragged the index down as much as 4.85% Thursday, November 5.
Will Hegseth be impeached?
Many signs point to the House voting as soon as next week to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Layoff plans down 71% from last year
U.S. based employers announced 71% fewer layoffs in October than they did a year ago.
Possible recount for SC District 2
The South Carolina Election Commission says a recount might be in the future for candidates vying for South Carolina's second congressional district.
Flags lowered at half-staff in honor of late lawmaker
Thursday, Gov. Henry McMaster ordered flags atop the state capitol to be lowered at half-staff in honor of the late lawmaker Alexander Sanders Jr.
SC Democratic Party celebrates after Dr. Annie Andrews election win
The South Carolina Democratic Party is celebrating after Dr. Annie Andrews historic win Tuesday night.
What comes next after Andrews’ Senate win as SC Democrats eye 2028 battleground
If anyone asks the South Carolina Democratic Party, Dr. Annie Andrews' electoral victory over incumbent interim Sen. Darline Graham marks a dramatic shift in the Palmetto State.
