Newly built house sales fell in May
Sales of newly built homes fell last month, according to data from the Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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President Trump tells DOJ to look into gouging by gas companies
Earlier Wednesday (June 24) President Trump said he ordered the Justice Department to look into what he called “gouging” by big oil companies.
Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
President Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about Donald Trump.
Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump
A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.
Trump abruptly cancels signing a housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction.
Judge blocks ban on SNAP junk food
An attempt by five states to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with food stamps hits a legal roadblock.
Ai cyberattacks could come soon
U.S. and partner intelligence agencies warn Ai cyberattacks could be able to overwhelm defenses within months.
Wilson campaign pulls off landslide victory in GOP gubernatorial runoff
Wilson also thanked Evette and addressed her supporters, saying, "You fought hard for her and you're to be commended. I would ask that you give me the opportunity to fight for you as we go into the General Election. I will fight as hard for you as you fought for her."
Evette addresses supporters after congratulating Wilson on win
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette took the podium at her campaign watch party in Myrtle Beach Tuesday night and told supporters she had just called Attorney General Alan Wilson to congratulate him on his win.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson wins GOP governor runoff
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won a runoff election, defeating the Republican whom President Donald Trump had initially picked to become the state’s gubernatorial nominee.
Murdaugh trial court clerk seeks dismissal of civil suit
The court clerk at the center of Alex Murdaugh's overturned murder convictions wants a federal judge to dismiss his civil suit against her.
SC workforce increases by nearly 10K
The number of people working in South Carolina continues to grow.
Gov. McMaster, 1st lady Peggy McMaster cast votes for Republican nomination for governor race
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster were also among those at the polls Tuesday, June 23.
Runoff election results available after SC voters went to polls
SC voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the runoff election.
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.
Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices.
Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used.
South Carolina voters will choose between two Trump-backed governor candidates in Republican runoff
South Carolina voters return to the polls Tuesday to finalize the Republican nominee for governor in a runoff election that has become a bruising grudge match between two of the state's leading politicians.
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution Tuesday seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict that the administration launched on its own and now needs Congress to fund.
US and Iran in dispute over whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections
The U.S. and Iran were in dispute Tuesday over whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites.
