IRS sees drop in tax return filings
Tax day is right around the corner on April 15.
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Senate takes up a budget plan crafted by Republicans to advance Trump's agenda
The Senate dived into contentious debate Friday on a budget plan critical to Republican efforts to pass trillions of dollars in tax cuts and boost border security and defense spending through what President Donald Trump calls “one big beautiful bill.”
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth
The Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth for the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.
Trump says he's giving TikTok another 75 days to find a US buyer
President Donald Trump on Friday said is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
President Donald Trump offered a rosy assessment after the stock market dropped sharply Thursday over his tariffs, saying, “I think it's going very well.”
Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar
After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy.
US added 228,000 jobs in March as economy showed strength in buildup to Trump trade wars
U.S. employers added a surprising 228,000 jobs last month, showing that the American labor market was in solid shape as President Donald Trump embarked on a risky trade war with the rest of the world. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%.
Nominee for South Carolina's top doctor toppled by lingering COVID anger
A South Carolina Senate committee rejected the Republican governor's nominee to be the state's top doctor after hours of hearings dominated by the state's response to the COVID pandemic.
RCSD releases new details in Columbia Place Mall
The Richland County Sheriff's Department releases new details in connection to a shooting at Columbia Place Mall
Autism Awareness Month -- helping those with the diagnosis feel seen, heard, and loved
April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month -- a time to help those with the diagnosis feel seen, heard, and loved.
Nuclear rocket cuts travel time
A nuclear-powered rocket could cut travel-time to Mars in half.
$5 footlong nachos added to menu
There's good news for people who want to eat 12 inches worth of nachos.
Fired IRS employees reinstated
Thousands of previously fired probationary employees at the IRS will be back on the job full-time in about two weeks.
South Carolina Aquarium releases five rehabilitated sea turtles back into the wild
As many people set off for spring break road trips and Easter vacation, the South Carolina Aquarium took a road trip of their own to release five flippered passengers back into the wild.
Changes coming to Mega Millions game
Changes are coming to the Mega Millions game, according to lottery officials.
New SC bill aims to equip first responders with autism awareness for safer interactions
A team of bipartisan state lawmakers is prioritizing autism education for all South Carolina first responders.
SC AG warns of disturbing teen trend linked to neo-Nazi, satanic cults
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a stark warning to parents about a disturbing trend targeting children and teens in the state. Wilson urged parents to be vigilant, as many are unaware of the exploitation occurring among their children.
Gov. McMaster defends state right to exclude abortion providers from Medicaid plan
During the oral arguments for Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic on Wednesday before the United States Supreme Court, Gov. Henry McMaster defended South Carolina's right to exclude abortion providers from the Medicaid program.
SC House passes anti-DEI bill H.3927 after late amendment in 82-32 vote
Lawmakers in the South Carolina House passed H.3927 Wednesday, a controversial bill that targets state agencies and schools for any association with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, training, or practices.
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, The Associated Press has learned.
