Gov. McMaster issues executive order updating work-from-home policies for state employees
The order directs the state division of human resources to implement updated and revised telecommuting and remote work policies for state employees.
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Charlie Kirk dies after shot while visiting Utah university, Trump says
Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, has died after he was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said.
Supreme Court to quickly consider if President Donald Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing on President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Tuesday, putting a policy at the center of his economic agenda squarely before the nation's highest court.
Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China
President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade and immigration policies are undermining relationships that have been cornerstones of American foreign policy to counter China's growing influence, eroding years of diplomatic investments spanning administrations.
South Korea sends plane to US to bring back workers detained in immigration raid
A South Korean charter plane left for the U.S. on Wednesday to bring back Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia last week, though officials said the return of the plane with the workers onboard will not happen as quickly as they had hoped.
Rep. Nancy Mace pushes amendment to ensure military buys only American-caught seafood
Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is wading into "Shrimpgate" waters.
'It breaks my heart': Hearing on proposed total abortion ban scheduled for early October
In early October, a proposed Senate Bill seeking a total abortion ban for South Carolina will have a public sub-committee hearing.
Lawsuit challenging South Carolina's curriculum restrictions dismissed by federal judge
A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit that argued South Carolina was censoring certain subject matter concerning racial inequalities and Black history and culture in K-12 public classrooms.
Trump's job market promises fall flat as hiring collapses and inflation ticks up
The U.S. job market has gone from healthy to lethargic during President Donald Trump’s first seven months back in the White House, as hiring has collapsed and inflation has started to climb once again as his tariffs take hold.
Postal traffic to US sank 80% after Trump administration ended exemption on low-value parcels
Postal traffic into the United States plunged by more than 80% after the Trump administration ended a tariff exemption for low-cost imports, the United Nations postal agency said Saturday.
Trump executive order will rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War
President Donald Trump is set to issue an executive order on Friday renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting America's military around the globe.
Rep. Mace calls for UK's Prince Andrew 'in handcuffs' amidst Epstein controversy
Rep. Nancy Mace said Wednesday that after the release of the Epstein Files, "any and all" potential crimes divulged involving Prince Andrew should see him prosecuted in the United States.
Judge says RJ May can represent himself in federal child porn trial
According to federal investigators, May faces ten federal charges related to the distribution of more than 200 videos containing child sexual abuse material.
Gov. McMaster directs DSS to submit waiver banning candy, unhealthy drinks from SNAP program
The governor is directing DSS to submit a waiver request to exclude the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages from the list of eligible foods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Trump asks Supreme Court to quickly take up tariffs case and reverse ruling finding them illegal
The Trump administration took the fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking the justices to rule quickly that the president has the power to impose sweeping import taxes under federal law.
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- Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states Sep 12, 2025 3:02 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes following storms and floods this spring and summer
- Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation Sep 12, 2025 5:02 AM EDTThe governor of Utah struggled to find the right words to describe the question so many have been asking: What is happening in America
- Josh Kraft, son of billionaire Patriots owner, drops out of Boston mayor’s race against Michelle Wu Sep 12, 2025 3:58 AM EDTSon of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft announced Thursday that he is dropping out Boston’s mayoral election, in which he was set to battle incumbent Michelle Wu in November
- Appeals court allows Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood Sep 11, 2025 11:42 PM EDTA U.S. appeals court panel has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid fund to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue
- Charlie Kirk's open-air debates made him a draw on college campuses. They also made him vulnerable Sep 11, 2025 10:41 PM EDTCharlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, was fatally shot Wednesday during an event at a Utah university
- Americans mark 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies Sep 11, 2025 10:28 PM EDTAmericans have marked 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims
- US Rep. Emanuel Cleaver faces off with Missouri lawmakers seeking to reshape his district Sep 11, 2025 9:58 PM EDTDemocratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver is warning Missouri lawmakers that a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump is reopening racial divisions in Kansas City
- Utah, where Charlie Kirk was killed, has strong pro-gun laws Sep 11, 2025 6:46 PM EDTConservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in Utah, a state that has permissive gun laws and allows firearms to be concealed or openly carried with some exceptions
- Wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez gets 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme Sep 11, 2025 4:45 PM EDTFormer U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison for selling the powerful New Jersey politician’s influence in exchange for bribes of after telling a judge her husband was not the man she thought he was
- The Latest: Trump marks 9/11 anniversary at the Pentagon Sep 11, 2025 2:22 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks at a service at the Pentagon
