Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada.
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Army to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power
The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that it plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric grid.
SC to receive more than $245 million as a result of Meta settlement
According to the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, South Carolina will receive more than $245 million as a result of the settlement.
Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
A federal judge on Wednesday lifted a major obstacle to President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting, even as Democratic state officials filed a new court challenge with the midterm elections fast approaching.
Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran conflict and ongoing US trade fights
An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve stayed elevated last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs.
Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms
Democratic-controlled states on Wednesday filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections.
Democratic Candidate Annie Andrews reiterates debate challenge to Sen. Darline Graham
COLUMBIA, SC — (WOLO) Tuesday night, Democratic Candidate Dr. Annie Andrews issued a statement following the unofficial results of the Special GOP…
Sen. Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff to replace her late brother in US Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) —…
Governor Henry McMaster cast ballot for special GOP Primary
Governor Henry McMaster has been a supporter of Darline Graham since he appointed her to fill the remainder of her late brother's term.
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs up to 50% against US
(ABC NEWS)-- Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs as high as 50% on hundreds of United States products, including some steel and aluminum goods, furniture and clothing, a senior Canadian government official told ABC News. Canadian…
Justice Department to conduct election monitoring in SC Primary Election
On Tuesday, August 25, the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department is monitoring polling sites in South Carolina for the state’s primary runoff election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law, says the DOJ.
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’
Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs.
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court opened a path Monday for possible implementation of President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be put in place before the fast-approaching midterm elections.
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff
U.S. Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman face South Carolina voters yet again Tuesday in a special Republican primary runoff to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate, one month after his sudden death.
MAGA Inc. spends $827,000 to back Darline Graham on final day of South Carolina GOP Senate runoff
The final day of South Carolina's Republican U.S. Senate runoff campaign on Monday came with a major cash infusion for Sen. Darline Graham from MAGA Inc.
National Politics
- North Carolina congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him Aug 27, 2026 6:50 PM EDTRepublican North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards has implored House colleagues to reconsider an Ethics Committee report that found he engaged in persistent, unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two female aides and recommended his censure
- Group of Democratic senators calls on ICE to cancel plan to buy electric shock gloves Aug 27, 2026 6:26 PM EDTA group of U.S. senators led by Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada is urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement to cancel plans to outfit officers with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
- US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern Aug 27, 2026 1:51 PM EDTBack in February, President Donald Trump said he expected the war he'd just launched with Iran to last four weeks to five weeks
- Republicans face midterm verdict as Iran war drags on longer than Trump promised Aug 27, 2026 12:02 PM EDTThe Iran war has reshaped the rapidly approaching midterm elections
- Tate brothers' extradition fight back in Miami court as brothers seek release on bond Aug 27, 2026 11:06 AM EDTA federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from a Miami detention center while they challenge extradition to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom
- Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot Aug 27, 2026 1:22 AM EDTA Maryland court has ruled that a redistricting amendment cannot go on the November ballot
- A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state's US House seat Aug 26, 2026 10:25 PM EDTA man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York has advanced from the primary for Alaska’s lone House seat
- Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms Aug 26, 2026 3:13 PM EDTDemocratic-controlled states have filed a new lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year’s midterm elections
- Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary Aug 26, 2026 12:10 PM EDTDan J
- Talarico wants to unearth Paxton's depositions to keep focus on opponent's past in Texas Senate race Aug 26, 2026 11:45 AM EDTJames Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton
