Deal between U.S., Iran brings 7 Americans home
Turning our attention now to the latest developments in the diplomatic deal between iran and the United States that brought seven Americans home.
Politics
Hunter Biden indicted by special counsel on felony gun charges
The younger Biden has been charged with one count of False Statement in Purchase of a Firearm, one count of False Statement Related to Information Required to be Kept By Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer, and one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Person who is an Unlawful User of or Addicted to a Controlled Substance.
Planned Parenthood, doctors file new challenge to SC abortion ban
A spokesperson for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the Greenville Women's Clinic, and two physicians filed a legal challenge asking the SC Supreme Court to resolve ambiguity raised in its decision to uphold a ban on abortion at six-weeks of pregnancy.
SPECIAL SENATE ELECTION: Several candidates vying for District 19 seat previously held by John Scott
Democratic candidates for the seat introduced themselves to Richland County residents at a forum Tuesday afternoon at the Red Carpet Event Center.
South Carolina U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Georgia special grand jury report
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) makes statement about Georgia Special Grand Jury report
Georgia special grand jury recommended charges against Sen. Graham
A report released on Friday revealed that a special grand jury investigating efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results recommended indictments against a much larger group than Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis ultimately charged, including one current and two former U.S. senators.
Requirements for SNAP benefits change Sept. 1
The start of September brings big changes to food stamp eligibility.
President Biden releases prescriptions for reduced price negotiations
President Biden releases a list of some of the prescription drugs that could be up for price reduction negotiations
2024 Presidential Race: SC Senator Tim Scott makes Midlands stop in Lexington
The South Carolina senator also spoke about how to improve the nation’s economy.
DeSantis cancels SC campaign travel
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis canceled a day of presidential campaign appearances to deal with crises at home as his state mourns a racist fatal shooting in Jacksonville and prepares for a tropical storm
Leader of 'Black Voices for Trump' denied bond
The leader of "Black Voices for Trump, charged in the Georgia election interference case appeared virtually in Fulton County Court Friday afternoon.
Former President Donald Trump back at home after surrendering to Georgia Authorities
Trump is back at his New Jersey home after surrendering to authorities in Georgia for charges accusing him of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results
A look at the first GOP Debate
The first GOP Debate is now in the books. Most of the candidates took to the stage Wednesday, including two from South Carolina.
Republicans battle it out in first debate
The first GOP debate just ended with all major candidates including two from South Carolina
Special Election date set to fill seat for the late Senator John Scott
A date has been set to fill the vacant seat of the late South Carolina Senator John Scott junior
National Politics
- Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view Jan 23, 2026 1:49 PM ESTThe shutdown of Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast
- Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest Friday despite dangerous cold Jan 23, 2026 7:25 AM ESTA vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been asking Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration enforcement in the state
- 5 Democratic states asking judge to keep Trump from withholding money for child care Jan 23, 2026 6:53 AM ESTLawyers representing 5 Democratic-controlled states are asking a judge to keep blocking President Donald Trump's effort to withhold funding for child care subsidies and other programs in their states
- Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporter’s home Jan 23, 2026 2:29 AM ESTFederal prosecutors say a Pentagon contractor has been indicted on charges that he illegally handled classified national defense information that he took home from work and later gave to a news reporter
- Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits Jan 23, 2026 1:09 AM ESTMaine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant...
- Georgia governor suspends lawmaker accused of unemployment fraud Jan 22, 2026 11:25 PM ESTGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended state Rep. Sharon Henderson from the Georgia House
- Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states Jan 22, 2026 8:21 PM ESTPresident Donald Trump's budget office is telling government agencies to compile data on federal money sent to a group of 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia
- Florida Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon announces challenge to GOP U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody Jan 22, 2026 6:41 PM ESTDemocratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election
- Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties Jan 22, 2026 7:25 AM ESTJoe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure
- Judge tosses lines of NYC’s only Republican House seat, as state enters redistricting wars Jan 22, 2026 2:37 AM ESTA judge has thrown out the boundaries of New York City's only Republican congressional seat, ordering a redrawing due to unconstitutional vote dilution of Black and Hispanic residents
