SC attorney general and lawmakers propose laws to protect children from online threats
Some child sexual abuse material online involves children who are not even real.
Politics
Votes on dozens of new judges will have to wait in South Carolina
Dozens of open judgeships throughout the South Carolina courts will go unfilled amid an unresolved debate over the state's system of judicial selection.
Nikki Haley requests Secret Service protection after growing threats on campaign, report says
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has requested Secret Service protection after receiving a growing number of threats during her 2024 presidential campaign, according to a report published Monday.
Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
A federal appeals panel ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, rejecting the former president’s claims that he is immune from prosecution.
South Carolina wants to restart executions with firing squad, electric chair and lethal injection
Lawyers for four death row inmates who have run out of appeals are expected to argue to the South Carolina Supreme Court that the state's old electric chair and new firing squad are cruel and unusual punishments.
South Carolina woman seeks clarity on abortion ban in lawsuit backed by Planned Parenthood
A South Carolina woman who traveled elsewhere for an abortion just days after reaching six weeks of pregnancy wants a court to affirm that the state’s ban on the procedure — when a “fetal heartbeat” can be detected — should not take effect until later in a pregnancy.
Haley uses her appearance on 'SNL' to poke fun at her Civil War gaffe and jab at a stand-in Trump
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley poked fun at herself over a campaign misstep, but her primary target during a “Saturday Night Live” appearance was Donald Trump.
CNN Poll: Trump narrowly leads Biden in general election rematch
If the 2024 presidential election was held today between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Trump would have a narrow lead, according to a new CNN poll.
House passes bill to enhance child tax credit, revive key tax breaks for businesses
For a House that has struggled to get bills of consequence over the finish line, the tax legislation could represent a rare breakthrough.
Haley insists she's staying in the GOP race. Here's how that could cause problems for Trump
Nikki Haley 's path to the GOP nomination is rapidly shrinking following recent losses in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Nikki Haley has called out prejudice but rejected talk of systemic racism throughout her career
Four years after South Carolina removed the Confederate battle flag from its Statehouse grounds, Nikki Haley offered two separate explanations of the flag's meaning in less than a week.
South Carolina to provide free gun training classes under open carry bill passed by state Senate
South Carolina would provide free gun training and allow anyone who can legally own a gun to carry their weapon in public under a bill that passed the state Senate on Thursday.
Poll: Biden now has a lead over Trump in hypothetical head-to-head match-up for president
A new poll finds President Biden is now in the lead over former President Trump in a hypothetical match-up for president.
Nikki Haley makes campaign stop in SC
Republican Presidential Candidate and Former SC Governor Nikki Haley made a return to her home state on Thursday afternoon.
SC Democratic primary to be held on Saturday
The Democratic primary will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3.
National Politics
- Georgia congressional election pits Trump-backed Clay Fuller against Shawn Harris Apr 7, 2026 5:44 AM EDTRepublican Clay Fuller faces Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 7, 2026 12:45 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters Apr 6, 2026 8:35 PM EDTGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
- How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign Apr 5, 2026 11:30 AM EDTDemocrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message
- Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress? Apr 5, 2026 5:07 AM EDTAs a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 7:57 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
- Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference? Apr 4, 2026 7:58 AM EDTPam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies
- President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics
- Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift Apr 3, 2026 5:40 PM EDTGeorgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers
- Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony Apr 3, 2026 5:16 PM EDTA new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back
