Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she has switched her registration to independent
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to proposed repeal of military vaccine mandate
South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to a provision that would no longer mandate the COVID vaccine for American service members or recruits
Coach Staley, Senator Graham react to WNBA star Griner release from Russian prision
WNBA all-star Brittney Griner now just hours from arriving back in the us after nearly 10 months of captivity in Russia.
Richland School District One placed on 'Fiscal Watch'
The Richland One School District is now on Fiscal Watch. Richland One officials say a former employee is responsible, and they have been turned over to law enforcement.
Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock wins run off election
Senator Raphael Warnock is preparing his victory speech after beating Herschel Walker in the contentious run for the senate seat.
Former V.P. Mike Pence holds book signing in S.C.
The former Vice President was in the Palmetto state as a part of a tour to promote his New York Times best-seller entitled "So Help Me God".
Prayer service, open house all part of McMaster inauguration
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster plans a prayer service, open house and an inaugural ball when he is sworn into office next month for a second full term.
Governor, First Lady host Christmas Open House
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at the Governor's Mansion.
AP: Haley considering '24 White House run
Nikki Haley, U.N. ambassador under President Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she would take the Christmas holiday to mull a possible 2024 presidential bid, contradicting her statement last year that she wouldn’t enter the race if Trump opted to run again.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress
Pelosi saying she will be stepping down from House Democratic leadership but she said she will remain in Congress
Trump files candidacy paperwork, announces run for President in 2024
Former President Donald Trump has officially announced he is running for president in 2024, marking his third bid for the White House.
AG: SC is part of $3.1 billion-dollar settlement with Walmart over opioid epidemic allegations
Attorney General Alan Wilson says he has reached a settlement with retail giant Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis.
Governor's Carolighting this Sunday
The Governor's Office is preparing to light the state Christmas tree.
Texas Judge blocks President Biden's 'Loan Forgiveness' policy
A Federal Judge in Texas blocks President Biden's 'Loan Forgiveness' policy
US vote counting unaffected by cyberattacks, officials say
No digital intrusions are known to have affected the counting of the midterm vote
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
