GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump's ballroom
Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies.
Politics
US military leaders say ceasefire with Iran holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military leaders said Tuesday that a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect a day after Tehran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates.
Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'
The White House asserted to Congress in a letter Friday that hostilities with Iran have “terminated” despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region.
Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment.
Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war between the countries, saying Friday he still was not satisfied while blaming Iran’s “fractured” leadership.
Iran submits latest proposal for US negotiations, state media say
Iran has handed over its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to mediators in Pakistan, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday.
Gubernatorial forum, reception to be held at SC State Museum
Candidates for South Carolina's top office are meeting with Midlands' business leaders.
House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, and sent the bipartisan package to President Donald Trump to sign, ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
Mark Sanford quits latest bid for Congress and says he'll set up a debt-focused nonprofit instead
Mark Sanford, the Republican former South Carolina congressman and governor whose political ascendency was stalled by a 2009 affair, has ended his latest bid for public office.
Man accused of trying to kill Trump at correspondents' gala is set to return to court
The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives and tried to kill President Donald Trump will appear Thursday in court as a judge decides whether Cole Tomas Allen will remain behind bars while awaiting trial.
Fed holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Weds, April 29, 2026.
Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration
Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for an undetermined period of time,” saying the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk.
White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'
The White House is warning Congress that funding to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will "soon run out,” sparking new threats of airport disruptions and national security concerns as the House slow-walks legislation to end what has been the longest-ever lapse in agency funding.
Clyburn warns of 'never-ending' redistricting fights after Supreme Court strikes LA map
Representative James Clyburn, South Carolina's sole Democrat in Congress, issued a stark warning in the wake of the US Supreme Court's decision to strike a Louisiana district map and render Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act "all but a dead letter."
Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee
he Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell, a longtime target of President Donald Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted.
National Politics
- After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians health Jul 14, 2026 5:41 AM EDTThe sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers
- Falling gas prices likely cut inflation last month but renewal of Iran war could undo progress Jul 14, 2026 4:17 AM EDTInflation likely cooled last month as gas prices declined, providing consumers with some welcome relief even as renewed combat with Iran has sent oil prices climbing again
- Wisconsin governor candidate says her campaign has far less money than she thought Jul 14, 2026 12:26 AM EDTWisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez says she discovered her campaign has hundreds of thousands dollars less cash than she thought after campaign ads slated to run last week did not air due to unpaid invoices
- The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states Jul 13, 2026 3:14 PM EDTAugust primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters’ frustration with the establishment
- South Carolina's next steps after senator's death Jul 13, 2026 12:33 PM EDTSen. Lindsey Graham's death has sparked a political scramble in South Carolina
- To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful Jul 11, 2026 1:30 PM EDTMany longtime residents of the small Alaska fishing community of Petersburg say they opposed efforts by the state to keep a local man named Dan Sullivan from running in this year's U.S. Senate race, even if they're not voting for him
- Crews draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of troubled revamp Jul 10, 2026 5:37 PM EDTCrews are draining the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool again as President Donald Trump's problem-plagued effort to renovate the site pushes past his initial July 4 deadline
- Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands Jul 10, 2026 6:10 AM EDTDemocrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat
- People camp outside court to get scarce public seats in hearing on Charlie Kirk's killing Jul 10, 2026 6:08 AM EDTThe preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has attracted intense national and significant international attention
- Victor Marx wins Republican nomination for governor in Colorado Jul 10, 2026 6:06 AM EDTVictor Marx wins Republican nomination for governor in Colorado
