The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin
Putin is accused of deporting children from Ukraine and bringing them to Russia.
Politics
Parts of southern border in 'crisis' but that is 'nothing new,' agency chief says
Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz told lawmakers near the southern border on Wednesday that parts of the boundary with Mexico are in "crisis."
SC House OKs $1.3 billion for new electric SUV plant
The plan would borrow nothing, instead paying the entire amount through surpluses the state has managed to save over the past few years as the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t hurt the amount of tax revenue South Carolina collects as much as feared.
Governor taps current workforce chief of staff to run agency
Gov. Henry McMaster announced Thursday that he has tapped the Department of Employment and Workforce’s chief of staff, William Floyd, who spent more than 35 years as a labor lawyer.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Tim Scott briefed by F.B.I on S.C. victims murdered in Mexico
South Carolina Lawmakers continue speaking out over the murders and kidnapping of four South Carolinians in Matamoros, Mexico Monday.
SC House passes hate crime bill
Wednesday the House of Representatives passed the Clementa Pinckney Hate Crimes Act by a vote of 84 to 31.
State rep. calls for impeachment inquiry into state comptroller
Rep. Gil Gatch (R-Summerville) filed a resolution Thursday directing the House Judiciary Committee to begin an immediate inquiry into whether Richard Eckstrom should be impeached.
Fate of student debt relief plan up to Supreme court
The fate of President Biden's plan to wipe out $400 billion dollars of student loan debt now rests with the Supreme Court.
President Biden could veto bill changing D.C.'s criminal code
President Biden may have to use his veto pen for the first time to overturn a bill that would re-write Washington, D.C.'s criminal code.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Benedict College on accessible, affordable internet
On Monday afternoon, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to around 200 students, staff, and other local officials at Benedict College's David Swinton Campus Center.
Former Columbia Mayor takes new gig in White House
Washington, D.C. (AP)--President Joe Biden on Monday announced the appointment of former Columbia, South Carolina, Mayor Steve Benjamin as a top adviser, filling a key White House role from a state that has…
Supreme Court to decide on student loan debt forgiveness
Millions of Americans will be watching the supreme court this week as they hear oral arguments over president Biden's plan to cancel student loan debt for more than 40 million eligible Americans.
Senate passes law to hide id of companies making chemicals for lethal injections
the Senate has passed a law shielding the identity of pharmaceutical companies who provide chemicals for lethal injections used in state executions.
Vice President visits Midlands discusses internet access
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Benedict College Monday afternoon to discuss efforts to expand affordable high-speed internet nationwide.
Former Columbia Mayor to join White House staff
According to an Axios report, Former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is taking over the Office of Public Engagement.
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