U.S. government ordered to refund $130 billion from tariffs
A federal trade court in New York has laid the groundwork to force the federal government to refund tariffs.
Politics
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
The Justice Department on Thursday released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.
Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday appeared to rule out talks with Iran absent its “unconditional surrender.”
SC House passes Charlie Kirk road naming bill
Thursday, March 5, the SC House of Representatives voted to name a portion of a road in the Upstate after slain Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk.
Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Republicans take another crack at Homeland Security funding, citing Iran war
Republicans are invoking the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they tee up votes Thursday on a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security.
House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump's strategy
The House is preparing to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump's attack on Iran, a sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and abroad.
US sinks Iranian warship as Iran warns of widespread destruction in the Middle East
A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and other symbols of power.
Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details
President Donald Trump invited technology companies to the White House on Wednesday to commit to developing their own power generation as he tries to ease tensions over the cost of electricity used by data centers to develop artificial intelligence.
SC tax refund taking longer
If you've already filed your taxes and are still waiting for your returns you're not alone.
Senators clash over an Iran war resolution as Congress' first vote on the conflict draws near
The Senate is headed toward a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump's decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.
Wall Street holds steadier as oil prices stop surging, for now
The U.S. stock market is holding steadier Wednesday following two days of punishing swings driven by worries about how high oil prices will go because of the war with Iran.
South Carolina gas prices rise 5.6 cents as U.S.-Iran attacks add uncertainty
Gas prices both in South Carolina, and nationally have climbed once again, however according to GasBuddy, markets have still not yet shown how gas prices will react to the weekend's U.S.–Iran attacks.
Cuba's days 'are numbered,' Sen. Lindsey Graham says after touting Iran strikes
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, approving of Donald Trump and Israel's continued strikes in Iran, offered a hint at where he wants the United States to focus its attention next.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Clyburn react to Iran attack
South Carolina lawmakers are responding to the attack on Iran.
National Politics
- Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity May 26, 2026 8:06 PM EDTGraham Platner began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise
- Early voting begins in South Carolina as senators weigh scrapping primary for congressional races May 26, 2026 5:39 PM EDTEarly in-person voting has begun in South Carolina’s primaries as state senators consider canceling congressional votes
- Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement May 26, 2026 5:39 PM EDTAttorneys say a woman fired by an Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a legal settlement
- Trump will undergo annual physical. What the public finds out is up to him May 26, 2026 11:32 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to get a medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health back under public scrutiny
- Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power May 26, 2026 6:09 AM EDTTexans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate
- GOP who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war May 24, 2026 10:09 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans
- Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't May 24, 2026 2:02 PM EDTDemocrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House
- Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions May 23, 2026 2:00 PM EDTU.S. Muslim pilgrims have been preparing for this year's Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire, tensions and uncertainty in the Iran war
- Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way May 23, 2026 2:00 PM EDTDemocrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia
- In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty May 22, 2026 6:13 AM EDTCalifornia is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country
