Former SC lieutenant governor nominated for U.S. ambassador to Belize
A former lieutenant governor could soon be a U.S. ambassador.
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Senate passes pause on Liquor Liability Law
Wednesday, April 22, the state Senate voted to suspend the state's liability insurance requirements for bars and restaurants.
Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks at the White House on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the two neighbors with a long history of hostile relations.
Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them on Wednesday, intensifying its assault on shipping in the key waterway a day after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire while maintaining an American blockade of Iranian ports.
US stocks rally toward a record while Brent oil tops $100 on uncertainty about the Iran war
The U.S. stock market is rallying toward another record Wednesday after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the list of those reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
Senate confirms new election commission Interim Director
Tuesday, April 21, the state Senate confirmed Interim Director Conway Belangia as the next executive director the state election commission.
Near total abortion ban passes Senate Medical Committee
A near total abortion ban in South Carolina is one step closer to becoming law.
Stocks and oil prices hold relatively steady in the countdown to US-Iran ceasefire talks
U.S. stocks are wavering Tuesday as Wall Street weighs the latest round of profit reports from big companies with the lingering risks from the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran.
US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end
The United States and Iran have signaled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Pakistan, two regional officials said Tuesday, as leaders on both sides warned they were prepared for more fighting if a fragile two-week truce expires without a deal.
Fed nominee pledges inflation fight even as Trump renews demands for rate cuts that could worsen it
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve pledged to fight inflation at a hearing Tuesday even as the president renewed his demands for interest rate cuts that could worsen it.
Trump's Fed pick faces Senate hearing
Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee is Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Tariff refund process begins
Customs and Border Protection started accepting applications for tariff refunds Monday, April 20, 2026.
Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran
President Donald Trump offered mixed messages Monday about the path ahead for the U.S. war against Iran, declaring that he was in no rush to end the conflict while also expressing confidence that further negotiations with Tehran will soon take place in Pakistan.
Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear from Catholic preschools that say it's unconstitutional to exclude them from a state-funded program because they won't admit kids from LGBTQ+ families.
Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
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
