SC House passes budget, income tax bills
SC House lawmakers have passed a more than $15 billion state budget.
Politics
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries — an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency.
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn tells ABC News he's running for reelection
Clyburn took office in the House in 1993.
In rural America, a teacher pipeline from abroad starts to dry up
Like many school systems facing teacher shortages, South Carolina’s Allendale County has looked overseas for help. A quarter of the teachers in the rural, high-poverty district come from other countries.
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.
Senator Scott sponsors Kids in Class Act
In Washington, Senator Tim Scott says he has introduced the Kids in Classes Act.
SC Senate passes bill to cut state's boat property taxes
The state Senate passed a bill to cut the state's boat property taxes.
Activists gather at State House in support of SC Parental Rights Act
State lawmakers, parents, and activists gathered at the State House Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, in support of the South Carolina Parental Rights Act.
Budget week at SC State House
It is budget week for state lawmakers.
Balloon release ban bill under consideration
A new bill could change the way some families and communities celebrate.
Alcohol server training deadline extended to May 1 in SC
The South Carolina alcohol server training deadline was extended to May 1, according to a release from the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by the Islamic Republic, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader.
China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US
China's exports jumped nearly 22% in the first two months of the year from a year earlier, powered by a surge in shipments of computer chips, autos and electronics.
US stocks edge lower as Wall Street waits for another signal on how long war with Iran may last
U.S. stocks are drifting lower Tuesday as Wall Street waits for the next signal on when the war with Iran may end and oil prices could stop spiking.
US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military said it killed six men Sunday in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged traffickers.
National Politics
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- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room Jun 5, 2026 6:27 AM EDTAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...
- Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan Jun 5, 2026 6:26 AM EDTDemocrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTMaine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTA Northern Nevada congressional seat that’s open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters’ appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing
- Senate in overnight session as Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement Jun 5, 2026 6:14 AM EDTSenate Republicans are working overnight as they try to pass legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies
- California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged Jun 4, 2026 8:45 PM EDTDays after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor
- House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders Jun 4, 2026 7:21 PM EDTThe House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy
- Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District Jun 4, 2026 6:35 AM EDTDemocrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District
- Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress Jun 3, 2026 5:08 PM EDTRepublicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress
