USC, Lexington School District One invited to Capitol Hill
In tonight's ABC's of Education, we're highlighting how some area students are blazing a trail in S.T.E.M. fields.
Politics
Carolina Squat bill passes House and Senate
Other states like North Carolina and Virginia have banned the Carolina Squat, saying it makes it too difficult for the driver to see over the truck's dashboard.
Bill protecting identity of companies who supply lethal injection drugs passes SC Senate
A bill that protects the identities of pharmaceutical companies who supply drug used for capital punishment has now passed.
Abortion laws may determine college decisions from students
High school students recently took to the State House to make decisions of the next stage of their lives whether that's college or trade school. However, their motivations may not be entirely financial when weighing…
Tim Scott sets May 22 announcement for 2024 presidential bid
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is nearly ready to reveal his decision on entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, saying Sunday that he would make an announcement on May 22.
Abortion ban bill fails in state Senate
The State Senate failed to pass a bill that would have banned abortion in the state.
Nikki Haley weighs in on Bud Light controversy
Former Governor Nikki Haley is weighing in on the controversy surrounding Bud Light and its recognition of transgender actress and influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Tim Scott says he will make presidential race decision by end of May
Senator Tim Scott is getting closer to making a decision on whether or not he will officially enter the presidential race.
Nikki Haley calls for consensus on abortion
Speaking in Virginia this morning, Nikki Haley discussed her thoughts on abortion and what course of action she would pursue if elected president.
President Biden announces re-election campaign
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced they will run for a second term at the White House today.
Youngest intruder at the White House
A curious toddler earned the title of one of the tiniest white house intruders Tuesday afternoon.
SC Senate passes 'Catch & Release' reform bill
The South Carolina Senate has voted unanimously passing H.B. 3532, a bond reform bill to make it harder for violent criminals to get out of jail.
Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 Presidential Exploratory Committee; DNC responds
U.S. Senator Tim Scott has launched a 2024 presidential exploratory committee; SC DNC Chair Jaime Harrison responds.
DeSantis to make 1st public appearance in South Carolina
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to make his first public appearance in South Carolina, a state where votes will be critical if he launches an expected 2024 presidential bid.
Poll: 1/3 in favor of Biden re-election
Just one-third of Americans say President Joe Biden deserves to be re-elected.
National Politics
- Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that? Jul 27, 2026 11:52 AM EDTDemocrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas
- Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting Jul 27, 2026 8:17 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s border czar said the vetting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review
- Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus' Jul 27, 2026 7:05 AM EDTIsrael’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city
- US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list Jul 27, 2026 6:58 AM EDTA federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Donald Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot
- Talarico trying to win back Hispanics along Texas border who swung to GOP Jul 25, 2026 2:01 PM EDTDemocratic Senate candidate James Talarico toured Texas's southern border
- Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews Jul 25, 2026 1:54 AM EDTJoe Biden has dropped a lawsuit in which he sought block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter before the Delaware Democrat was elected president
- Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate Jul 24, 2026 11:00 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has ordered his administration to install signs at the Smithsonian's U.S. history museum
- Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar Jul 24, 2026 5:32 AM EDTDemocrats are expected to recommend the states that will hold the first presidential nominating contests in 2028, likely cementing a calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of more racially diverse states
- Trump welcomes the World Series champion Dodgers to the White House Jul 24, 2026 12:33 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump has celebrated the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, calling the team “one of the great brands anywhere in the world.”
- Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship Jul 24, 2026 12:31 AM EDTAlaska has sent more than 3,000 letters to residents asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections
