Dems tighten relief benefits, firm up support for virus bill
President Biden and Democrats agreed to tighten eligibility limits for stimulus checks as they prepare to move the COVID bill to the Senate.
Politics
Move to ban transgender athletes in S.C high school sports passes first vote
Columbia, SC (Associated Press) --- The push to ban transgender athletes in South Carolina high school sports advanced at the state house Wednesday. Despite State Education Superintendent Molly Spearman asking lawmakers not to vote…
Trump endorses Tim Scott in 2022 Senate reelection bid
OLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Sen. Tim Scott's 2022 reelection bid. The statement Tuesday continued to make clear Trump's intention to remain a dominant force in Republican Party politics. Trump issued a statement through…
Bill allowing open carry of guns heads to SC House floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill that would allow people to carry guns without concealing them in South Carolina is heading to the House floor. The House Judiciary Committee approved so-called open carry of weapons for people who already have…
The United States Senate continues work to pass the relief bill
(CNN) --- The United States Senate is on the clock to pass that relief bill. Lawmakers say they plan to vote on the bill by the end of the week - before key benefits…
Johnson & Johnson begins shipping one dose vaccine
(CNN) -Monday Johnson & Johnson announced plans to begin shipping out its single dose COVID-19 vaccine. and that means more shots in American arms as soon as this week. According…
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledges "unwanted flirtation"
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has acknowledged for the first time that some of his behavior with women had been "misinterpreted as unwanted flirtation,'' and said he would cooperate with a sexual harassment investigation led by…
Minimum wage hike all but dead in big COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats' hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their huge COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead. That's become clear as Senate leaders prepare to bring their own version of the House-passed aid package to the…
'Last call', large gathering restrictions have been lifted
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- In a statement released Friday, Governor Henry McMaster said that he would lift COVID-19 safety restrictions related for the sale of alcohol and mass gatherings. The governor says the termination of the “last call” order, which…
South Carolina Senate passes COVID liability protection bill
SC Senate passed a COVID liability protection bill that protects businesses and other groups from being sued if they follow the guidelines.
SC Senate reluctantly approves borrowing $550M for port
SC senators approved a proposal to borrow up to $550 million to expand the port in Charleston with more railroads and a barge.
State lawmakers pushing to resume electric chair executions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina is trying to restart executions by dusting off the electric chair after going nearly 10 years without putting a condemned inmate to death. A House Committee voted 14-7 on Tuesday to make electrocution the…
Former SC AG says 'Heartbeat Bill' could face years worth of hurdles
(CNN) -- Former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon believes it could take up to two years before the palmetto state's fetal heartbeat bill could have a final court decision. As Elijah Brand…
"Anti-Trump" Florida man indicted for plotting attack on Trump supporters
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man accused of trying to organize an armed response to supporters of former President Donald Trump when they were expected at the state Capitol last month has been indicted on federal charges. Court records…
Muddled promises on opening schools pose political problems for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is in a political firestorm over how and when to get more schools open amid the coronavirus pandemic. Republicans have seized on confusion surrounding Biden's goal to reopen a majority of schools within his…
National Politics
- President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics
- Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift Apr 3, 2026 5:40 PM EDTGeorgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers
- Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony Apr 3, 2026 5:16 PM EDTA new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back
- South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge Apr 3, 2026 11:34 AM EDTThe husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to an affidavit
- White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending Apr 3, 2026 11:32 AM EDTThe White House is scheduled to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday
- Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short Apr 3, 2026 11:30 AM EDTA rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts
- Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships Apr 3, 2026 8:34 AM EDTU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships
- Florida and Mississippi enact voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit in the Sunshine State Apr 3, 2026 8:18 AM EDTGovernors in Florida and Mississippi have signed laws requiring officials to verify voters' citizenship
- A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general Apr 3, 2026 7:40 AM EDTBefore picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client
- A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general Apr 3, 2026 7:34 AM EDTAfter Pam Bondi became U.S. attorney general last year, conservative influencers, online sleuths and others who wanted the government to disclose all it knew about Jeffrey Epstein thought they might have a champion in the Department of Justice
