Sen. Graham on investigation into 2020 election "constitutional overreach"
Senator Lindsey Graham says he will go to Georgia if he must to fight the state's investigation into the 2020 election.
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White House assessing if Monkey Pox is 'public health emergency'
The white house is assessing whether or not to declare monkey pox a "public health emergency" after the World Health Organization did just that this weekend.
House Select Committee holds 8th public hearing
The House Select Committee investigating the deadly Capitol attack held its eighth public hearing and second hearing in primetime, Thursday night.
Poll shows growing number of Americans losing trust in elections
A new poll finds a majority of Americans lack confidence that U.S. elections reflect the will of the people.
Wilson joins call for Google not to censor Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a letter urging search engine Google not to censor crisis pregnancy centers from search results . Crisis pregnancy centers are often…
Court to hear Planned Parenthood injunction request on SC 6-week abortion ban
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina's six week abortion ban is once again going before a judge. Next Tuesday Planned Parenthood will seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block South Carolina’s ban on abortion as early as six weeks…
President Biden tests positive for COVID
Washington, DC (ABC)--President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday morning, his office said. He has "very mild symptoms" and is taking Paxlovid, his office said. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Lucas named VP of Govt. Affairs for Prisma
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives has landed a new job. Wednesday Prisma Health announced Jay Lucas has been named the medical group's senior vice president for government…
Haley teases possible '24 presidential run
Columbia, S.C. (CNN)--Former Governor Nikki Haley hinted at a potential 2024 presidential run. The Republican slammed the Biden administration tweeting that the president is desperate to get back into the Iran nuclear…
Childs confirmed to DC Circuit Court
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of South Carolina jurist Michelle Childs — recently under consideration for a slot on the U.S. Supreme Court — to sit on the federal court typically seen as a proving ground for the nation’s highest bench.
President Biden to address climate change
President Biden is looking to revive his climate agenda after a serious blow in congress over the weekend.
Supporters of abortion rights, restrictions rally at State House
As the ad-hoc committee met inside the Blatt Building on State House grounds Tuesday, protests and rallies went on outside. Pro-abortion rights groups and pro-life advocates gathered at the capitol to express their beliefs in earshot of the committee. Members of the pro-choice group WREN led protestors in chants as members of pro-life groups like "Liberty and Justice for All" expressed their opinions nearby.
Ad Hoc committee passes abortion bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--After hearing public testimony from pro-life and pro-choice supporters… South Carolina lawmakers returned to discuss the state’s abortion laws. An ad hoc committee of House members was tasked with suggesting a…
City Manager Teresa Wilson 'respectfully declines' Lt. Governor
Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson "respectfully declines" consideration for Lt. Governor nod by former Congressman Joe Cunningham
President Biden makes trip to Middle East
President Biden went overseas on his first trip to the Middle East as President.
National Politics
- A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics Jul 29, 2026 11:22 AM EDTMore progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media
- Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington Jul 28, 2026 6:10 AM EDTSen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington
- Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill Jul 27, 2026 11:30 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill
- 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
