A historic moment on first day Congress reconvenes
The 118th Congress is now in session, but no work can be done since members have not been able to agree on who will be the next Speaker of the House
Politics
Incident report reveals additional details in state senator's public intoxication arrest
When the officer made contact with Davis, the officer says he had "extremely slurred speech" and "an odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from his person."
Missing Lake Murray diver identifed
LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO) - The Lake Murray diver, who went missing last Wednesday and recovered yesterday by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Dive Team Sunday morning has been identified. According Lexington Country Coroner Margaret Fisher, in a…
Six years worth of Trump's Taxes released
Friday on Capitol Hill house lawmakers released six years of former President Trump's Tax returns.
Mayor Rickenmann reacts to Columbia residents living with no heat, water
Mayor Rickenmann, City Manager want answers after learning residents of area apartment complex have gone days without heat, water. Rickenmann: 'I'm pissed'
Trump's tax returns expected to be released Friday
The House Ways and Means Committee is expected on Friday to release six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns.
Southwest CEO is 'truly sorry' over flight cancelations
In a nearly three-minute video statement Tuesday, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said he is "truly sorry" for the airline's failures over the holiday weekend
January 6th Committee releases final report on insurrection
The House Select Committee released its 845-page final report on the January 6th insurrection Thursday night.
Committee votes to have some of Trump's tax returns released
The committee met for several hours behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon and then returned to vote 24-16 in open session to release the information related to Trump's tax returns from 2015-2020.
House Select Committee to announce 3 criminal charges against former President Trump
The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, is expected to announce it will refer at least three criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department, including insurrection, obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the federal government, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Jan. 6 committee preparing Trump criminal referral to DOJ: Sources
The Jan. 6 committee is preparing to urge the Department of Justice to prosecute former President Donald Trump on criminal charges during its business meeting on Monday, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she has switched her registration to independent
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to proposed repeal of military vaccine mandate
South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to a provision that would no longer mandate the COVID vaccine for American service members or recruits
Coach Staley, Senator Graham react to WNBA star Griner release from Russian prision
WNBA all-star Brittney Griner now just hours from arriving back in the us after nearly 10 months of captivity in Russia.
Richland School District One placed on 'Fiscal Watch'
The Richland One School District is now on Fiscal Watch. Richland One officials say a former employee is responsible, and they have been turned over to law enforcement.
National Politics
- Prominent Georgia Republican gets 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in Ponzi scheme Oct 27, 2026 2:58 PM EDTA prominent Georgia Republican has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme
- US consumer confidence recovers in October as gas prices eased a bit Oct 27, 2026 2:51 PM EDTAmericans’ confidence in the economy rebounded somewhat in October as gas prices fell modestly but remain elevated
- Libertarians could spoil Republicans' chances in the fight for control of the US Senate Oct 27, 2026 12:25 PM EDTLibertarian candidates in highly competitive U.S. Senate races could play spoiler in a year the Senate majority hangs in the balance
- Ex-FBI officials due back in court in Hunter Biden laptop case Oct 27, 2026 6:52 AM EDTTwo former FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about their participation in investigations involving Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, are due back in court
- How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections Oct 27, 2026 6:46 AM EDTWhen President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran, he said it would last a matter of weeks
- Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course Oct 27, 2026 6:39 AM EDTA federal judge has agreed to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital
- Trump and Rubio plan to visit oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in Texas Oct 27, 2026 6:30 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to showcase a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude in Texas on Tuesday
- Lula mobilized millions to win Brazil's election, while Bolsonaro contests loss and Trump cries foul Oct 26, 2026 8:32 PM EDTBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection in Brazil's presidential runoff
- Clock management issues and 2-minute troubles are giving Aaron Glenn and the Jets a tough time Oct 26, 2026 8:32 PM EDTCoach Aaron Glenn's time with the New York Jets seems to be running out
- Titans’ late-game woes deepen as loss ties NFL mark for no back-to-back wins in the same season Oct 26, 2026 7:49 PM EDTFrom first-year coach Robert Saleh’s viewpoint, the Tennessee Titans have a finishing problem and a 1-4 record in games decided by a touchdown or less this season to prove it
