Gillibrand drops out of 2020 Presidential race
(ABC News) --- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, (D)-N.Y., has announced she's dropping out of the race for president. "I am so proud of this team and all we've accomplished. But I think it’s important…
Politics
Senator Graham speaks at Lexington and Richland County Republican Party event
(WOLO) - US Senator Lindsey Graham was back in the midlands Tuesday night as a guest speaker for the Lexington and Richland County Republican Parties…
Beto O'Rourke to visit Benedict College on Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke will visit Benedict College on Tuesday. This marks his fifth trip to the Palmetto State and his first trip back since the mass shooting in El Paso. The event will be…
Kamala Harris takes part in South Carolina black pride events
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Kamala Harris spent a couple of days in South Carolina amid her presidential run. On Friday, Harris attended black pride events in the Columbia area. She participated in a happy hour at Gold Den with actress…
Man gets 15 months for threatening Bernie Sanders
A Florida man has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison for leaving threatening voicemails for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Julián Castro qualifies for September Democratic primary debates with new poll
Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro got his fourth qualifying poll on Tuesday, meaning he has now met both the polling and fundraising thresholds to participate in the third Democratic primary debate in September.
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Bernie Sanders address Medicare for all and his plan to wipeout student loan debt
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Senator Bernie Sanders campaign visit through the Midlands, he told ABC Columbia his plan for South Carolina voters. His trips to Columbia have been frequent since announcing his run…
Buttigieg and Klobuchar campaign in the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Democratic Presidential hopefuls made their way to the Lowcountry on Saturday. Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar made appearances in the Charleston area in preparation for the major campaigning…
Democratic Presidential hopefuls swing though SC
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--Minnesota Senator and Democratic Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar was at the state house today. Klobuchar held a news conference today to discuss her plan to reduce gun violence. The Senator's plan includes universal background checks, and closing the…
Senator Graham talks 'Red Flag Bill' in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Senator Lindsey Graham was in Columbia Thursday with his constituents discussing the proposed 'Red Flag Bill.' Graham's proposal would allow firearms to be taken…
Senator Lindsey Graham touts "Red Flag" bill during GOP dinner
Newberry, SC (WOLO) --- Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about his "Red Flag" bill Wednesday night in Newberry. The U.S. Senator made his return to the Palmetto state as the featured speaker at…
Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returns to Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Senator Bernie Sanders plan to make a return trip to the Palmetto state this weekend. The Massachusetts Senator is expected to discuss various topic among his Presidential platform including the…
Director of US Citizenship, Immigration rewords poem on Statue of Liberty plaque
(CNN)--- The Acting Director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Ken Cuccinelli re-worked the poem written at the base of the Statue of Liberty...which stands as a symbol for showing the…
President Trump doubles down on plan to limit immigration
(CNN) President Donald Trump is following through with his plan of limiting immigration into the country. The Trump administration's new plan heavily favors skilled workers over legal immigrants who require food…
National Politics
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- Rep. Eric Swalwell announces his bid for California governor Nov 21, 2025 2:05 PM ESTRep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat who served as a House manager in President Donald Trump’s 2021 impeachment trial, has launched his bid for California governor
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