NRA warns Trump he may lose voters if he pushes background check bill
(CNN) - while president trump has expressed his openness to stronger background checks, it isn't sitting well with his voters. NRA chief Wayne…
Politics
Governor's office points to 2018 debate to reiterate stance on potential hate crime law: "We have enough hate crime laws"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With the growing call for hate crime legislation in South Carolina in recent days from lawmakers and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, we asked the…
Sen. Cory Booker pushes proposed gun law changes during visit to Emanuel AME
CHARLESTON, SC (CNN) ---In the wake of two mass shootings a 2020 Presidential hopeful spoke today at the site of the worst mass shooting in South Carolina history. Wednesday morning New Jersey Senator…
New polls show where Democratic presidential candidates rank after debates
Thousands watched as 22 Democratic Presidential candidates took center stage last week. Here's who won, lost according to a Quinnipiac Poll conduct by phone August 1st.
GOP members gather in the Midlands for 52nd Silver Elephant Gala
Republicans from across the state gathered tonight in celebration.
Here's who has qualified for the September debates so far
With the second debate wrapped up, the third Democratic debate hosted by ABC and Univision will happen during the second week of September.
Governor creates 2020 Census committee
Today Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of a 2020 census committee.
Second night of Democratic debate attracts more viewers than first
(CNN) --- Wednesday night the second Democratic debate came to a close. According to Politico, the first night of the debate brought in 8.7 million viewers, a steep drop from the first night of…
Democratic candidates gear up for round 2
DETROIT, MI (CNN) --- With so many Democratic candidates, these debates are having to be split up into two groups over two nights. The second Democratic debate will continue tonight, Wednesday July 31,…
California governor signs bill requiring presidential candidates to submit tax returns
California’s Democratic governor signed a law Tuesday requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to appear on the state’s primary ballot, a move aimed squarely at Republican President Donald Trump.
Beto O'Rourke opens SC campaign headquarters in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Former Texas congressman and democratic presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke is strengthening his presence in the palmetto state. O'Rourke opened both a South Carolina field…
Trump appears in front of doctored seal with Russian and golf imagery, TPUSA aide fired
An audiovisual aide for conservative student group Turning Point USA was fired this week after President Donald Trump appeared on a stage in front of a parody image of the presidential seal at its Teen Student Action Summit.
Hemp flower removed from CBD store shelves
A recent crackdown by sled clarifies what can and cannot be sold in CBD stores statewide.
South Carolina Supreme Court abolishes common law marriage
The South Carolina Supreme Court has abolished common law marriages in the state.
Trump administration releases plan to speed up deportation process
WASHINGTON, DC (CNN) ---- The Trump Administration has a new plan that would speed up the deportation of thousands of immigrants. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin Mcaleenan says the new plan would target…
National Politics
- Escape from Washington? Senators look to start new chapters as governors Jan 29, 2026 12:46 PM ESTU.S. senators are increasingly looking to leave Washington for leadership roles in their home states
- FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings Jan 29, 2026 9:09 AM ESTThe Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday
- Immigration was a Republican strength. Now some fear it's slipping away before the midterms Jan 29, 2026 3:09 AM ESTRepublicans are increasingly worried about immigration enforcement becoming a political problem in the upcoming midterm elections
- Democrats Castro, Crockett set out to visit detention center housing family detained in Minnesota Jan 28, 2026 8:45 PM ESTReps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett will try Wednesday to access an ICE facility where the federal government has detained a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father who were in the U.S. awaiting asylum proceedings
- Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis' Jan 28, 2026 7:33 PM ESTBruce Springsteen has released a new song, "Streets of Minneapolis," criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement
- Rubio tells senators there's 'good and decent progress' in Venezuela since US ousted Maduro Jan 28, 2026 4:45 PM ESTSecretary of State Marco Rubio says there's been "good and decent progress” in Venezuela since the United States ousted Nicolas Maduro as leader of the South American country
- More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths Jan 28, 2026 11:09 AM ESTOrganizers are planning what they anticipate will be the largest "No Kings" protests yet, targeting what they call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump
- Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence Jan 28, 2026 8:05 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump is warning Iraqi officials that the U.S. would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power
- Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires Jan 28, 2026 5:49 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025
- Detainees to testify about legal access at 'Alligator Alcatraz' Jan 28, 2026 5:31 AM ESTFormer detainees are set to testify about conditions at a Florida immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
