U.S. Treasury yield highest since 2007
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has hit its highest level in 19 years.
Politics
Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
Gov. McMaster signs bill mandating sex-based school bathrooms
On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster signed House Bill 4756, the South Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act, into law.
Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
The Trump administration announced Monday the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted, an arrangement that Democrats and government watchdogs derided as “corrupt” and unconstitutional.
Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has considered himself an effective dealmaker above all else, but he appears to have hit a wall with Iran as his tough talk, threats and even military action have not moved Tehran from its long-established positions.
SC lawmakers return to continue debate on proposed congressional redistricting
At the State House Monday, May 18, lawmakers returned to continue debate on proposed congressional redistricting.
Early voting for Primaries begins May 26
Early voting for the Primaries in South Carolina starts May 26.
China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit
China has agreed to ramp up trade for U.S. agricultural products such as beef and poultry,
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats
An effort to reshape South Carolina's congressional districts will get its first full airing Monday in the State House, as lawmakers launch a lengthy and potentially testy discussion on whether to accede to President Donald Trump's desires for a U.S. House map that could yield a clean sweep for Republicans.
Trump moves to dismiss $10B suit against the Internal Revenue Service over leak of tax returns
President Donald Trump on Monday withdrew his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.
Magistrate courts to hear requests for restraining order regardless of marital status
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault officials are applauding a SC Court of Appeals decision.
SC lawmakers to continue special session called by governor
SC lawmakers reconvened for a special session Friday morning, May 15, 2026, after Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order.
Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
Iran ’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions.
Governor issues executive order calling Lawmakers back for Special Session Friday
Lawmakers will reconvene in a special session Friday at 11am after Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order
Bill to increase minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of minor headed to governor's desk
A bill increasing the minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of a minor is headed to the governor's desk to become law.
National Politics
- Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power May 26, 2026 6:09 AM EDTTexans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate
- GOP who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war May 24, 2026 10:09 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans
- Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't May 24, 2026 2:02 PM EDTDemocrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House
- Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions May 23, 2026 2:00 PM EDTU.S. Muslim pilgrims have been preparing for this year's Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire, tensions and uncertainty in the Iran war
- Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way May 23, 2026 2:00 PM EDTDemocrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia
- Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them? May 22, 2026 9:50 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump made inroads with Latino voters in 2024, earning support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House
- Lawmakers warn data protection rules don't protect key sites, including White House and CIA May 22, 2026 6:52 AM EDTThe Biden administration spent almost a year crafting regulations to block U.S. adversaries from buying commercial data gathered from cell phones at the federal government’s most sensitive locations
- Trump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economy May 22, 2026 6:22 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is heading to one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country to test his midterm economic message
- In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty May 22, 2026 6:13 AM EDTCalifornia is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country
- Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation May 22, 2026 3:27 AM EDTColorado Democrats have voted overwhelmingly to censure the state's governor for commuting the prison sentence of an election conspiracy theorist
