SC Governor wants to limit junk food items eligible for SNAP
Restrictions could be coming to more than 580,000 people in South Carolina who receive SNAP benefits.
Politics
SC GOP set to host Silver Elephant banquet this weekend
The 58th Annual Silver Elephant Gala will take place Saturday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Appeals court tosses judge's contempt finding against Trump administration in prison deportations
An appeals court on Friday tossed out a judge’s contempt finding against the Trump administration in a case over deportations to an El Salvador prison.
House Oversight chair issues subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions with Clintons
Comer said he wants the Justice Department to turn over the "full, complete, unredacted Epstein Files" on or before Aug. 19.
Rep. Nancy Mace officially kicks off run for SC Governor at event from Citadel Monday
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace officially announced her bid for SC Governor Monday
SC GOP's annual Silver Elephant Banquet this weekend in Columbia
The 58-th annual Silver Elephant Gala will be held Saturday, August 9 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Evette proposes illegal-immigration detention facility in SC
Pamela Evette has released her plan for what she calls the Palmetto Pen.
Community leaders will host forum Wednesday to discuss impact of Trump's tax law on SC
It's been nearly a month since Trump's tax and spending law, known as the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’, went into effect after being signed into law on July 4th.
Rep. Nancy Mace launches statewide town hall tour to address key voter issues
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announced Tuesday she is launching a new town hall series that will take her across the Palmetto State.
Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil.
China trade talks end without deal
The Tuesday meeting between Chinese and American trade negotiators in Sweden ended without a deal.
Government shutdown talk is starting early ahead of a difficult funding fight in Congress this fall
Congressional leaders from both major political parties blame each other for a potential government shutdown as the budget year draws to a close.
Trump's tariffs could squeeze US factories and boost costs by up to 4.5%, a new analysis finds
As President Donald Trump prepares to announce new tariff increases, the costs of his policies are starting to come into focus for a domestic manufacturing sector that depends on global supply chains, with a new analysis suggesting factory costs could increase by roughly 2% to 4.5%.
Wall Street tiptoes around its records as its busy week picks up momentum
U.S. stock indexes are tiptoeing around their record levels on Tuesday as an incredibly busy week for Wall Street picks up momentum.
Sweeping changes coming to the Fed
Big changes could be coming to the world’s most powerful central bank, the Federal Reserve.
National Politics
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- Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don't agree on whether it was worth it Jan 4, 2026 6:05 AM ESTMarjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Capitol Hill after five years as one of the most well-known members of Congress
- Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station Jan 1, 2026 1:43 PM ESTZohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City
- Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds Dec 31, 2025 9:09 PM ESTA federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue
- Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year Dec 31, 2025 4:38 PM ESTZohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day
- Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority Dec 31, 2025 9:09 AM ESTDemocrat Renee Hardman has been elected to the Iowa state Senate in a holiday-week special election, denying Republicans’ bid to reclaim two-thirds control of the chamber
- Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes Dec 31, 2025 6:13 AM ESTThe Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years
- ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands Dec 31, 2025 1:57 AM ESTImmigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands
- SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1 Dec 30, 2025 9:20 PM ESTAmericans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits
- Bijan Robinson, Falcons finishing strong with 3rd straight win after elimination from playoffs Dec 30, 2025 6:30 PM ESTMaybe the Atlanta Falcons just need to have more games in prime time
