Cory Booker at Allen University discussing environmental issues with students
[gtxvideo vid='bBVUkOYD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bBVUkOYD.jpg' vtitle='Cory Booker at Allen University']
Politics
Biden hones in on Iowa, South Carolina in 1st campaign swing
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s early presidential campaign travel itinerary leaves little doubt about his strategy in early voting states.
Former Vice President Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign
Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday morning.
Sen. Klobuchar campaigns in the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='aeTUqxRy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aeTUqxRy.jpg' vtitle='klobuchar']
Sen. Kamala Harris picks up new endorsements in early-voting South Carolina
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is adding to her list of African American endorsements in South Carolina, the first test of the black vote in next year’s primary elections.
Lighted sign requirement removed from SC rideshare safety bill
Three state senators have made a big change to legislation that aims to improve safety for Uber and Lyft customers in South Carolina.
Massachusetts Congressman latest to announce 2020 Presidential run
The Democratic Presidential field of nominations just keeps growing ahead of the 2020 Election.
2019's tobacco settlement gives South Carolina $79 million
South Carolina has been paid another installment from the settlement nearly all U.S. states signed with the major tobacco companies in 1998.
Senate approves its version of South Carolina’s $9B budget
The South Carolina Senate passed its version of the state’s $9 billion budget on Thursday approving several provisions.
House Judiciary Committee issues subpoena for full Mueller report
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena for special counsel Robert Mueller’s report and the underlying materials.
Biden expected to launch presidential campaign next week
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce he’s running for President of the United States next week.
SC Senator introduces abortion ban in budget
The budget debate in the South Carolina General Assembly again turns to the statewide abortion issue on Wednesday.
Lawmakers discussing budget, teacher salary at the State House
[gtxvideo vid='pBc7NO4y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pBc7NO4y.jpg' vtitle='Lawmakers discussing budget']
Senator Kamala Harris plans to make another stop in SC
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- Senator Kamala Harris is on her way back to the Palmetto State as she continues campaigning for the 2020 Presidential election. The California Democrat says during this visit she plans…
Five Points Safety Meeting to be held Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah and Police Chief Skip Holbrook will hold a community meeting on safety issues facing Five Points. It will also include discussion on safety in the surrounding neighborhoods. The meeting is set for Tuesday,…
National Politics
- Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning Jan 30, 2026 5:01 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for Federal Reserve chairman on Friday morning
- San Jose mayor, a frequent Newsom critic, jumps into the California governor's race Jan 29, 2026 7:01 PM ESTSan Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is jumping into the race to replace Gavin Newsom as governor of California
- 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
