US strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military said Thursday that it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Politics
Trump shares a racist video that depicts the Obamas as primates
President Donald Trump used his social media account to share a video about election conspiracy theories that includes a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle.
Trump administration to launch TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
The Trump administration on Thursday will launch TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly from manufacturers at a discounted rate at a time when health care and the cost of living are growing concerns for Americans.
South Carolina Senate advances measure for tougher DUI laws
South Carolina's Senate on Wednesday advanced a measure aiming to overhaul the state's laws against driving under the influence, a legislative priority leaders fast-tracked at the start of this session.
Justice Department steps up pressure on cartels' financial networks as launderers turn to crypto
The Justice Department is taking direct aim at the financial lifelines of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels, targeting money brokers who prosecutors say have adapted to intensified enforcement by increasingly routing drug profits through cryptocurrency from American cities to cartel leaders in Mexico.
Horry Co. supports naming I-73 after Trump, removes contingency for funding timeline
The Horry County Council voted to support the naming of a portion of I-73 "President Donald J. Trump Highway," removing the requirement that the road receive federal funding before the end of Trump's presidential term.
Sen. Graham introduces Medal of Sacrifice Act to honor fallen first responders
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham introduced the Medal of Sacrifice Act in honor of fallen first responders.
Vance says US seeks to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China
The Trump administration wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies that will use tariffs to maintain price floors and defend against China’s tactic of flooding the market to undermine any potential competitors.
Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South
The Trump administration is eliminating four out of the six locations that had been slated for a practice test to try out new methods for the 2030 census, raising concerns that the U.S. Census Bureau might not learn enough about communities that have been traditionally difficult to count.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace calls out New York Magazine after article
Congresswoman and candidate for governor Nancy Mace is calling an article in New York Magazine "a hit piece aimed at debunking her reputation."
House passes funding package to end partial government shutdown
The Republican-led House on Tuesday voted to pass the government funding package to end the partial shutdown.
Former VP Kamala Harris announces rescheduled Columbia tour stop
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that she will be seeing the Midlands at a later time.
GOP leaders push toward a vote on ending the partial government shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to carry out President Donald Trump’s “play call” for funding the government will be put to the test on Tuesday as the House holds a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown.
New federal SNAP work requirements take effect in SC
SCDSS says as of Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, new federal work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have taken effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
What to know about the partial government shutdown
The partial government shutdown is vastly different from the record closure in the fall.
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- House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders Jun 4, 2026 7:21 PM EDTThe House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy
- Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District Jun 4, 2026 6:35 AM EDTDemocrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District
- Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress Jun 3, 2026 5:08 PM EDTRepublicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress
