Lawyer: Census to be printed without citizenship question
The Trump administration says the 2020 Census questionnaire is moving ahead without a question about citizenship.
Politics
Democrat posts $1.5M in challenge to Graham
A top Democratic National Committee official raised $1.5 million in the most recent fundraising period in his challenge to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Poll shakeup after first democratic debate
(CNN) - A new poll is showing a change in the 2020 presidential race for democrats following the first debate. SSRS conducted a CNN poll showing big gains for Senators…
President Trump tells World Cup soccer player refusing to visit White House to "Finish the Job"
The U.S. Women's National team continues to battle through this year's World Cup with a two-one win over Spain.
Federal government gives an update on SC response to the opioid crisis
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday at the State House, Governor Henry McMaster took part in a meeting of the South Carolina House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee. The Chief Medical Officer for…
Mueller to testify publicly following a subpoena
Special counsel Robert Mueller to testify before Congress.
SC legislators return to Statehouse one more time to talk to budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) - Lawmakers were back at the Statehouse Tuesday (6/25) for a one day special session. It'll be the last time they're here for 2019. The House and Senate were voting on Governor Henry McMaster's 28 budget…
SC lawmakers return for one day special session on budget vetoes
South Carolina lawmakers are returning to the Capitol before the 2020 session starts in January today for a one-day session.
Leaders from both parties react to the fish fry, convention
Leaders from both parties say the events revealed a lot about the candidates and the state.
Democrats wrap up big 2020 Presidential weekend, putting SC in Spotlight
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina was in the National spotlight over the weekend as the 2020 Presidential Democratic Candidates gathered in the State for the Annual SC Democratic Convention. Nearly the full field…
House Democrats train 2020 focus on minority, young voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The leader of House Democrats' political arm wants to build on 2018 midterm gains by turning out more voters who are young and diverse. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee…
Live preview of Rep. Clyburn World Famous Fish Fry welcoming the 2020 democratic presidential candidates
All eyes are on South Carolina tonight as the state Democratic Party hosts 2020 presidential candidates as part of its democratic convention.
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders officially opens up office in Columbia
Another Democrat running for president is strengthening his presence here in South Carolina.
Democrats gear up for big weekend in SC with Fish Fry and Convention
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina will be the place to be this weekend for Democratic Presidential candidates. The annual South Carolina Democratic Convention is being held in Columbia. The weekend of events kick off Friday night with Congressman Jim Clyburns World…
National Politics
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- Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny Jun 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDTFormer U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room Jun 5, 2026 6:27 AM EDTAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...
- Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan Jun 5, 2026 6:26 AM EDTDemocrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTMaine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTA Northern Nevada congressional seat that’s open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters’ appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing
- California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged Jun 4, 2026 8:45 PM EDTDays after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor
- 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
