Federal Judge rules against 20/20 citizenship question
(CNN) -- President Trump's push for a citizenship questionaire on the 20-20 census has been shot down. Tuesday, a federal judge in New York issued an order that prevents adding the question…
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City Council gives first approval in gun seizure ordinance
The Columbia City Council has give first approval to an ordinance that would allow law enforcement to confiscate guns — if they're used in a violent crime.
McMaster: Idea of impropriety in leader search preposterous
A spokesman for Gov. Henry McMaster says it's preposterous to suggest the governor did anything improper during the search for a new University of South Carolina president.
Former SC governor, congressman Mark Sanford may run against Trump in 2020
Mark Sanford is considering a run for president in 2020.
ICE raids set to begin nationwide this weekend
(CNN) --- President Trump has backed down from his effort to add a citizenship question on the 2020 census, but he hasn't changed plans to back down from his plan to deport those who are not citizens in…
USC Board of Trustees vote on Presidential search scheduled for today cancelled
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A vote scheduled to take place today on the University of South Carolina's new president will not take place. On Thursday, Trustee Charles Williams filed a restraining order saying he and the other trustees received three…
SC State Treasurer calls USC protestors "Marxists" and "social justice warriors"
ABC Columbia has reached out to the office of South Carolina's State Treasure regarding a since deleted social media posting calling some college students and faculty at the University of South Carolina, marxists.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin "Governor should immediately rescind his demand" that USC trustees vote on President
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced that he, along with several state lawmakers, USC faculty, and students will hold a press conference today asking USC'S board of trustees not to vote on candidate Robert Caslen. A member…
Founder of 'Bikers for Trump' to run for Congress
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WOLO) -- A low-country chainsaw artist and founder of the group "Bikers for Trump" is running for Congress. Chris Cox says he's stepping down as head of the national organization…
Trustee: Governor requests and receives vote on former USC presidential candidate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- USC Trustee Charles Williams tells ABC Columbia News Governor Henry McMaster has requested and received a vote on former USC presidential candidate Robert Caslen. Williams called the demand, "terrible" and does…
SC Senate Education Committee discuss the education reform bill
SC Senate Education Committee discuss the education reform bill
Group of SC senators returns to discuss education bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina state senators are returning to Columbia to discuss their version of a bill to overhaul the state's education system. An education subcommittee meets at 10 a.m. Monday to discuss the massive bill. They met a…
Biden, Harris, De Blasio return to Palmetto state this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --- Three presidential hopefuls are returning to the Palmetto state this weekend. Senator Kamala Harris is expected to make stops in Hartsville and Florence Sunday (July 7th, 2019) , and Myrtle…
Even lawmakers don't know details on some SC budget items
South Carolina's state budget includes millions of dollars for local parks and festivals and to restore historic buildings. But not even lawmakers know exactly what some of the money will be spent on.
SC governor gets help finding 1st veterans issues director
SC Governor Henry McMaster has created a committee of 12 to find the first leader of a new state cabinet agency to oversee veterans’ issues.
National Politics
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- Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has thoughts about toning down political fights. Here's what he says Jul 31, 2026 12:26 PM EDTOklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt is hosting the National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma City
- Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor Jul 30, 2026 8:10 PM EDTMandela Barnes has dropped out of Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
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- Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington Jul 28, 2026 6:10 AM EDTSen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington
- Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill Jul 27, 2026 11:30 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill
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- Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting Jul 27, 2026 8:17 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s border czar said the vetting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review
- Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus' Jul 27, 2026 7:05 AM EDTIsrael’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city
