Politics
Lawyer: Census to be printed without citizenship question
The Trump administration says the 2020 Census questionnaire is moving ahead without a question about citizenship.
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.
National Politics
- Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving post Jul 31, 2026 4:44 PM EDTThe Republican leader of the Indiana Senate is giving up his position after six GOP incumbents who opposed President Donald Trump on his congressional redistricting push in the state lost their primaries
- Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments Jul 31, 2026 2:33 PM EDTMissouri voters are deciding on a measure that could make it much harder to amend the state constitution
- 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
- A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics Jul 29, 2026 11:22 AM EDTMore progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media
- 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
- Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that? Jul 27, 2026 11:52 AM EDTDemocrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas
- 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
