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President Trump Names New Chief of Staff, Priebus Out

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - President Donald Trump has named Ret. Gen. John Kelly as the new White House chief of staff, replacing Reince Priebus in the role. "I am pleased to inform you that I have just named…

Senate Rejects Health Care Repeal

Another blow for the GOP as the Senate rejects what is being dubbed "the Skinny Bill" some hoped would replace Affordable Health Care.

Top US general promises no changes in military transgender policy for now

Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has issued guidance to military commanders stressing that there will be no change in military policy toward transgender service members until Defense Secretary Jim Mattis receives further direction from the White House.

Scaramucci tweets, deletes about 'leak' of financial form

White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci is deflecting questions about leaks inside the White House, suggesting that White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus should be the one to clarify the situation.

Trump to name financier as communications director

Prominent Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci has accepted the position of White House communications director offered to him by President Donald Trump, sources confirm to ABC News.

Indicted Senator wants charge dropped

The lawyer for a South Carolina senator who authorities say converted campaign donations into personal cash wants his charges dismissed.

SC DOT Votes to Spend First Gas Tax Money on Road Paving Projects

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) (AP) - Get ready for a smoother ride. The State Department of Transportation voted Thursday to spend the first $26 million raised by the South Carolina's newly increased gas tax to paving projects in 27 counties. There…

Governor Henry McMaster Reacts to Healthcare Repeal Latest

[gtxvideo vid='V93GUaOt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V93GUaOt.jpg' vtitle='Governor Henry McMaster Reacts to Healthcare Repeal'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (ABC NEWS)-- Governor Henry McMaster responded Tuesday to the latest healthcare bill repeal issues. Three Republican senators have come out against Mitch McConnell's plan to repeal Obamacare,…

Governor Signs Offender Supervision Specialist Bill

[gtxvideo vid='DWjBjlJc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DWjBjlJc.jpg' vtitle='Governor Signs Offender Supervision Specialist Bill'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- With the stroke of a pen Governor Henry McMaster signed a new bill into law Tuesday. The Offender Supervision Act is aimed at helping keep a closer eye…

Health Care Bill on Hold

The move to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act is on hold, for now.

New ABC News Poll: Trump Approval Rating

[gtxvideo vid='u6TG1JrC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u6TG1JrC.jpg' vtitle='New ABC News Poll: Trump Approval Rating'] ABC NEWS--Americans give President Donald Trump the lowest six-month approval rating of any president in polls dating back 70 years, punctuated by questions about his competence on the world stage, his effectiveness, the GOP health care…

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