Senators Vote Against Special Order to Prioritize Road Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The 2017 road bill's path to the Senate floor will continue to wait as senators voted 23 to 18 against a special order that would…
Politics
Shots Fired Near US Capitol, Suspect in Custody
Shots were fired this morning near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Nearly $500M Bond Bill for State Repairs Sent to House Floor
A bill borrowing $498 million for a backlog of repairs at South Carolina's public colleges and other state-owned facilities is heading to the House floor.
Governor McMaster Names Board of Economic Advisors Chairman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster has named a former business and banking executive to lead South Carolina's economic advisory board. Edward Grimball of Edisto Island is the next chairman of the Board of Economic Advisors, which reviews and…
UN Ambassador Wants “Realistic” Ban of Nuclear Weapons
A ban on all nuclear weapons not getting full support from Unites States and more than a dozen other countries.
Trump Shifts Blame to Conservatives on Failure of Health Care Bill
Two days after pointing his finger at Democrats for the failure of the GOP health care proposal, President Trump shifted the blame to conservative Republicans and said he is open to working with Democrats on health care reform.
Poe to Leave Conservative Freedom Caucus
A conservative Freedom Caucus members calls it quits.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Hosts Town Hall
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to voice your concerns to your State Lawmakers in Washington? U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is hosting a Town Hall Saturday in Columbia. It will take place at Noon…
GOP Health Care Bill Collapses
[gtxvideo vid='kI0ZBQGo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kI0ZBQGo.jpg' vtitle='GOP Health Care Bill Collapses'] ABC NEWS-- President Donald Trump says the health care overhaul bill fell short because is lacked Democratic support. The President cancelled the House Vote late Friday. ABC'S Stephanie Ramos has more on…
Ryan Pulls GOP Health Care Bill Following Call from Trump
Republican leadership has decided to pull their Obamacare replacement bill at the request of President Donald Trump.
Health Bill Vote Set for Friday as Trump Draws Line in the Sand
The Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, a central promise of GOP leadership, is set for a showdown Friday as President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum, demanding that the House of Representatives move forward.
FBI Director Has ‘No Information’ Supporting Trump’s Wiretapping Claims
FBI Director James Comey today confirmed that the bureau he oversees is investigating Russia’s alleged meddling in the U.S. presidential election.
Sen. John Courson Suspended After Indictment on 3 Ethics Charges
One of South Carolina's longest-serving senators has been suspended following ethics charges tied to Republican powerbroker Richard Quinn.
What's Next for President Trump
ABC NEWS--President Trump's executive order banning travel from six majority-Muslim nations suffered a new round of blows overnight as two federal judges issued different rulings stopping it from moving forward, at least temporarily. There are separate courses of action in the…
3 Democrats Vying to Replace Outgoing SC Democratic Party Chair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Three candidates are vying to replace outgoing Chairman Jaime Harrison as the next leader of South Carolina's Democratic Party. Local media outlets report Anderson native Trav Robertson has been making the rounds speaking to political groups…
National Politics
- Watchdog questions millions spent on shuttered US Embassy in Venezuela Sep 12, 2025 10:07 PM EDTThe U.S. government employs a sizable staff of 150 Venezuelans and spends upward of $6.7 million annually for upkeep of the shuttered American embassy and other diplomatic properties in Caracas, despite having broken relations with President Nicolás Ma...
- California lawmakers pass bill barring authorities from wearing face masks Sep 12, 2025 9:23 PM EDTCalifornia lawmakers have passed legislation to ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during official business
- States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation Sep 12, 2025 7:50 PM EDTThe governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions
- Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton's home Sep 12, 2025 7:50 PM EDTA judge has released a heavily redacted document used to justify a recent search of the Maryland home of John Bolton
- Trump dismisses cat-loving NYC Republican candidate for mayor as 'not exactly prime time' Sep 12, 2025 6:38 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump says the Republican candidate for New York City mayor is “not exactly prime time.”
- Former poet laureate Ada Limón says artists must band together during 'dangerous times' Sep 12, 2025 4:54 PM EDTThe 24th U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón says she encountered a surprising number of people who are writing and sharing poetry during her travels around the country
- Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states Sep 12, 2025 3:02 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes following storms and floods this spring and summer
- Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation Sep 12, 2025 5:02 AM EDTThe governor of Utah struggled to find the right words to describe the question so many have been asking: What is happening in America
- Josh Kraft, son of billionaire Patriots owner, drops out of Boston mayor’s race against Michelle Wu Sep 12, 2025 3:58 AM EDTSon of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft announced Thursday that he is dropping out Boston’s mayoral election, in which he was set to battle incumbent Michelle Wu in November
- Appeals court allows Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood Sep 11, 2025 11:42 PM EDTA U.S. appeals court panel has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid fund to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue
