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Reporter allegedly body-slammed by GOP candidate speaks out

Reporter Ben Jacobs of The Guardian said he's still in shock after Greg Gianforte, the Republican candidate in Montana's special House election, allegedly body-slammed him on the eve of the nationally-watched election.

Flynn hit with more subpoenas, may be held in contempt

The Senate Intelligence Committee has announced two new subpoenas against former national security adviser Michael Flynn to compel him to turn over documents related to his contact with the Russians, adding that Flynn risks being held in contempt of Congress if he does not comply with the requests.

Rep. Rick Quinn Appears in Court

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A personal recognizance bond was set at $50,000 Tuesday morning for former Republican Majority Leader Rep. Richard Quinn. Quinn is charged with two counts of misconduct in office. Prosecutors say he took more than $4.5 million from…

Trump: "I never mentioned Israel to Russian Officials in Oval Office Meeting

ABC NEWS- President Donald Trump said today that he "never mentioned" Israel during his controversial Oval Office meeting with Russian officials, in which he reportedly disclosed classified information that could have compromised an Israeli intelligence source.   "I never mentioned…

Candidate Archie Parnell Holds Town Hall Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Democratic Challenger in the race for the Congressional 5th District seat will host a town hall meeting Monday. It will take place at the USC Sumter Arts and Letters Building, Lecture Hall 116 at 6pm. Parnell says…

Trump's growing list of high-profile firings

The firing of FBI director James Comey prompted an outcry from both sides of the political aisle last week. But Comey's dismissal wasn't the first time that President Donald Trump revived his old reality show tagline -- "you're fired!" –- in his new role.

GOP Runoff for 5th District Too Close to Call

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The runoff election for the Republican GOP nomination to replace Mick Mulvaney in South Carolina's 5th District was too close to call Tuesday night, with the slightest or margins separating the contenders. The difference in votes…

Lawmaker Responds to Misconduct Charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former House Majority Leader Rick Quinn says he's done nothing wrong and will fight the misconduct charges against him. Quinn becomes the third South Carolina legislator since December suspended from office amid corruption allegations. House Speaker…

Kershaw Voters Weigh in on District 5 Congressional Runoff

CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO)- According to the South Carolina Election Commission, Congressional District 5 covers 11 Midlands counties: Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Newberry, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union and York. Both Republican candidates…

Solicitor: Rep. Richard Quinn indicted

COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO/AP) - Solicitor David Pascoe announced Tuesday that longtime Republican lawmaker Rick Quinn was indicted Tuesday on two counts of misconduct. The two indictments are for one count of common law misconduct in office and one count of…

Attorney General Weighs In on Suspended Legislators Seats

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's attorney general agrees the state Supreme Court can resolve questions over whether Gov. Henry McMaster should temporarily fill the seats of suspended legislators. Attorney General Alan Wilson says it's ``in the public interest'' for…

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