SC Lawmakers React to Travel Ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Local legislators sharing their thoughts about the President's travel ban. Some say it is a form of discrimination while others are saying he is just trying to protect our…
Politics
Gov. McMaster Holds First Public Meeting
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Former President George H.W Bush Discharged
Former President George H. W Bush and former First Lady Barbara released from hospital.
Trump Fires Acting Attorney General for Refusing to Defend Immigration Order
The acting U.S. Attorney General, Sally Yates, was fired Monday night hours after she refused to defend President Trump's executive order regarding immigration because she is not convinced it is "lawful," according to a letter.
Trump's Order Heightens Risk of Attacks in US, Homeland Security Expert Says
President Trump said his executive order restricting entry into the U.S. of people from seven Muslim-dominated countries is to keep Americans safer, but one former Homeland Security official who is an ABC News contributor said the move could instead do the opposite by inspiring violent extremist attacks in the U.S.
Trump Spars With Sens. McCain and Graham After They Criticize Travel Ban
Two leading GOP senators, John McCain and Lindsey Graham, joined other Republican officials on Sunday in criticizing President Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.
Protests Build Across the Country Against Trump's Immigration Order
ABC NEWS- President Trump defended his executive order restricting the entry into the U.S. of people from seven Muslim-dominated countries, saying the move was not about religion but about keeping the country…
Trump Spars With Sens. McCain and Graham After They Criticize Travel Ban
ABC NEWS- Two leading GOP senators, John McCain and Lindsey Graham, joined other Republican officials on Sunday in criticizing President Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees. McCain of Arizona and…
ABC Columbia: Special Series: Medical Marijuana Debate
[gtxvideo vid='ssOTzKSt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ssOTzKSt.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia: Special Series: Medical Marijuana Debate'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A bi-partisan group of lawmakers is pushing to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina. 28 states nationwide have given patients access to marijuana for pain treatment.…
SC DJJ Director Resigns Amid Critical Report
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The director of South Carolina's Department of Juvenile Justice has resigned following a report that criticized her agency as still unprepared to prevent riots. Gov. Henry McMaster…
Governor Henry McMaster Releases You Tube Address to SC
[gtxvideo vid='qD7RCsIX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qD7RCsIX.jpg' vtitle='Governor Henry McMaster Releases You Tube Address to SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Let's get started! In a video released to South Carolina, newly sworn in Governor Henry McMaster laid out his plans for the state. In the nearly…
Trump and Britain's Theresa May Meet for First Time
President Donald Trump held an Oval Office meeting Friday with British Prime Minister Theresa May, a friendly ally who hopes to nudge the populist president toward the political mainstream.
US and Mexico Presidents Cancel Meeting
President Trump and the President of Mexico continue to build a wall between each other over the infamous border wall causing the two to cancel an upcoming meeting.
Mexican President Cancels Meeting With Trump
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto announced on Twitter today that he canceled a scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, just one day after Trump signed an executive order calling for the launch of plans to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump 'Absolutely' Thinks Waterboarding Works
In an exclusive interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump said he "absolutely" thinks waterboarding works and would consider reinstating it as an interrogation technique, depending on the advice of Defense Secretary James Mattis and CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
National Politics
- Charlie Kirk's open-air debates made him a draw on college campuses. They also made him vulnerable Sep 11, 2025 10:41 PM EDTCharlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, was fatally shot Wednesday during an event at a Utah university
- Americans mark 24th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies Sep 11, 2025 10:28 PM EDTAmericans have marked 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims
- Wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez gets 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme Sep 11, 2025 4:45 PM EDTFormer U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison for selling the powerful New Jersey politician’s influence in exchange for bribes of after telling a judge her husband was not the man she thought he was
- The Latest: Trump marks 9/11 anniversary at the Pentagon Sep 11, 2025 2:22 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks at a service at the Pentagon
- Politicians who have experienced violence directly react to Charlie Kirk shooting Sep 11, 2025 5:26 AM EDTThe fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah had particular resonance for public figures who have experienced political violence themselves
- A college campus, a fiery speaker — and then a single gunshot Sep 11, 2025 5:01 AM EDTA crowd gathered around a white canopy on a grassy college courtyard just weeks into the fall semester, eager to hear what the speaker beneath it had to say
- Assassination of Charlie Kirk adds to America's roll call of public violence Sep 11, 2025 4:54 AM EDTIn the tragic roll call of violence in American public life, Charlie Kirk’s name joins the long list
- Senate Republicans defeat Democrats' effort to force the release of Epstein files Sep 11, 2025 4:06 AM EDTSenate Republicans have barely defeated an effort by Democrats to insert language into Congress’ annual defense authorization bill that would have forced the public release of case files on the sex trafficking investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein
- Judge blocks a Trump policy cutting off some social services for immigrants in the US illegally Sep 10, 2025 9:11 PM EDTA federal judge has blocked Trump administration restrictions on federally-funded services for immigrants in the country illegally, including the federal preschool program Head Start, health clinics and adult education
- Missouri voters and lawmakers clash over who should be able to initiate constitutional amendments Sep 10, 2025 8:14 PM EDTMissouri voters and lawmakers could be headed for a clash at the ballot box over public policy decisions
