Hillary Clinton announces new political action group
Hillary Clinton announced today via Twitter the launch of her new political action group, Onward Together, which will "encourage people to get involved, organize, and even run for office."
Politics
Supreme Court rejects appeal over NC voter ID law
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal to reinstate North Carolina's voter identification law, which a lower court said targeted African-Americans "with almost surgical precision."
Nikki Haley: Trump is 'CEO of the country,' can 'fire anyone he wants'
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley defended President Trump's firing of former FBI director James Comey, saying that he can "fire anyone he wants."
S.C. DMV Executive Director Breaks Down What Real ID Law Means for You
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO)- Most people know that a road funding bill passed this legislative session but you may not have heard about another bill that could have you wanting to get…
Trump asked Comey for loyalty at a dinner: Sources
President Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey more than once about whether he could be loyal over the course of a dinner meeting, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
Open Records Law Bill in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Legislation closing loopholes in South Carolina's open records law is poised to become law, but without a key provision that would have enabled the public to get data from obstinate government agencies without hiring a lawyer.…
SC Chamber, Businesses Applaud Lawmakers for Roads Bill
[gtxvideo vid='ER6mavOg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ER6mavOg.jpg' vtitle='SC Chamber, Businesses Applaud Lawmakers for Roads Bill'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The SC Chamber and area businesses are thanking lawmakers for passing a roads bill. Thursday, Chamber leaders met at the State House to applaud legislators on…
Lawmakers Reflect on Achievements as Regular Session Ends
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- As the regular session comes to an end Thursday, lawmakers say they are proud of every thing they were able to accomplish but there is still so much…
Deputy AG was on the verge of resigning after WH pinned Comey firing on him
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was so upset with the White House for pinning the firing of FBI Director James Comey on him Wednesday that he was on the verge of resigning, an administration source told ABC News.
AAA Carolinas Reacts to SC Roads Bill Passage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- AAA Carolinas is reacting to the impact of the passage of the roads bill on South Carolina's highways. AAA Carolinas released a statement applauding the legislature for doing what they say is best for South Carolina and…
South Carolina Senate and House Override Governor's Roads Bill Veto
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- By a vote of 95 to 18 in the house and a vote of 32 to 12 in the Senate, the he roads bill passed overwhelmingly Wednesday,…
Comey's dismissal leaves FBI's Russia investigation in limbo
President Donald Trump’s sudden dismissal of FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday came at a crucial moment in the investigation of Russian interference into the 2016 election, raising fears that the move could undermine the nearly year-long probe.
Gov. McMaster Vetoes Gas Tax Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster has vetoed the bill that would increase South Carolina’s gas tax to fund road construction. McMaster posted a video to Facebook explaining why he vetoed the…
Obama warned Trump against hiring Flynn
President Barack Obama warned then-President-elect Donald Trump not to hire retired Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn as his national security adviser during their 90-minute Oval Office meeting last November, two former Obama administration officials confirmed to ABC News.
Senate vote could decide if road-funding bill becomes law
Senators are expected to debate a road-funding compromise that would eventually raise the state's gas tax by 12 cents but allow South Carolina drivers to get the money back.
National Politics
- Wisconsin clerks refer 46 cases of suspected fraud, irregularities in 2024 presidential election Nov 20, 2025 6:06 PM ESTWisconsin election clerks have referred 46 instances of suspected fraud and voting irregularities to prosecutors related to the November 2024 presidential election
- House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own Nov 20, 2025 1:09 PM ESTThe U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus
- Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina Nov 20, 2025 12:29 PM ESTFederal agents have now arrested more than 250 people during an immigration crackdown in North Carolina centered around Charlotte, the state’s largest city
- Ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. Cory Mills Nov 20, 2025 3:09 AM ESTThe House Ethics Committee has announced that a panel will conduct a wide-ranging investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla
- Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites Nov 20, 2025 2:45 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump says he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington later this week
- Missouri seeks federal help in pressing China for $25 billion in COVID damages Nov 20, 2025 2:45 AM ESTMissouri's attorney general is asking the State Department to notify China that the state is attempting to seize Chinese-owned properties to collect on a nearly $25 billion court judgment
- What to know about Larry Summers, who has taken leave from Harvard due to Epstein emails Nov 20, 2025 2:37 AM ESTLarry Summers, once a prominent figure in Washington and academia, has stepped back from his teaching post at Harvard University
- House votes to repeal provision that allows senators to sue over phone record seizures Nov 20, 2025 2:37 AM ESTThe House has voted to repeal part of a new law that lets senators sue the federal government for millions of dollars if their personal or office data is accessed without their knowledge
- US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds Nov 20, 2025 1:41 AM ESTU.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing federal disaster funds and using the money to aid her 2021 campaign, the Justice Department said Wednesday
- Afghan teenager charged in Oklahoma plot for Election Day attack sentenced to 15 years Nov 20, 2025 12:21 AM ESTAn Afghan teenager who pleaded guilty to taking part in an Oklahoma plot to carry out an Election Day attack has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison
