Liberman takes his name out of the running for FBI director
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman sent a letter to President Donald Trump yesterday withdrawing his name from consideration for FBI director, citing a potential conflict of interest.
Politics
Ethics law allegations piling up due to legislative inaction
Allegations that public officials have violated state ethics law are piling up for review by a nonexistent South Carolina Ethics Commission.
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…
With no budget in sight, House members told not to return
House Speaker Jay Lucas is encouraging House members not to waste their time and taxpayers' money by returning to Columbia on Tuesday, since there is no budget compromise to consider.
Longtime Watchdog: "The people of South Carolina are tired of the repeated indictments."
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Representative Bobby Harrell, Representative Jim Merrill, Senator John Courson and now, Representative Rick Quinn. All of these lawmakers were accused of violating ethics while serving in the statehouse. Quinn is…
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…
Wendy Brawley Wins State House District 70 Runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Here is a list of winners of races in South Carolina. State House - District 70 Wendy Brawley, Democrat 70 % Heath Hill, Democrat 30 %
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…
Trump didn't know source of information shared with Russia, adviser says
Donald Trump's national security adviser, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, said today the president did not know where the information he shared with Russian officials originated and described the conversation as "wholly appropriate."
National Politics
- CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool Feb 5, 2026 12:34 AM ESTThe CIA is ending the publication of its popular World Factbook reference manual
- Georgia's Fulton County seeks return of 2020 election documents seized by FBI Feb 4, 2026 4:05 PM ESTFulton County has filed a motion in federal court to retrieve documents from the 2020 election
- Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite Feb 4, 2026 10:53 AM ESTPresident Donald Trump wants to build a massive arch near the Lincoln Memorial
- Complaint accuses Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejects Feb 4, 2026 4:29 AM ESTA complaint made about Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard months ago relates to an allegation that she withheld access to classified information for political reasons
- Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chances Feb 4, 2026 2:37 AM ESTTwo Utah Republican Congress members are asking a federal court to block new U.S. House districts that could help Democrats win a Salt Lake City seat
- New York and New Jersey sue Trump administration over $16B funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels Feb 4, 2026 1:57 AM ESTNew York and New Jersey have sued the Trump administration for freezing $16 billion in federal funding for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River
- Judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon's punishment of Sen. Mark Kelly Feb 4, 2026 1:02 AM ESTA federal judge says he knows of no U.S. Supreme Court precedent to justify the Pentagon’s censuring of a sitting U.S. senator who joined a videotaped plea for troops to resist unlawful orders from the Trump administration
- Jill Biden's first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home Feb 4, 2026 12:37 AM ESTThe first husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home in late December
- Business owner Rick Jackson launches Republican bid for Georgia governor Feb 3, 2026 11:57 PM ESTHealth care business owner Rick Jackson says he's running for Georgia governor as a Republican
- Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space Feb 3, 2026 11:51 PM ESTFederal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities
