Dow leaps 1,100 points and S&P 500 rallies 3.3% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war
Stocks rallied Monday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war.
Politics
Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
President Donald Trump says he'll sign an executive order on Monday that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications — reviving a failed effort from his first term on an issue he's talked up since even before becoming president.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill,” at least $880 billion in cuts largely to Medicaid to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks.
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks
U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war to allow for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.
ACLU says S.C. leads the nation in book bans
The ACLU says South Carolina leads the nation in book bans
Governor McMaster signs Educator Assistance Act into law during Teacher Appreciation Week
In a move to alleviate the pressures faced by educators, Governor McMaster signed the Educator Assistance Act into law during teacher appreciation week.
SC lawmakers pass Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Bill
The gavel came down on this year's legislative session Thursday, May 9, but not before
Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war
President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top U.S. and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
South Carolina legislature ends its 2025 session with some wins and some uncertainty
The South Carolina General Assembly wrapped up its regular 2025 session Thursday with a few accomplishments, but a number of things like the fate of the state treasurer and radical changes in the state's tax code are still up in the air.
SC Legislative session set to end today
Out of the State House- Lawmakers will adjourn this year's Legislative Session on Thursday
SC passes Utah for most state-mandated school book bans
South Carolina voted Tuesday to remove 10 books from all public schools for all grade levels, bringing the total to 22 books removed or restricted statewide.
Wall Street gains ground as China shores up its economy ahead of trade talks with the US
Stocks rose on Wall Street Wednesday as China steps up measures to shore up its economy and gears up for trade talks with the U.S.
Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state
U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off in the Oval Office on Tuesday and showed no signs of retreating from their gaping differences in an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the two countries.
Bill would compensate businesses impacted by construction
In the Midlands, lawmaker wants businesses impacted by construction to be compensated for lost income.
Trump blasts Mexico's Sheinbaum for rejecting offer to send US troops into Mexico to fight cartels
President Donald Trump on Sunday said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected his proposal to send U.S. troops to Mexico to help thwart the illegal drug trade because she is fearful of the country's powerful cartels.
National Politics
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- Group of South Carolina lawmakers look at the most restrictive abortion bill Nov 18, 2025 6:19 AM ESTA bill being considered by a small group of senators in South Carolina could allow judges to sentence women who get abortions to decades in prison
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- Can Shedeur Sanders rise to the occasion? Browns rookie QB to get valuable practice reps this week Nov 18, 2025 2:53 AM ESTBrowns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was put in a difficult situation when he made his NFL debut early in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens
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- Lions' Campbell won't stop going for it on fourth down after 0-for-5 performance against Eagles Nov 18, 2025 1:09 AM ESTDan Campbell knows his aggressive play calling hurt the Detroit Lions in their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night
- Ex-GOP lawmaker in Arizona pleads guilty to charges for forging petition signatures Nov 17, 2025 10:01 PM ESTA former Republican lawmaker in Arizona pleaded guilty to criminal charges for forging signatures on nominating petitions during his 2024 campaign
