Wray Confirmed as FBI Director
The votes are in and it's official. There is a new FBI Director chosen unanimously Tuesday by the Senate.
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Putin Slashing Number of US Diplomatic Staff in Russia by 755 People
ABC NEWS- Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a television interview that the U.S. must cut the size of its diplomatic force in his country by more than half, from about 1,210 to 455. Putin said Sunday that the cut will make…
Protest Against Transgender Military Ban at State House
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--President Trump's tweet this week announcing a military ban on transgender service members has some in the Midlands pushing back Friday night. The transgender community and supporters stood outside the State House voicing their opposition to that decision.…
Sen. Lindsey Graham Releases Statement on White House Shakeup
Washington D.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham released a statement following the resignation of Reince Priebus as White House Chief of Staff, it reads “Reince Priebus has been a good friend for a very long time. He did a…
President Trump Names New Chief of Staff, Priebus Out
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - President Donald Trump has named Ret. Gen. John Kelly as the new White House chief of staff, replacing Reince Priebus in the role. "I am pleased to inform you that I have just named…
Lt. Gov. Bryant announces run for governor
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant is officially entering the 2018 governor's race.
Senate Rejects Health Care Repeal
Another blow for the GOP as the Senate rejects what is being dubbed "the Skinny Bill" some hoped would replace Affordable Health Care.
Top US general promises no changes in military transgender policy for now
Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has issued guidance to military commanders stressing that there will be no change in military policy toward transgender service members until Defense Secretary Jim Mattis receives further direction from the White House.
Scaramucci tweets, deletes about 'leak' of financial form
White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci is deflecting questions about leaks inside the White House, suggesting that White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus should be the one to clarify the situation.
Trump to name financier as communications director
Prominent Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci has accepted the position of White House communications director offered to him by President Donald Trump, sources confirm to ABC News.
Indicted Senator wants charge dropped
The lawyer for a South Carolina senator who authorities say converted campaign donations into personal cash wants his charges dismissed.
Sean Spicer resigns as White House press secretary
Sean Spicer has resigned as White House press secretary, ABC News has confirmed.
SC DOT Votes to Spend First Gas Tax Money on Road Paving Projects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) (AP) - Get ready for a smoother ride. The State Department of Transportation voted Thursday to spend the first $26 million raised by the South Carolina's newly increased gas tax to paving projects in 27 counties. There…
Bryant opens bank account for 2018 SC gov race
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant has taken a tangible step toward running for governor, although he says he hasn't officially decided to enter the race.
Senators Invited to Lunch at White House
Republican Senators invited to lunch at the White House for health care discussion with President Trump
National Politics
- Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo Apr 2, 2026 1:15 PM EDTIn recent months, thousands of immigrants living legally in the U.S. and waiting for rulings on their asylum claims were suddenly ordered deported to countries where most have no ties
- Georgia's Brad Raffensperger showcases Ponzi scheme fight as he runs for governor Apr 2, 2026 11:49 AM EDTGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says his office has persuaded a securities firm to return $6.7 million to investors
- Republican plan to fund Homeland Security could get first test vote on Thursday Apr 2, 2026 8:18 AM EDTThe Senate is expected to try quickly passing a measure Thursday that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, though it’s unclear how swiftly the House will follow to largely end the longest partial government shutdown in history
- DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts Apr 2, 2026 6:32 AM EDTHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office
- Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots Apr 2, 2026 6:31 AM EDTDemocrats have sued to block President Donald Trump's latest executive order restricting mail voting
- Man sentenced in cross burning hoax to help elect Colorado Springs' first Black mayor Apr 1, 2026 9:14 PM EDTA man who helped stage a cross burning he says was intended to help elect the first Black mayor of Colorado Springs was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to nearly four years in prison
- A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss Apr 1, 2026 1:38 PM EDTDemocrats have run California for years
- DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts Apr 1, 2026 1:38 PM EDTHomeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem
- Elections officials in Oregon and Arizona are first to pledge legal challenges to new Trump voting order Apr 1, 2026 11:36 AM EDTElections officials in Oregon and Arizona are first to pledge legal challenges to new Trump voting order
- Tiger Woods a big topic again at Masters even without playing Apr 1, 2026 11:35 AM EDTTiger Woods is dominating Masters talk again, but for all the wrong reasons
