First female White House chief usher 'no longer employed,' official says
Angella Reid, the first female chief usher to work at the White House, is "no longer employed by the White House," an administration official has told ABC News.
Politics
SC Roads Committee Working on Bill to Fix Roads
[gtxvideo vid='FwCv6xzo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FwCv6xzo.jpg' vtitle='SC Roads Committee Working on Bill to Fix Roads'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A conference committee is working to pave the way for the South Carolina Roads bill. During their second meeting the conference committee got to the…
House passes Obamacare replacement bill
House Republicans have passed their ambitious plan to repeal and replace Obamacare after several fits and starts, sending the measure to the Senate, where it is expected to be significantly revised.
Trump signs executive order to ease restrictions on religious participation in politics
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order Thursday with the intention of easing restrictions imposed by the Johnson Amendment, the rule limiting political participation by tax-exempt religious groups.
Charleston's 'Late Show' host Colbert says no regrets over Trump insults
Stephen Colbert says he has no regrets about a monologue that included a crude sexual reference on the relationship between the presidents of the United States and Russia and has since prompted calls to fire him and boycott "Late Show" advertisers.
Conference Committee Holds First Meeting On Roads Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Members of the House of Representatives voted to stick with their version of the roads bill sending it to a conference committee. Members voted 107 to 7 not to…
5th Congressional District Election Results
[gtxvideo vid='EYWtAR5T' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EYWtAR5T.jpg' vtitle='5th Congressional District Election Results'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Primary results in the seat to replace former Congressman Mick Mulvaney is now a race involving three candidates. In Tuesday's Primary Vote, Archie Parnell won the democratic nomination with 74…
2 face runoff for vacant House seat
Democrats will have a runoff in two weeks for a vacant South Carolina House seat.
New Bill on SC Public Records
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill strengthening South Carolina's public records law by reducing fees and wait times for documents again faces opposition in the Senate. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to advance the legislation to the Senate floor.…
Parnell, Runoff Results in Dist. 5 Primary
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The race to replace former Congressman Mick Mulvaney is down to three candidates. In Tuesday's District 5 primary vote on the democratic side Archie Parnell won with an overwhelming 74% of the vote. For the GOP…
Voters Head to Polls for House District 70 and Congressional District 5 Special Elections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Special elections were held Tuesday to fill seats left vacant by former Congressman Mick Mulvaney and the late Representative Joe Neal. The 5h Congressional District Mulvaney represented covers parts…
Trump Tackles Health Care Bill
The White House gets one step closer to overhauling the current health care bill, but will they be able to get the votes needed to get it to pass? Click here to find out the latest.
Government Shutdown Averted
[gtxvideo vid='QThcRIG0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QThcRIG0.jpg' vtitle='Government Shutdown Averted'] ABC NEWS--The Government has avoided a shutdown after congress reached a last minute deal that could fund most government operations through September. ABC'S Janae Norman takes a look at the deal and what it…
Proposed Cuts Impacting Kids
From playing outside on the playground to stretching out on the carpet, children are exposed to a lot more environmental hazards than the average adult. Proposed changes to the EPA's budget may not do anything to help that. Click here to find out why.
US Diplomats On UN Ambassador Haley
Former South Carolina Governor turned U.N. Ambassador, Nikki Haley is making bold moves in her new position and U.S. Diplomats are taking notice.
National Politics
- How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign Apr 5, 2026 11:30 AM EDTDemocrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message
- Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress? Apr 5, 2026 5:07 AM EDTAs a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 7:57 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
- Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference? Apr 4, 2026 7:58 AM EDTPam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies
- President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics
- Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift Apr 3, 2026 5:40 PM EDTGeorgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers
- Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony Apr 3, 2026 5:16 PM EDTA new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back
- South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge Apr 3, 2026 11:34 AM EDTThe husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to an affidavit
- White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending Apr 3, 2026 11:32 AM EDTThe White House is scheduled to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday
- Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short Apr 3, 2026 11:30 AM EDTA rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts
