What to Expect in Trump's First 100 Days
After Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, he will immediately face the first test of his presidency: his accomplishments in the first 100 days in the White House.
Politics
Expert Explains What Haley's Role Would be as U.N. Ambassador
[gtxvideo vid='LO31OIDv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LO31OIDv.jpg' vtitle='Haley-What Would The Role of a UN Ambassador Look Like'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Haley sat before Congress as they decide whether she is the right woman for the job. Director of USC's Walker Institute of International…
Obama Says 'Justice Has Been Served' in Chelsea Manning Case
President Barack Obama defended commuting the prison sentence of Chelsea Manning during his final news conference of his administration.
Nikki Haley: We Can't Trust the Russians
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, outlined a forceful policy for countering Russian aggression, becoming the latest Trump Cabinet pick to take a more confrontational approach to Russia than he has personally recommended.
S.C. Representatives Weigh In On Inauguration Boycott
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Some members of Congress from around the United States say they are planning on boycotting Friday's inauguration. South Carolina representatives are weighing in on the increasing number of legislators vowing to skip President-Elect Trump's swearing-in. Representative Gary…
Trump to Enter Office as Most Unpopular President in at Least 40 Years, Poll Finds
Donald Trump enters office as the most unpopular of at least the last seven newly elected presidents, a new ABC News/Washington Post poll finds, with ratings for handling the transition that are also vastly below those of his predecessors.
Trump Praises Wrong Ivanka in Twitter Shout-Out
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump wanted to praise his daughter on Twitter — instead he accidentally sent his message to another Ivanka.
60 Democratic Congress Members Planning to Skip Inauguration
Dozens of Democratic members of Congress have announced they will skip Donald Trump's inauguration this Friday. While some of the 60 made their decision in previous weeks, many more have come forward in recent days, citing the president-elect's perceived insult of Rep. John Lewis as the final straw.
Trump Tweets for MLK day
Trumps tweets raise eyebrows and hearts at the same time as he goes on a social media firestorm.
State House Crowds Honor MLK
Hundreds gather at the SC Statehouse to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
DOJ Watchdog Launches Investigation Into FBI's Pre-Election Actions
The Department of Justice inspector general's office announced today that it will launch a review of the actions taken by the FBI and DOJ ahead of November's election in connection to the Hillary Clinton email investigation.
Mexico Responds to Border Wall
Hear what Mexico's President is saying about the border wall proposed by President-Elect Donald Trump.
Obama's Farewell Speech as Prepared for Delivery
These are the prepared remarks from President Obama's farewell speech in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2017. The remarks as delivered may vary.
Trump's AG Pick on 1986 Allegations of Racism: 'I Abhor the Klan'
Donald Trump’s pick to become the next U.S. attorney general vehemently disputed “amazing” allegations that he harbors racial bias, insisting to a Senate panel today that decades-old accusations suggesting he may support the Ku Klux Klan are absolutely false.
Legislative Session Starts Tuesday
[gtxvideo vid='cvquboGL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cvquboGL.jpg' vtitle='Legislative Session Starts Tuesday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The 2017 Legislative session starts Tuesday at the South Carolina State House. Lawmakers return with a number of items on the proposed legislation list, including road repair funding and the…
National Politics
- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 6, 2026 2:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- 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
