White House Bars Major News Outlets from Media Gaggle
News organizations including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN and Politico were blocked from joining a White House media gaggle, according to news reports.
Politics
Priebus Urged FBI to Dispute Trump-Russia Report
White House chief of staff Reince Priebus made a personal appeal to a top FBI official to dispute reports that multiple senior members of President Trump's campaign communicated with Russian agents during the 2016 election, senior White House officials confirmed to ABC News on Friday.
Exclusive Series: Lab at USC Leading Field of Marijuana Research
[gtxvideo vid='oBhF3w2O' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oBhF3w2O.jpg' vtitle='usc marijuana research'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - As medical marijuana clears its first hurdles inside the State House, the debate over research into its effects on health has reignited. It turns out, that one lab at the University…
Revised Immigration Plan
President Trump rolls out a revised immigration policy that's promises to be even tougher on those in the country illegally.
House Vote Clears Path for Medical Marijuana Debate
[gtxvideo vid='5qXherRI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5qXherRI.jpg' vtitle='medical marijuana clears hurdle'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A bill legalizing medical marijuana could be facing some changes as it gains support in the State House. A house panel voted 3-0 on Tuesday after hearing dozens of…
Businesses Support Road Bill that Proposes Gas Tax Increase
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)- Leaders of businesses like Nephron Pharmaceuticals, BW Mitchum and Michelin North America say they unanimously stand behind House Bill 3516 which lays out a funding plan to fix state roads.…
Advocates for Road Funding Bill to fix SC Roads Hold Event Tuesday at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Advocates for a road funding bill, to fix South Carolina Roads, will hold an event Tuesday at the State House. According to an email released from organizers, "the state’s business community has long advocated for legislation that…
A Month of Trump, By The Numbers
A by-the-numbers look at some of Donald Trump's early activity as president:
Memorial Service for SC Rep. Joe Neal Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Services have been set for State Representative Joe Neal, age 66, who passed away Tuesday. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a “compassionate force” was known for being a strong voice for concerns in Richland County…
Confirmation Hearing For U.S. Supreme Court Nominee set for March
[gtxvideo vid='OInY7685' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OInY7685.jpg' vtitle='Confirmation Hearing For US Supreme Court Nominee set for March'] WASHINGTON, DC (ABC NEWS)--In daily visits to Senate offices, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has tried to make clear to Democrats that he's an independent thinker. Gorsuch…
Memorial Services Set for SC Rep. Joe Neal
[gtxvideo vid='E4a7xlkS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/E4a7xlkS.jpg' vtitle='Memorial Services for SC Rep. Joe Neal Set'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Services have been set for State Representative Joe Neal, age 66, who passed away Tuesday. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a “compassionate force” was…
Trump Asks Black Reporter to Schedule Meeting with Black Caucus
President Donald Trump raised eyebrows Thursday afternoon when he asked a black reporter at a free-wheeling press conference to arrange a meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus.
President Trump Visits Boeing in North Charleston to 'Talk Jobs'
President Donald Trump is visiting South Carolina for the first time since winning the Republican primary a year ago.
Exclusive Series: Senator 'Optimistic' About Possibility of Legal Medical Marijuana
[gtxvideo vid='gdaIZLmC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gdaIZLmC.jpg' vtitle='Exclusive Series: Senator Optimistic of Legalizing Medi'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The lead sponsor of this session's medical marijuana bill says it's not a matter of if, but when the plant will be legalized for medicinal use…
President Trump Spars with Media
[gtxvideo vid='TQIWRoML' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TQIWRoML.jpg' vtitle='President Trump Spars with Media'] CNN- President Donald Trump held a press conference Thursday to announce his latest nomination, but the President also took time to spar with the media and comment on Russia and what's he's…
National Politics
- First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils Jun 7, 2026 5:05 AM EDTA national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase
- What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center Jun 6, 2026 11:37 PM EDTA weekslong standoff between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center has become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown
- Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund Jun 5, 2026 3:30 PM EDTThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House
- Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny Jun 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDTFormer U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room Jun 5, 2026 6:27 AM EDTAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...
- Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan Jun 5, 2026 6:26 AM EDTDemocrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTMaine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTA Northern Nevada congressional seat that’s open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters’ appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing
- California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged Jun 4, 2026 8:45 PM EDTDays after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor
- House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders Jun 4, 2026 7:21 PM EDTThe House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy
