Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.
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Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says
“Alligator Alcatraz,” the remote Florida immigration detention center that faced harsh criticism for its conditions, has shut down nearly a year after opening, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday.
Federal judge halts Trump’s election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
A federal judge on Thursday halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Election officials already prepping for the general election
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With Tuesday night's primary runoff complete, the work does not stop for…
Trump abruptly cancels signing a housing bill, blindsiding Republicans
President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction.
Evette addresses supporters after congratulating Wilson on win
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette took the podium at her campaign watch party in Myrtle Beach Tuesday night and told supporters she had just called Attorney General Alan Wilson to congratulate him on his win.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson wins GOP governor runoff
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won a runoff election, defeating the Republican whom President Donald Trump had initially picked to become the state’s gubernatorial nominee.
Gov. McMaster, 1st lady Peggy McMaster cast votes for Republican nomination for governor race
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster were also among those at the polls Tuesday, June 23.
Runoff election results available after SC voters went to polls
SC voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the runoff election.
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.
Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices.
Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used.
South Carolina voters will choose between two Trump-backed governor candidates in Republican runoff
South Carolina voters return to the polls Tuesday to finalize the Republican nominee for governor in a runoff election that has become a bruising grudge match between two of the state's leading politicians.
National Politics
- South Carolina's next steps after senator's death Jul 13, 2026 7:54 AM EDTSen. Lindsey Graham's death has sparked a political scramble in South Carolina
- To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful Jul 11, 2026 1:30 PM EDTMany longtime residents of the small Alaska fishing community of Petersburg say they opposed efforts by the state to keep a local man named Dan Sullivan from running in this year's U.S. Senate race, even if they're not voting for him
- Crews draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of troubled revamp Jul 10, 2026 5:37 PM EDTCrews are draining the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool again as President Donald Trump's problem-plagued effort to renovate the site pushes past his initial July 4 deadline
- Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands Jul 10, 2026 6:10 AM EDTDemocrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat
- People camp outside court to get scarce public seats in hearing on Charlie Kirk's killing Jul 10, 2026 6:08 AM EDTThe preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has attracted intense national and significant international attention
- Victor Marx wins Republican nomination for governor in Colorado Jul 10, 2026 6:06 AM EDTVictor Marx wins Republican nomination for governor in Colorado
- Lawyers for man charged with killing Charlie Kirk question reliability of evidence Jul 10, 2026 5:12 AM EDTLawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk plan to call a final witness on Friday as they try to raise doubts about the prosecution’s case
- As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence Jul 10, 2026 5:12 AM EDTA group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nation's 250th anniversary to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law
- Federal appeals court upholds ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning ruling Jul 10, 2026 1:05 AM EDTA federal appeals court has upheld an Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons
- South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed Jul 9, 2026 7:41 PM EDTA South Florida airport has officially changed its name to the President Donald J
