Partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changes
With a partial government shutdown looming, Senate Democrats laid out a list of demands Wednesday for the Department of Homeland Security.
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FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings
The Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday, experts and former FEMA officials said, despite Trump administration warnings to the contrary.
Ten commandments in SC classrooms bill advancing in SC House
A bill that would require South Carolina public schools to display the ten commandments is advancing at the SC State House.
3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffs
When the Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing over President Donald Trump's tariffs, a similarly rapid resolution seemed possible.
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year.
Rep. Mace introduces bill to extend tax break for American-made recreational boats
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace recently introduced legislation that would allow taxpayers to deduct interest paid on loans for certain American-made recreational boats, extending a tax benefit currently available for motor vehicles.
Rep. Clyburn touts $50 million secured for projects in SC's 6th Congressional District
U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn said Friday he has secured $50 million in federal funding for community projects across South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District as part of a broader federal spending package approved by Congress.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Yemen threaten new attacks as US aircraft carrier arrives
Two Iranian-backed militias in the Mideast are signaling their willingness to launch new attacks, likely trying to back Iran, as officials acknowledged the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier to the region Monday.
Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court to explain why detainees have been denied due process
The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday to explain why he shouldn’t be held in contempt.
Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration contributed to a year-to-year drop in the nation's growth rate as the U.S. population reached nearly 342 million people in 2025, according to population estimates released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again
U.S. stock indexes are ticking higher Monday, while other markets make louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold.
Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting as shutdown risk grows
Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a 37-year-old Minnesota man, a stand that increases the prospect of a partial government shutdown by the end of the week.
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges bank closed his accounts for political reasons
President Donald Trump sued banking giant JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion, accusing JPMorgan of debanking him and his businesses for political reasons after he left office in January 2021.
House moves to finish government funding as Democrats decry Homeland Security bill
The House will look to pass this year's final tranche of spending bills on Thursday, an effort that is being complicated by Democratic lawmakers' concerns that the measure funding the Department of Homeland Security inadequately addresses President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts.
US stocks climb again after Trump calls off his tariffs for Greenland
The U.S. stock market is ticking higher Thursday and regaining more of its losses for the week following the latest walkback by President Donald Trump from tariffs he had earlier threatened.
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- Senate to hold hearing for Trump's pick to head intelligence agencies after weekslong delay Jul 15, 2026 8:32 AM EDTJay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies, will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee
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- Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says Jul 14, 2026 10:18 PM EDTThe bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk broke state law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election
- Patrick Reed is chasing a European tour title with one eye on returning home Jul 14, 2026 3:38 PM EDTPatrick Reed has his sights set on being the European tour's top player as he leads the Race to Dubai over Rory McIlroy
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- Falling gas prices cut inflation last month yet renewal of Iran war could limit progress Jul 14, 2026 1:06 PM EDTU.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, though much of the progress could be reversed if the Iran war keeps worsening
- South Carolina's next steps after senator's death Jul 14, 2026 11:21 AM EDTSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother, Lindsey Graham’s, temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate
- Wisconsin governor candidate says her campaign has far less money than she thought Jul 14, 2026 12:26 AM EDTWisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez says she discovered her campaign has hundreds of thousands dollars less cash than she thought after campaign ads slated to run last week did not air due to unpaid invoices
- The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states Jul 13, 2026 3:14 PM EDTAugust primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters’ frustration with the establishment
- 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
