US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.
Politics
Missouri's new US House map goes to court while Louisiana and South Carolina consider redistricting
Missouri's top court is hearing an important legal challenge Tuesday to one of President Donald Trump's earliest redistricting successes while lawmakers in Louisiana and South Carolina weigh whether to become the most recent Republican states to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the midterm elections.
SC representatives to continue debate on redrawing state's congressional districts
State representatives will continue their debate on a measure that would redraw the state's congressional districts.
Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect.
US standoff with Iran deepens and strait remains closed after Trump rejects latest proposal
The United States and Iran were in a deepening standoff Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest offer to end the war. Officials said the proposal included some concessions on its disputed nuclear program.
Mailing guns through USPS could soon be allowed
For the first time in nearly a century the U.S. Postal Service might soon accept handguns to be mailed.
Effort to redraw SC's congressional districts continues at State House
The effort to redraw South Carolina's congressional districts continued Friday, May 8, 2026, at the State House.
Senator Lindsey Graham held meet & greet stop in the Midlands
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made a stop in the Midlands this afternoon.
SC house approves special session on redistricting
SC lawmakers are one step closer to holding a vote on redrawing the state's congressional districts.
Gas prices rise as oil prices lower
Gas is up another two cents Thursday, May 7.
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.
Iran reviewing US proposal as Trump pressures Tehran for agreement on deal to end war
Iran said it was reviewing the latest American proposals to end the war after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
South Carolina moves to ban grade floor policies for public schools
South Carolina lawmakers have approved legislation that would ban 'grade-floor' policies in K-12 public schools, positioning the Palmetto State to be the first in the nation to enact such a prohibition.
US and Iran appear to move closer to ending their war as Trump threatens more bombing
The United States and Iran appeared to be moving closer Wednesday to an initial agreement to end the war, as U.S. President Trump sought to pressure Tehran with threats of a new wave of bombing if a deal is not reached.
South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
An election year redistricting movement has spread to South Carolina as Republicans attempt to redraw majority-Black congressional districts that have suddenly become susceptible because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upending protections for minority voters.
National Politics
- Jeffries says Democrats 'on the verge' of winning the House. It puts speaker's gavel in reach Oct 22, 2026 12:26 PM EDTDemocratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is on track to become House speaker if his party sweeps to power in midterm elections and elects him to the job
- At Cadillac Mountain, a missing Wabanaki marker and the fight over what national parks should tell Oct 22, 2026 11:40 AM EDTSigns and exhibits about slavery, climate change, and Native Americans have been removed from national parks across the country as part of the Trump administration’s campaign to eliminate what it calls disparaging material
- Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall Oct 21, 2026 9:54 PM EDTThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it resume building a border wall through Texas's Big Bend region
- In struggling LA, Mayor Karen Bass fights for 2nd term against democratic socialist-backed Raman Oct 21, 2026 12:10 PM EDTThe fight to lead Los Angeles City Hall is matching the unpopular incumbent, Karen Bass, against a lightly known city council member backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, Nithya Raman
- A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump, Vance give different economy pitches Oct 21, 2026 12:10 PM EDTWhen Vice President JD Vance speaks on the campaign trail about the high costs Americans are facing, he often says he understands that people are hurting
- Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections Oct 21, 2026 7:22 AM EDTRising childcare costs are a factor for parents weighing how to vote in November's midterm elections
- Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton’s mother and will spend millions to promote it Oct 21, 2026 3:30 AM EDTRepublican Vivek Ramaswamy’s team has confirmed that it produced a controversial advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton
- WNBA Finals and the national anthem: The rules and why some teams stay on the court and others don't Oct 20, 2026 2:50 PM EDTFans who don’t usually watch the WNBA might be asking why the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream weren't on the court during the playing of the national anthem ahead of Game 1 or 2 of the league’s championship series
- Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day Oct 20, 2026 2:00 PM EDTPoll chaplains and lay peacekeepers have maintained a calm presence over the last few election cycles
- Wins have been hard to come by at SoFi for both tenants with Rams, Chargers a combined 1-5 at home Oct 20, 2026 1:54 PM EDTThe Rams and Chargers each had high hopes for playing on their home field in Super Bowl 61 at SoFi Stadium, but things aren't going as planned
