Obama Calls Supreme Court Immigration Decision 'Heartbreaking'
President Barack Obama said today that the Supreme Court's "heartbreaking" decision…
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Supreme Court Ties on Immigration, Blocking Obama Plan
A tied decision today in the Supreme Court blocked President Obama's immigration policy that would have offered more than 4 million undocumented immigrants a chance to remain in the country without fear of deportation. The justices were deadlocked 4-4. This…
Federal Court Nixes SC Court's Ruling On Graduation Prayers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A federal court in Virginia has overturned a South Carolina judge's ruling over a public elementary school's graduation ceremony at a Christian university. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday rejected a district judge's…
In speech, Trump to ramp up critique of Clinton
NEW YORK (AP) _ Donald Trump is set to lambaste Democratic rival Hillary Clinton as a failed secretary of state out of step with Americans on trade and immigration. Trump's address Wednesday morning at his hotel in New York's…
Haley Decides To Attend Republican Convention in Ohio
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has decided to attend the Republican National Convention in Ohio next month. Spokesman Rob Godfrey said Tuesday that Haley will attend alongside South Carolina's delegation. But, unlike in 2012, she has…
Clinton, Sanders Meet As Primary Season Comes To A Close
WASHINGTON (AP) - The presidential primary season has come to a close for Hillary Clinton, with a win in the District of Columbia. Tuesday's contest has no bearing on Clinton's role as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, but it…
WATCH: Slow start on primary day at precincts across Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) — A record 3 million people are registered to vote in South Carolina, but don't expect any voting records to be set when voters go to the polls…
Presidential candidates adjust schedule after nightclub shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are adjusting their presidential politicking after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Clinton is postponing her first joint event with President Barack Obama on Wednesday in Wisconsin after the night club…
Gov. Haley and her allies clash in legislative endorsements
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - While 39 legislators face primary challengers Tuesday, the spotlight will be on Republican Senate races that pit GOP Gov. Nikki Haley against many of her longtime allies. With two years left in her tenure, Haley is spending…
SC Top Democrat Calls Trump A "Racist"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's top Democrat says elected Republicans should rescind their endorsements of Donald Trump, calling the presumptive GOP nominee a racist, in part due to his race-based attacks on a Hispanic judge. Party Chairman Jaime Harrison…
Sanders Clings to Hope as Clinton Clinches Nomination
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ It's a big day for Hillary Clinton, who's about to celebrate becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party. Clinton is hoping for victory in Tuesday's primaries in California and New Jersey and contests…
Roads Bill Heading to Governor's Desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Legislators have given final approval to legislation designed to jumpstart improvements to South Carolina's deteriorating roadways. The House's 109-2 vote Wednesday sends the compromise to Gov. Nikki Haley. Rep. Gary Simrill of Rock Hill encouraged his…
WATCH: What to Know Before the June 14 Statewide Primary
All eyes may be on the race to the White House, but Midlands residents have plenty of chances to let their voices be heard before November.
SC lawmakers agree to budget with 3.25 percent pay increase
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Legislators have agreed to a budget that increases state employees' pay by 3.25 percent, puts $30 million into replenishing sand on South Carolina's beaches and provides local governments an additional $11 million. Those were among the…
Watch: Vote 2016 Latest
Columbia,SC. (WOLO) -- The race to the White House continues to get closer to November. Click here to find out where the candidates stand, who's asking for a recount in Kentucky, and Protests that turn violent outside a New Mexico…
National Politics
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- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 7, 2026 12:45 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters Apr 6, 2026 8:35 PM EDTGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
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- 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
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- 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
