Dow leaps 1,100 points and S&P 500 rallies 3.3% following a 90-day truce in the US-China trade war
Stocks rallied Monday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war.
Politics
Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
President Donald Trump says he'll sign an executive order on Monday that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications — reviving a failed effort from his first term on an issue he's talked up since even before becoming president.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill,” at least $880 billion in cuts largely to Medicaid to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks.
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks
U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war to allow for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.
ACLU says S.C. leads the nation in book bans
The ACLU says South Carolina leads the nation in book bans
Governor McMaster signs Educator Assistance Act into law during Teacher Appreciation Week
In a move to alleviate the pressures faced by educators, Governor McMaster signed the Educator Assistance Act into law during teacher appreciation week.
SC lawmakers pass Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Bill
The gavel came down on this year's legislative session Thursday, May 9, but not before
Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of meeting as he looks to deescalate trade war
President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting among top U.S. and Chinese trade officials as he looks to deescalate the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
South Carolina legislature ends its 2025 session with some wins and some uncertainty
The South Carolina General Assembly wrapped up its regular 2025 session Thursday with a few accomplishments, but a number of things like the fate of the state treasurer and radical changes in the state's tax code are still up in the air.
SC Legislative session set to end today
Out of the State House- Lawmakers will adjourn this year's Legislative Session on Thursday
SC passes Utah for most state-mandated school book bans
South Carolina voted Tuesday to remove 10 books from all public schools for all grade levels, bringing the total to 22 books removed or restricted statewide.
Wall Street gains ground as China shores up its economy ahead of trade talks with the US
Stocks rose on Wall Street Wednesday as China steps up measures to shore up its economy and gears up for trade talks with the U.S.
Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state
U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off in the Oval Office on Tuesday and showed no signs of retreating from their gaping differences in an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the two countries.
Bill would compensate businesses impacted by construction
In the Midlands, lawmaker wants businesses impacted by construction to be compensated for lost income.
Trump blasts Mexico's Sheinbaum for rejecting offer to send US troops into Mexico to fight cartels
President Donald Trump on Sunday said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected his proposal to send U.S. troops to Mexico to help thwart the illegal drug trade because she is fearful of the country's powerful cartels.
National Politics
- Daniel Walker Howe, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, dead at 88 Jan 11, 2026 1:33 AM ESTPulitzer Prize-winning historian Daniel Walker Howe has died at 88
- Trump administration can’t block child care, other program money for 5 states: Judge Jan 10, 2026 12:47 AM ESTA judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now
- Heritage Foundation calls on US to prioritize marriage and family in new report Jan 9, 2026 11:16 PM ESTThe Heritage Foundation think tank is urging the federal government “to save and restore the American family,” kicking off the midterm election year with a call for conservatives to focus on domestic issues
- Colorado AG accuses Trump of 'revenge campaign' Jan 9, 2026 7:07 AM ESTColorado’s attorney general is accusing the Trump administration of waging a “revenge campaign” against the state
- 5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds Jan 9, 2026 3:39 AM ESTAttorneys general in five Democratic-led states has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs
- Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shooting Jan 8, 2026 9:01 PM ESTFormer U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords returned to the House floor on the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that ended her political career
- Trump officials, Louisiana put end to another decades-old school desegregation order Jan 8, 2026 4:04 PM ESTThe Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted another decades-old school desegregation order, part of a campaign to end court orders they describe as outdated
- These are the 66 global organizations the Trump administration is leaving Jan 8, 2026 8:04 AM ESTThe Trump administration says it’s going to depart 66 international organizations, nearly half them affiliated with the United Nations
- Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent brings debate over police force and moving vehicles back in focus Jan 8, 2026 2:29 AM ESTThe fatal shooting Wednesday of a woman by an immigration and customs enforcement agent in Minneapolis is raising questions about when law enforcement officers are justified in using lethal force against someone in a moving vehicle
- Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt says he will run for mayor Jan 8, 2026 1:39 AM ESTSpencer Pratt, a reality television personality who lost his home in the deadly Palisades wildfire last year, said Wednesday that he intends to run for mayor of Los Angeles
