SC House passes private school voucher bill
SC House lawmakers have passed a bill that allows parents to receive vouchers for private schools.
Politics
The White House seeks sharp spending cuts in Trump's 2026 budget plan
The White House released President Donald Trump's 2026 budget proposal Friday, hoping to slash, if not zero out, spending on many government programs.
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting.
Rep. Mace joins Vance for Nucor Steel tour, highlighting SC's industrial strength
Congresswoman Nancy Mace announced early Thursday morning that she would be joining Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in their tour of Nucor Steel.
Medical marijuana bill in South Carolina faces uphill battle
South Carolina is one of only eight states in America that does not allow any form of medical marijuana.
The Senate votes down resolution to block Trump's global tariffs amid economic turmoil
Senate Republicans narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution Wednesday that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month, giving the president a modest win as lawmakers in both parties have remained skeptical of his trade agenda.
South Carolina treasurer appears to survive attempt to kick him out of office
Republican South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis appears likely to stay in office for at least the rest of the year.
SC bill seeks to redefine obscenity, sparking civil rights & education debate
South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that advocates say would protect minors from pornography and obscene materials, but opponents say is a violation of civil rights.
'This is a dire situation': SC lawmakers push for hate crime bills as end of session nears
The end of the SC's legislative session is days away, and lawmakers have yet to pass a hate crime law, keeping the state's ranking as one of only two states without such a law in place.
U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump's trade wars disrupted business.
Vance heralds 'industrial renaissance' in his visit to a South Carolina steel plant
Vice President JD Vance visited a steel plant in South Carolina on Thursday as he heralded the launch of an “industrial renaissance” in the U.S., in part due to President Donald Trump’s moves to boost domestic industry.
Consumer gloom worse than expected in April amid Trump's tariffs
Consumer attitudes worsened more than expected in April, casting further gloom over the economy as President Donald Trump’s tariffs set off warnings of price increases and a possible recession, fresh data on Tuesday showed.
Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, a state rocked by his tariffs
President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Michigan on Tuesday to mark the first 100 days of his second term, staging his largest public event since returning to the White House in a state that has been especially rocked by his steep trade tariffs and combative attitude toward Canada.
Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts, the White House said, a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.
U.S. House passes 'Take it Down' act
The U.S. House passed a new bill on Monday to protect Americans from deep fake and revenge pornography.
National Politics
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- Georgia lawmakers move to strike Savannah ban on guns in unlocked cars Jan 13, 2026 9:17 PM ESTGeorgia lawmakers are moving to void a Savannah ordinance that fines or jails people for leaving guns in unlocked cars
- A suspect in the vandalism of JD Vance’s Ohio home must stay in jail until trial Jan 13, 2026 8:54 PM ESTA judge says a suspect in the vandalism of Vice President JD Vance’s home in Ohio must remain behind bars while awaiting trial
- Ex-Navy SEAL convicted of planning to fire explosives at police during San Diego ‘No Kings’ rally Jan 13, 2026 7:58 PM ESTA jury has convicted a former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi beliefs of transporting fireworks across state lines with plans to shoot explosives at police during last year’s “No Kings” protest in San Diego
- Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed Jan 13, 2026 6:21 PM ESTOne of three court challenges to an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades has ended
- Trump will visit a Ford factory and promote manufacturing in Detroit Jan 13, 2026 4:07 PM ESTPresident Donald Trump is traveling to Michigan to promote his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing
- It's been a predictably tough year for Indiana, even with Pascal Siakam playing like an All-Star Jan 13, 2026 1:33 PM ESTIndiana's Pascal Siakam shines in a thrilling 98-96 victory over Boston
- Photos of tensions between federal officers and locals in Minneapolis Jan 13, 2026 3:09 AM ESTTensions between residents and federal immigration officers continued to rise in the Twin Cities area. Officers responded with tear gas to a crowd of whistle-blowing bystanders in Minneapolis who came to see the aftermath of a car crash involving immigration agents, just a few blocks from where a woman was fatally shot last week. Students […]
- Bears coach Ben Johnson offers no apologies for profane postgame speech Jan 12, 2026 11:32 PM ESTChicago Bears coach Ben Johnson offered no apologies for his profane postgame comments about the Green Bay Packers
- Vrabel and Patriots bring confidence into divisional round after strong defensive performance Jan 12, 2026 10:53 PM ESTThe New England Patriots are heading into the divisional round of the playoffs with confidence after their strong defensive effort in Sunday night's win over the Chargers
