First military flight to send migrants to Guantanamo Bay is set to depart, official says
The first U.S. military flight to deport migrants from the United States to Guantanamo Bay was set to depart Tuesday, a U.S. official said.
Politics
Sen. Tim Scott and South Carolina's governor will chair Lindsey Graham's reelection bid
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest congressional allies, is kicking off his pursuit of a fifth term with two of his home state's top Republicans chairing his 2026 campaign, an early show of strength in a race where the longtime lawmaker is expected to face primary challengers.
Senate committee advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nomination to be health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer turned public health critic, cleared his first hurdle on Tuesday to become the nation's top health official when the Senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote.
Justice Department restores funding for programs that provide guidance in immigration courts
Two days after nonprofit groups sued the federal government over a stop-work order targeting programs that provide information and guidance to people facing deportation, the U.S. Justice Department reversed course and ordered that funding to the programs be restored.
US tariffs on Mexico 'paused for a month,' 10,000 Mexican troops head to border
U.S. tariffs imposed on Mexico have been "paused for a month," Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a post on X Monday shortly after speaking to President Donald Trump.
The DNC's outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 2024
As the Democratic National Committee prepares to elect a new chair, its departing leader says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in the 2024 race.
South Carolina death row inmate maintains his innocence and won't ask for clemency
After the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the final appeal of a South Carolina inmate, he decided not to ask the governor for clemency, saying he didn't want to spend the rest of his life in prison for a murder he has always insisted he did not commit.
U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24
A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth, and ahead of what could be a significant change in direction under a Trump administration.
Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiatives
President Donald Trump on Thursday responded to the deadliest American aviation disaster in more than two decades by blaming diversity initiatives for undermining safety and questioning the actions of a U.S. Army helicopter pilot involved in the midair collision with a commercial airliner.
South Carolina treasurer calls questions of his role in $1.8 billion accounting error a witch hunt
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis said Wednesday that calls for him to resign over an accounting error that left the state trying to figure out what happened to a $1.8 billion fund amounted to a witch hunt.
SC Democrats response to Governor McMaster’s State of the State Address
Following Governor Henry McMaster’s 2025 State of the State address, Senator Margie Bright Matthews delivered a response that challenged the governor's speech.
Gov. Henry McMaster gives State of the State address speech
Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
State lawmakers, members of SC Manufacturer’s Alliance announced priorities for legislative session
State lawmakers and members of the South Carolina Manufacturer’s Alliance announced their priorities for this legislative session on Wednesday morning, Jan. 29.
At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo
At the signing of the Laken Riley Act, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living illegally in the United States and cannot be deported to their home countries.
Trump administration rescinds funding freeze directive, memo shows
Washington D.C. (ABC News)--Donald Trump’s administration has rescinded its sweeping directive that sought to pause potentially trillions in loans, grants and financial assistance, according to a memo obtained by ABC News. "OMB memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded," the short memo from Matthew Vaeth,…
National Politics
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- Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left Sep 15, 2025 12:06 PM EDTUtah Gov. Spencer Cox says investigators are not yet ready to discuss a motive in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk but that the 22-year-old who was arrested leaned to the left
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- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor Sep 15, 2025 3:18 AM EDTDemocratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged New Yorkers to vote Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, giving the Democratic nominee one of his most significant endorsements to date in the contest to lead the nation’s biggest city
- Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican, dies at 79 Sep 15, 2025 2:46 AM EDTHe publicly disclosed his cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
- After Kirk's killing a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired Sep 15, 2025 12:14 AM EDTSome conservatives are targeting people and organizations they believe disparaged Charlie Kirk after his death
- Rep. McCaul will retire, but GOP hawk worries about World War III after Russian escalation Sep 14, 2025 11:42 PM EDTRepublican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas is worried that Russia's escalation of its invasion of Ukraine could lead to World War III
- Political leaders confront security concerns — and fear — after Kirk's assassination Sep 14, 2025 2:22 PM EDTSome political leaders are canceling public appearances after Charlie Kirk's killing
- Minneapolis suburb's candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations Sep 14, 2025 2:14 PM EDTAs the nation grapples with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two candidates are vying for a legislative seat left open by another political attack in Minnesota
