SC house approves special session on redistricting
SC lawmakers are one step closer to holding a vote on redrawing the state's congressional districts.
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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.
SC joins national effort to make sure every child has a home
South Carolina is joining a national effort to make sure every child has a home.
GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump's ballroom
Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies.
US military leaders say ceasefire with Iran holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military leaders said Tuesday that a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect a day after Tehran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates.
Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'
The White House asserted to Congress in a letter Friday that hostilities with Iran have “terminated” despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region.
Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment.
Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war between the countries, saying Friday he still was not satisfied while blaming Iran’s “fractured” leadership.
Iran submits latest proposal for US negotiations, state media say
Iran has handed over its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to mediators in Pakistan, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday.
Gubernatorial forum, reception to be held at SC State Museum
Candidates for South Carolina's top office are meeting with Midlands' business leaders.
National Politics
- Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power May 26, 2026 6:09 AM EDTTexans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate
- GOP who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war May 24, 2026 10:09 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans
- Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't May 24, 2026 2:02 PM EDTDemocrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House
- Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions May 23, 2026 2:00 PM EDTU.S. Muslim pilgrims have been preparing for this year's Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire, tensions and uncertainty in the Iran war
- Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way May 23, 2026 2:00 PM EDTDemocrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia
- Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them? May 22, 2026 9:50 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump made inroads with Latino voters in 2024, earning support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House
- Lawmakers warn data protection rules don't protect key sites, including White House and CIA May 22, 2026 6:52 AM EDTThe Biden administration spent almost a year crafting regulations to block U.S. adversaries from buying commercial data gathered from cell phones at the federal government’s most sensitive locations
- Trump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economy May 22, 2026 6:22 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is heading to one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country to test his midterm economic message
- In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty May 22, 2026 6:13 AM EDTCalifornia is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country
- Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation May 22, 2026 3:27 AM EDTColorado Democrats have voted overwhelmingly to censure the state's governor for commuting the prison sentence of an election conspiracy theorist
