National Domestic Workers Alliance speak out at State House about medicaid services
At the State House on April 1, the National Domestic Workers Alliance spoke out about medicaid services.
Politics
South Carolina's flat tax proposal would initially raise rates for most
In the state battles to adopt the lowest and most attractive tax policies, South Carolina Republicans are making an interesting gambit: they want to raise income taxes for about 60% of filers in 2026.
Layoffs begin at US health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food
Employees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department began receiving notices of dismissal on Tuesday in an overhaul ultimately expected to lay off up to 10,000 people.
Europe says that it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day'
A top European Union official warned the U.S. on Tuesday that the world’s biggest trade bloc “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to.
A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada is testing Republican support
With President Donald Trump's so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada.
Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
There are just two Planned Parenthood clinics in South Carolina, but every year they take hundreds of low-income patients who need things like contraception, cancer screenings and pregnancy testing.
'It's very dangerous:' Sen. Graham introduces bill to prevent cellphones in prison
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham joined Sen. Tom Cotton Wednesday in introducing the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025, which would prevent inmates from using contraband cellphones in prison facilities.
Horry Co. lawmaker pitches higher penalties for violations related to wildfires
Carolina Forest Rep. Tim McGinnis plans to file new legislation this week that could increase penalties for individuals who violate certain state laws that relate to wildfires.
Job market freezes amid Dodge layoffs
President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency has ushered in an unprecedented wave of federal layoffs.
Auto prices set to rise due to newly unveiled tariffs
Most economists say Americans are in for sticker shock if President Donald Trump follows through on newly announced auto tariffs.
Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Biden administration regulation on the nearly impossible-to-trace weapons called ghost guns, clearing the way for continued serial numbers, background checks and age verification requirements for buying the kits online.
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
President Donald Trump said he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
The Atlantic releases the entire Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis
The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop.
US intelligence officials to appear at House hearing after Senate grilling over leaked military plan
President Donald Trump's top intelligence officials will brief House lawmakers Wednesday on global threats facing the U.S. — though they'll likely be questioned again over their use of a group text to discuss plans for military strikes in Yemen.
Trump downplays national security team texting military operation plan on Signal as a minor 'glitch'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed the texting of sensitive plans for a military strike against Yemen's Houthis.
National Politics
- The health care debate is back in Washington. It never really went away Jan 15, 2026 2:21 PM ESTThe ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever
- Alaska woman appeals voter fraud charges in case that puts spotlight on status of American Samoans Jan 15, 2026 11:57 AM ESTA state appeals court is being asked to dismiss felony voter misconduct charges against an Alaska resident born in American Samoa
- House GOP's new Jan. 6 committee questions what happened that day Jan 15, 2026 2:21 AM ESTThe House GOP’s new Select Committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack has held its first hearing, but it's clear the trauma of that day still lingers
- Liberian man arrested in Minneapolis raid was regularly checking in with authorities, lawyer says Jan 15, 2026 1:33 AM ESTThe Liberian man arrested over the weekend after heavily armed immigration agents used a battering ram to break through the front door of his Minneapolis home had been checking in regularly with federal authorities for years, his attorney said
- In his own words: Stephen Miller's arguments for White House actions in US cities and abroad Jan 15, 2026 1:10 AM ESTDeputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has argued for years that the Venezuelan government has intentionally orchestrated mass migration into the United States
- Milk gets a perch on Trump's desk but takes a back seat at bill signing Jan 15, 2026 12:05 AM ESTAn Oval Office ceremony meant to celebrate milk was overshadowed by President Donald Trump making news on other fronts
- Federal judges allow California to use new US House map ahead of 2026 election Jan 14, 2026 11:09 PM ESTA panel of federal judges has sided with California in the fight over a new U.S. House map approved by voters
- New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times abroad for religious workers serving US congregations Jan 14, 2026 11:02 PM ESTThe Department of Homeland Security is making it easier for visa-holding religious workers to serve U.S. congregations with less disruption
- 22 candidates enter Georgia race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress Jan 14, 2026 9:50 PM ESTA district attorney, a state senator and a trash-hauling entrepreneur are among the 22 candidates bidding to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a Georgia congressional seat
- Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore pushes the case for redrawing the state's congressional map Jan 14, 2026 9:33 PM ESTMaryland Gov. Wes Moore says he wants to move forward with redrawing the state’s congressional map
