Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
A federal court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
Politics
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government
Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.
Sen. Lindsey Graham gets a 2026 challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews, who ran against Nancy Mace
Dr. Annie Andrews, the South Carolina Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in 2022, says she's running against Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2026, challenging the four-term incumbent in part due to what she characterized as his waffling positions over the course of his political career.
South Carolina's budget passes with a big raise in lawmaker pay
The South Carolina General Assembly likely met for the last time this year Wednesday, easily passing a budget that included what is effectively an $18,000-a-year raise for all of its members.
Trade war will cost 7 million jobs, says United Nations
The United Nations expects millions of potential jobs will vanish this year because of an economic slowdown triggered by President Trump’s trade war.
Companies warn of consumer boycotts
Companies are warning investors about the risks of becoming the next target of consumer boycotts from both the political right and left.
Congressman Clyburn to Host his "World Famous Annual Fish Fry" in Columbia
Congressman Clyburn to Host his "World Famous Annual Fish Fry"
SC bill mandates fastened seatbelts on golf carts for children under 12
A new South Carolina bill says children under 12 must wear seatbelts.
South Carolina legal community unites against federal deportation tactics in open letter
Over 230 South Carolina lawyers and former judges are working to raise awareness and speak out against the Federal Government's ongoing deportation efforts.
Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration records
The Trump administration accused North Carolina's election board on Tuesday of violating federal law by failing to ensure voter registration records of some applicants contained identifying numbers.
Elon Musk criticizes Trump's 'big beautiful bill,' a fracture in a key relationship
Elon Musk is criticizing the centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, a significant fracture in a partnership that was forged during last year's campaign and was poised to reshape American politics and the federal government.
NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media
National Public Radio and three of its local stations filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal.
S&P 500 rallies 2% as Wall Street's roller-coaster ride whips back upward
Wall Street’s roller-coaster ride created by President Donald Trump’s trade policies whipped back upward on Tuesday, this time because of a delay for his tariffs on the European Union.
Powell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defended the central bank's response to the COVID-19 pandemic Sunday in a Princeton University speech in which he also praised government employees and U.S. universities, both of which have been targeted by the Trump administration.
European shares gain after Trump pushes back planned 50% tariffs on EU
European shares have opened higher and U.S. futures also surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would delay a threatened 50% tariff on goods from the European Union to July 9.
National Politics
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- What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center Jun 6, 2026 11:37 PM EDTA weekslong standoff between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center has become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown
- Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund Jun 5, 2026 3:30 PM EDTThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House
- Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny Jun 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDTFormer U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room Jun 5, 2026 6:27 AM EDTAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...
- Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan Jun 5, 2026 6:26 AM EDTDemocrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTMaine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTA Northern Nevada congressional seat that’s open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters’ appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing
- California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged Jun 4, 2026 8:45 PM EDTDays after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor
- House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders Jun 4, 2026 7:21 PM EDTThe House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy
