US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years
The U.S. ended production of the penny Wednesday, abandoning the 1-cent coins that were embedded in American culture for more than 230 years but became nearly worthless.
Politics
Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill
Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Fear spreads as federal immigration crackdown in North Carolina expands to Raleigh
Federal agents expanded their North Carolinaimmigration crackdown to the area around the state capital of Raleigh on Tuesday, with fear spreading in at least one immigrant-heavy suburb where restaurants closed and many people stayed home.
Mayor says federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh
Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh as soon as Tuesday, the mayor of the state’s capital city said.
House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The House is headed towards a vote Tuesday on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Group of South Carolina lawmakers look at the most restrictive abortion bill in the US
A bill that would allow judges to sentence women who get abortions to decades in prison and could restrict the use of IUDs and in vitro fertilization goes before a small group of South Carolina senators Tuesday.
Immigrant student enrollment is dwindling at schools across the US amid immigration crackdowns
From Miami to San Diego, schools around the U.S. are seeing big drops in enrollment of students from immigrant families.
New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep on the lights and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of consumer data — a warning sign for the U.S. economy and another political headache for President Donald Trump.
South Carolina looks at most restrictive abortion bill in the US as opponents keep pushing limits
The bill faces a long legislative path and uncertain prospects, even if it clears the state Senate subcommittee that's reviewing it.
Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was scrapping U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and a broad swath of other commodities — a dramatic move that comes amid mounting pressure on his administration to better combat high consumer prices.
Columbia Politics: Councilman Peter Brown on GMC
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The general elections for the City of Columbia were held November 4th, however, two seats for City Coucil were forced to a run-off, as the fifty perfect threshold…
Columbia Politics: Candidate Julie Lumpkin on GMC
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The general elections for the City of Columbia were held November 4th, however, two seats for City Coucil were forced to a run-off, as the fifty perfect threshold was…
Trump Administration evaluates portable mortgages
The Trump administration has an idea to make housing more affordable, portable mortgages.
Trump's next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says
The latest city bracing for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is Charlotte, North Carolina, which could see an influx of federal agents as early as this weekend, a county sheriff said Thursday.
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people who made do with little-to-no assistance for the past couple of weeks.
National Politics
- Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station Jan 1, 2026 1:43 PM ESTZohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City
- Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds Dec 31, 2025 9:09 PM ESTA federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue
- Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year Dec 31, 2025 4:38 PM ESTZohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day
- Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes Dec 31, 2025 6:13 AM ESTThe Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years
- Former US Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92 Dec 31, 2025 4:45 AM ESTFormer Colorado congressman and Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell has died
- Former Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announces dementia diagnosis Dec 31, 2025 2:45 AM ESTFormer Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl has announced his withdrawal from public life, citing a dementia diagnosis
- ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands Dec 31, 2025 1:57 AM ESTImmigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands
- SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1 Dec 30, 2025 9:20 PM ESTAmericans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits
- Bijan Robinson, Falcons finishing strong with 3rd straight win after elimination from playoffs Dec 30, 2025 6:30 PM ESTMaybe the Atlanta Falcons just need to have more games in prime time
- Pittsburgh Steelers' playoff fate tied to DK Metcalf's two-game suspension and a Detroit Lions fan Dec 30, 2025 12:05 PM ESTThe Detroit Lions won't make the playoffs, but one of their fans has influenced the postseason picture
