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.
Politics
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.
House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, and sent the bipartisan package to President Donald Trump to sign, ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
Mark Sanford quits latest bid for Congress and says he'll set up a debt-focused nonprofit instead
Mark Sanford, the Republican former South Carolina congressman and governor whose political ascendency was stalled by a 2009 affair, has ended his latest bid for public office.
Man accused of trying to kill Trump at correspondents' gala is set to return to court
The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives and tried to kill President Donald Trump will appear Thursday in court as a judge decides whether Cole Tomas Allen will remain behind bars while awaiting trial.
Fed holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Weds, April 29, 2026.
Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration
Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for an undetermined period of time,” saying the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk.
White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'
The White House is warning Congress that funding to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will "soon run out,” sparking new threats of airport disruptions and national security concerns as the House slow-walks legislation to end what has been the longest-ever lapse in agency funding.
Clyburn warns of 'never-ending' redistricting fights after Supreme Court strikes LA map
Representative James Clyburn, South Carolina's sole Democrat in Congress, issued a stark warning in the wake of the US Supreme Court's decision to strike a Louisiana district map and render Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act "all but a dead letter."
Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee
he Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell, a longtime target of President Donald Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted.
National Politics
- Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District Jun 4, 2026 6:35 AM EDTDemocrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District
- Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress Jun 3, 2026 5:08 PM EDTRepublicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress
- Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows Jun 3, 2026 12:10 PM EDTA new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades
- Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies Jun 3, 2026 10:21 AM EDTSenate Republicans are weighing their next steps after the Trump administration's announcement that it is scrapping a $1.8 billion settlement fund for the president's allies who claim to have been politically prosecuted
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term Jun 3, 2026 10:17 AM EDTLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a November runoff in her bid for reelection
- California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting Jun 3, 2026 10:09 AM EDTCalifornia’s congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year
- US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe Jun 3, 2026 8:42 AM EDTThe U.S. Trade Representative says the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners following a probe into alleged forced labor
- California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change Jun 3, 2026 8:25 AM EDTTwo Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom
- Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor Jun 3, 2026 7:21 AM EDTFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor
- Trump's Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students Jun 3, 2026 7:04 AM EDTUnder the Trump administration, efforts to address deep-rooted inequities for students of color are being cast as discriminatory against white students
