Senate confirms new election commission Interim Director
Tuesday, April 21, the state Senate confirmed Interim Director Conway Belangia as the next executive director the state election commission.
Politics
Near total abortion ban passes Senate Medical Committee
A near total abortion ban in South Carolina is one step closer to becoming law.
Stocks and oil prices hold relatively steady in the countdown to US-Iran ceasefire talks
U.S. stocks are wavering Tuesday as Wall Street weighs the latest round of profit reports from big companies with the lingering risks from the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran.
US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end
The United States and Iran have signaled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Pakistan, two regional officials said Tuesday, as leaders on both sides warned they were prepared for more fighting if a fragile two-week truce expires without a deal.
Fed nominee pledges inflation fight even as Trump renews demands for rate cuts that could worsen it
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve pledged to fight inflation at a hearing Tuesday even as the president renewed his demands for interest rate cuts that could worsen it.
Trump's Fed pick faces Senate hearing
Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee is Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Tariff refund process begins
Customs and Border Protection started accepting applications for tariff refunds Monday, April 20, 2026.
Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran
President Donald Trump offered mixed messages Monday about the path ahead for the U.S. war against Iran, declaring that he was in no rush to end the conflict while also expressing confidence that further negotiations with Tehran will soon take place in Pakistan.
Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear from Catholic preschools that say it's unconstitutional to exclude them from a state-funded program because they won't admit kids from LGBTQ+ families.
Carney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be corrected
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people Sunday.
Doubts over talks between Iran and US after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran two days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz raised questions about whether the meeting would take place.
Gas prices continue to trend downward in South Carolina
Gas prices continue to trend downward in South Carolina.
Tomato prices rise in March
As warm weather calls for more burgers, salsa, and salads, seasonal demand for tomatoes is picking up.
Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after longer renewal collapsed in House
The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, following a chaotic, post-midnight scramble in the House to keep the authority from expiring.
National Politics
- Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity May 26, 2026 8:06 PM EDTGraham Platner began Memorial Day weekend by releasing an ad on the cable station that airs Boston Red Sox games accusing team owners of ruining the storied franchise
- Early voting begins in South Carolina as senators weigh scrapping primary for congressional races May 26, 2026 5:39 PM EDTEarly in-person voting has begun in South Carolina’s primaries as state senators consider canceling congressional votes
- Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement May 26, 2026 5:39 PM EDTAttorneys say a woman fired by an Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a legal settlement
- Trump will undergo annual physical. What the public finds out is up to him May 26, 2026 11:32 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to get a medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health back under public scrutiny
- 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
- 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
