Trump halts plan for GLP-1 coverage
The Trump Administration is dropping a Biden-era proposal that aimed to expand medicare and medicaid coverage to include costly weight-loss drugs.
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U.S. stocks open in Bear Market
The S&P 500 entered bear market territory on Monday, April 7.
Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets shudder over how much pain economy can take
Undeterred by a panicked stock market, President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could intensify a financially destructive trade war.
Trump says he's not backing down on tariffs, calls them 'medicine' as markets reel
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he won't back down on his sweeping tariffs on imports from most of the world unless countries even out their trade with the U.S.
Trump digs in his heels, telling people to be patient as global markets keep dropping over tariffs
President Donald Trump remained defiant on Monday as global markets continued plunging and fears of a recession grew after his tariff announcement last week.
President Trump sign executive order giving Tik Tok 75 day extension
President Donald Trump signing an executive order to extend the deadline to sell Tik Tok or face a U.S. ban
Senate takes up a budget plan crafted by Republicans to advance Trump's agenda
The Senate dived into contentious debate Friday on a budget plan critical to Republican efforts to pass trillions of dollars in tax cuts and boost border security and defense spending through what President Donald Trump calls “one big beautiful bill.”
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth
The Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth for the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday.
Trump says he's giving TikTok another 75 days to find a US buyer
President Donald Trump on Friday said is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
President Donald Trump offered a rosy assessment after the stock market dropped sharply Thursday over his tariffs, saying, “I think it's going very well.”
Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar
After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy.
US added 228,000 jobs in March as economy showed strength in buildup to Trump trade wars
U.S. employers added a surprising 228,000 jobs last month, showing that the American labor market was in solid shape as President Donald Trump embarked on a risky trade war with the rest of the world. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%.
Nominee for South Carolina's top doctor toppled by lingering COVID anger
A South Carolina Senate committee rejected the Republican governor's nominee to be the state's top doctor after hours of hearings dominated by the state's response to the COVID pandemic.
New SC bill aims to equip first responders with autism awareness for safer interactions
A team of bipartisan state lawmakers is prioritizing autism education for all South Carolina first responders.
SC AG warns of disturbing teen trend linked to neo-Nazi, satanic cults
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a stark warning to parents about a disturbing trend targeting children and teens in the state. Wilson urged parents to be vigilant, as many are unaware of the exploitation occurring among their children.
National Politics
- David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backing Jul 18, 2026 6:10 PM EDTDavid Crowley has reentered Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, two weeks after suspending his campaign
- Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump Jul 18, 2026 4:07 PM EDTGeorgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left with his sweeping indictments of President Donald Trump
- Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy Jul 18, 2026 2:08 PM EDTDonald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized
- Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters Jul 17, 2026 2:18 PM EDTDemocrats hoping to replace Graham Platner on the Maine ballot for U.S. Senate are scrambling to woo his supporters
- Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine Jul 17, 2026 10:43 AM EDTDemocratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers
- Why American elections are so complicated — and secure Jul 17, 2026 6:16 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump said in a speech to the nation that he's using federal power to secure elections from being “stolen.”
- Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring Jul 17, 2026 2:17 AM EDTImmigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers
- National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term Jul 16, 2026 10:14 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital is being extended by more than two years and will last until the end of his term
- House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle Jul 16, 2026 7:55 PM EDTRepublicans on the House Budget Committee have advanced a $95 billion package for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump’s push for strict new voter ID requirements
- Trump media firm plans to sell high speed access to Truth Social posts, possibly Trump's own Jul 16, 2026 7:32 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets
