South Carolina declines federal summer EBT program aimed at aiding low-income families
South Carolina has turned down a new federal EBT program that would provide additional help to low-income families while school is out of session.
Politics
Trump sues ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for defamation over Nancy Mace interview
Former President Donald Trump is suing ABC News and Anchor George Stephanopoulos for defamation.
Trump is making the Jan. 6 attack a cornerstone of his bid for the White House
Republican Donald Trump has launched his general election campaign not merely rewriting the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, but positioning the violent siege and its failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election as a cornerstone of his bid to return to the White House.
Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgia's election interference case filed court papers Monday seeking to appeal a judge's ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution or dismiss the charges.
Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women's health while chiding 'backward' GOP ideas
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women's health by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research.
Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney
A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump after a judge ruled one of them had to leave the case for it to move forward.
Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case
The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump and others, but the rest of the sweeping racketeering indictment remains intact.
Judge says either DA Fani Willis or prosecutor Nathan Wade must step down in Georgia election case
The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants has declined to outright disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, but ruled that either she or prosecutor Nathan Wade must step aside from the case.
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday that he will put together an investor group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner does not sell its stake.
South Carolina Senate to weigh House-approved $13.2 billion budget
South Carolina's $13.2 billion budget made it through the House largely unchanged as Republican leaders reigned in efforts to shift spending priorities to other places.
SC Lawmakers debate tuition freeze
In the midst of the state budget, the topic of a tuition freeze for in-state college students came up again.
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company's current ownership structure is a national security threat.
South Carolina House passes state's $13B budget as Republicans argue what government should do
The South Carolina House gave key approval Tuesday to the state’s $13.2 billion spending plan, including raises for teachers and state employees, $500 million in property tax relief, $200 million for bridges and $100 million to continue long-term income tax cuts.
Election 2024: Biden and Trump set for rematch after both get respective party nominations
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties’ presidential nominations Tuesday with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want.
Local representatives weigh in on SC House budget
While lawmakers from the two parties have disagreed on several bills, there are a couple of issues in the budget where they do see eye to eye.
National Politics
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- Experts independently resurrect Census Bureau advisory committee axed by Trump administration Sep 18, 2025 4:38 AM EDTA U.S. Census Bureau advisory committee disbanded by the Trump administration has reconstituted itself
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- Voters oust supervisor who turned a coastal highway into a car-free park Sep 17, 2025 6:45 PM EDTA San Francisco supervisor has been recalled after he successfully pushed to turn part of a coastal highway into a car-free park
- What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump Sep 17, 2025 11:48 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s call to redraw U.S. House districts before the 2026 elections has led to a wave of political maneuvering among state-level Republicans and Democrats
- Republican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to run for governor after tangling with Trump over 2020 voting Sep 17, 2025 11:18 AM EDTRepublican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to run for governor after tangling with Trump over 2020 voting
- Joel Willett says security clearance revoking gave added incentive to run for Senate Sep 17, 2025 10:38 AM EDTJoel Willett, a military veteran and former CIA officer, has launched his Democratic campaign for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky
