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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

Apr 15, 2026 3:59 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action.

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats

Apr 9, 2026 11:22 AM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that Democrats have mostly practiced when it comes to questions of removing him from office in his second term.

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law

Nov 20, 2025 12:20 PM EST

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, picking a political fight before next year’s elections that is reminiscent of one he lost in his first term.

Democrats say they won’t be intimidated by Trump’s threats as the shutdown enters a third week

Oct 15, 2025 4:01 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Entering the third week of a government shutdown, Democrats say they are not intimidated or cowed by President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire thousands of federal workers or by his threats of more firings to come.

‘Woke, Inc.’ author Vivek Ramaswamy enters White House race

Vivek Ramaswamy, a wealthy biotech entrepreneur and investor and the author of “Woke, Inc.,” has entered the Republican race for president

Feb 22, 2023 2:16 PM EST

ABC News,

Vivek Ramaswamy, a wealthy biotech entrepreneur and investor and the author of “Woke, Inc.,” has entered the Republican race for president

Political Science professor offers insight on Election Day

Nov 7, 2022 6:25 PM EST

Lee Williams,

According to the South Carolina Election Commission, as of November 2nd, more than 431,000 South Carolinians have voted early.

Haley Decides To Attend Republican Convention in Ohio

Jun 21, 2016 3:40 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has decided to attend the Republican National Convention in Ohio next month. Spokesman Rob Godfrey said Tuesday that Haley will attend alongside South Carolina’s delegation. But, unlike in 2012, she has no plans to address the convention. The Republican governor has been very vocal in her criticism of Donald Trump. But…

Watch: House Majority Leader Resigns

Apr 5, 2016 12:00 PM EDT

Kimberlei Davis

Sen. Harvey Peeler announcing his resignation as majority leader on Tuesday Photo: Beth Rousseau COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler announced that he would resign. The Gaffney native has been the majority leader since 2005. Peeler said he will however, remain in the legislature. He made the announcement to…

The Next Key Events in the Republican Presidential Primary Race

Mar 17, 2016 1:39 PM EDT

ABC Team

With the shrinking field of GOP presidential candidates and the cancellation of the last scheduled Republican primary debate, the list of key events to watch out for is also growing smaller.

Super Tuesday: Round Three Results

Mar 16, 2016 3:26 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican and Democratic presidential front runners are one step closer to clinching their parties’ nominations after Tuesday’s primaries. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump’s lead in the race for delegates is growing, with confirmed primary wins in North Carolina, Illinois and Florida on Tuesday. Ohio Gov. John Kasich notched his first and only victory of the primary…

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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law

Democrats say they won’t be intimidated by Trump’s threats as the shutdown enters a third week

‘Woke, Inc.’ author Vivek Ramaswamy enters White House race

Vivek Ramaswamy, a wealthy biotech entrepreneur and investor and the author of “Woke, Inc.,” has entered the Republican race for president

Political Science professor offers insight on Election Day

Haley Decides To Attend Republican Convention in Ohio

Watch: House Majority Leader Resigns

The Next Key Events in the Republican Presidential Primary Race

Super Tuesday: Round Three Results

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