HHS freezes welfare for 5 blue states
The Trump Administration is freezing more benefits for low-income families in five democrat-led states.
U.S. economy
Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company shares rise after the US raid on Venezuela
Stocks rose in morning trading on Wall Street Monday to kick off the first full week of the new year, led by energy and technology companies.
Health insurance prices increase
Millions of Americans are now facing higher health insurance prices as some Affordable Care Act subsidies expire with the new year.
107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect
The U.S. Commerce Department is rolling back proposed steep tariffs which were set to take effect on over a dozen Italian pasta makers later this year.
New national park access policies
If visiting a national park is on your to-do list for the new year, like Congaree National Park here in the Midlands, there are some slight changes you may want to be aware of.
Gold increasing in value
Gold is having its best year since 1979.
Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April
Consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
Beef prices are going up
Beef prices just keep going up, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to get any better any time soon, despite the Trump Administration’s efforts to rein in the cost.
One SC Fund helps tens of thousands
Monday, Dec. 22, officials with the South Carolina State Guard announced the results of operation One-South Carolina.
President Trump announces drug price deals
The Trump Administration says it’s taking a step toward lowering drug costs in the U.S.
