Politics

Advocates Gather at S.C. State House to Discuss Firearm Safety

Volunteers and lawmakers highlight importance of secure gun storage to prevent child deaths

Rev. Jesse Jackson to Lie in State at SC State House

Hundreds expected to attend memorial services honoring the civil rights leader's decades of advocacy

Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Lies in State in South Carolina

Jackson advocated for the poor and underrepresented throughout his long career fighting for voting rights, job opportunities, education, and health care.

Rep. Nancy Mace Officially Enters S.C. Governor's Race

Congresswoman joins crowded Republican field ahead of June primary

SC Rep. Jermaine Johnson Staying in Governor's Race

Johnson says he's 'in this for the long haul' despite pressure to drop out

Longtime Rep. Jim Clyburn Announces Reelection Bid

The 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat will seek an 18th term in the House of Representatives.

South Carolina Senate Seeks to Regulate Hemp Beverages Like Alcohol

Lawmakers aim to address lack of guardrails and age restrictions on hemp-derived drinks

South Carolina Lawmakers Focus on Roads, Teachers, and Taxes in Budget Deliberations

State House representatives face long hours as they work through the state's annual budget process.

South Carolina House Passes Bill Requiring 25-Foot Buffer Zone for First Responders

The measure now heads to the Senate as lawmakers debate the reasonable distance and potential constitutional concerns.

Moderate Democrats Look Past Kamala Harris for 2028 Presidential Run

Party leaders suggest 'starting over' with a new candidate after Harris' failed 2024 campaign

Democrats Grapple with Rebuilding Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition

As the party debates its future, leaders reflect on the legacy of the civil rights leader's insurgent presidential campaigns.

Democrats Grapple with Rebuilding Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition Ahead of Bruising Primaries

Party leaders debate how to unite progressives and moderates to reclaim power in Washington

South Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill to Keep NIL Contracts Private

McMaster cites conflict between privacy rights and public's right to know how public funds are spent

Trump's 'Freedom Truck' Road Show Diverts IMLS Funding From Museums and Libraries

The Trump administration has sent a fleet of mobile museums across the U.S. in partnership with Hillsdale College and PragerU.

Ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. Nancy Mace over housing costs

Allegations claim Mace overcharged a congressional program intended to help defray housing costs for lawmakers in Washington