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Former President Trump recently urged the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates, a call made on Friday following the release of an August jobs report that exceeded expectations.\u2026
Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee are demanding that the United States Postal Service immediately stop implementing new restrictions on vote-by-mail procedures. The committee\u2026
The Trump administration filed an emergency request with the US Supreme Court on Thursday, September 3, seeking to lift an order that blocks the US Postal Service (USPS)\u2026
A recent development in federal funding saw the US House of Representatives pass a continuing resolution (CR) on September 1, 2026, a measure previously approved by the Senate\u2026
South Carolina's Attorney General is among less than half of Republican state attorneys general who have formally opposed a request for a preliminary injunction against a federal order\u2026
With just 65 days remaining until Election Day on November 3, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate has shifted, with nonpartisan political forecasters now labeling it\u2026
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed September 2026 as Preparedness Month in South Carolina, urging residents, families, and communities, including those in Aiken, to prepare for potential disasters. This\u2026
US Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is directing his extensive fundraising efforts toward competitive Senate races in states like New Hampshire, Michigan, and Alaska, rather than\u2026
A recent proposal by President Donald Trump to allow an additional 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef into the United States over the next 90 days, aiming to\u2026
Interim Senator Darline Graham secured the Republican nomination for the US Senate race yesterday, August 26, setting the stage for a November election that could see South Carolina\u2026
With the 2026 Election Day approaching, national Democrats are expressing increased optimism about regaining control of the Senate. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated last week that Democrats\u2026
As the 2026 midterm elections draw nearer, Republican candidates across the country are subtly adjusting their campaign messaging, with some downplaying their alignment with President Donald Trump. This\u2026