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Federal Judge Rules Trump-Era Visa Ban Illegal
A federal judge on Friday, August 21, 2026, struck down a Trump administration policy that banned the issuance of immigrant visas to individuals from 75 countries. The ruling…
Tim Scott backs Darline Graham despite debate flub
Senator Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, voiced strong support for fellow South Carolina Republican Senator Darline Graham on Sunday, August 23, ahead of her special GOP primary…
Conservative report offers solutions for affordability
A new report from Advancing American Freedom, a conservative group, proposes ten solutions to address the rising cost of living for Americans. The report, titled 10 Ways to…
Trump Urges SC Voters: ‘Pretend I’m on the Ballot’
President Donald Trump recently encouraged his supporters to imagine his name on the ballot when they vote in midterm elections, a message he delivered during a rally in…
Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz US Territory at SC Rally
Donald Trump stated that he considers the Strait of Hormuz an American territory during a rally in South Carolina on Friday. The former president was campaigning for Darline…
Chief Justice allows Trump ballroom work to proceed
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily permitted construction to continue on President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project. This order comes as the Supreme Court reviews…
Fry Endorses Darline Graham in SC Senate Runoff
U.S. Representative Russell Fry has endorsed Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff. Fry announced his support on Friday, citing Graham's capacity to advance President…
SC Governor Vetoes State Budget Items
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced his line-item vetoes for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 state budget. The Governor's office stated that the final budget incorporates 92% of his…
Senator Ossoff calls Trump ‘draft-dodging, crook president’
US Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, recently escalated his public dispute with President Donald Trump, referring to him as a draft-dodging, crook president during a campaign…
Two Dan Sullivans, Mary Peltola in Alaska Senate Race
The U.S. Senate race in Alaska is set to feature two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the November ballot, alongside Democrat Mary Peltola. Preliminary results released by the…
Trump Pauses Canada Tariffs After Deal Claim
President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs against Canadian goods, which were scheduled to begin early Wednesday. The President cited a deal reached between…
Donalds, Jolly Win Florida Gubernatorial Primaries
Byron Donalds, a congressman endorsed by Donald Trump, has secured the Republican nomination for governor in Florida. Donalds will now face Democrat David Jolly, a former Republican congressman,…
