Leaders at the South Carolina State House are trying to bring Washington, D.C., to Columbia — or at least a part of it.

Lawmakers propose a state commission modeled after the federal "DOGE" initiative to cut spending and streamline government, but critics call it political theater.

On January 23, the Associated Press announced that it would continue to refer to the Gulf of Mexico by its original name.

Senate Republicans are crafting an ambitious strategy to expand their 53-seat majority during the 2026 midterms. Though midterms historically have favored the party not in the White […] ...

She led World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and served on Connecticut's State ... education secretary — one who helped build ...

U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) are calling on the Trump administration to take decisive ...

The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as Interior secretary on Thursday ... Burgum presided over a state that ranks among the nation’s highest in oil production. He has been an outspoken advocate ...

Bessent grew up in Little River with big dreams. He’s suddenly risen so high in national politics that few South Carolinians have ever gone higher.

"We are the great player in global health, and we've very much a collaborator with other countries," says Donna Shalala, who was secretary of HHS from 1993 ... with saving over 25 million lives. The ...

"There is no doubt that Mr. Bessent is an excellent choice for secretary of the treasury." Bessent outlined in his opening statement to the committee that he was born and raised in South Carolina ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIV) — Scott Bessent, a South Carolina resident and billionaire investor, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump's treasury secretary.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. States Newsroom’s D.C. Bureau contributed to this report. South Dakota Searchlight is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network ...