South Carolina Faces Fourth Election in 11 Weeks
South Carolina Republicans are preparing for their fourth primary election in 11 weeks on August 25, a delayed runoff to select a U.S. Senate nominee. This special primary became necessary after Senator Lindsey Graham passed away in July, leaving his seat vacant. The upcoming runoff follows an initial special primary on August 11, where none […]
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 the Trump administration’s emergency request to intervene in ongoing lawsuits regarding the project. The temporary decision was issued just hours before lower-court rulings would have mandated a […]
McMaster finalizes state budget, cites tax relief
Governor Henry McMaster has completed his review of South Carolina’s state budget, finalizing the spending plan more than six weeks into the fiscal year. The General Assembly approved the budget last week, allowing the Governor to sign it and issue vetoes. South Carolina had been operating under a temporary spending plan since July 1 because […]
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 Donald Trump’s agenda and her understanding of the challenges faced by everyday people as key reasons for his backing. Fry, who finished third in the special primary […]
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 executive budget proposals. Key initiatives funded in the budget include an income tax cut, pay raises for teachers and law enforcement, a freeze on college tuition, and […]
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 event in Georgia. Senator Ossoff made these remarks while defending Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy captain, whom he described as embodying American heroism. Senator Ossoff criticized […]
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 state Division of Elections indicate that Peltola leads the Senate race with 48% of the vote, while Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan, the incumbent, is in second […]
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, in the November general election to succeed current Governor Ron DeSantis. Donalds, who has represented southwest Florida since 2021, defeated three other Republican contenders, including Jay Collins, […]