Politics

Trump Must Testify In New York Investigation, Judge Rules

A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices.

SC House Reverses Course, Allows Partisan School Board Race

The South Carolina House has reversed course and approved a bill to allow candidates for school board in Lancaster County to run as members of political parties.

Biden: 'Every Indication' Russia Prepared To Attack Ukraine

President Joe Biden says there is a “very high” risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and that could happen within “several days.”

North Carolina GOP's Latest Map Proposal Is Less Lopsided

North Carolina legislators have unveiled replacement redistricting maps that would appear to improve Democratic chances to gain seats in Congress and possibly win General Assembly majorities in a very strong year.

Booming Economy Leads SC Governor, House To Bigger Tax Cut

Another round of better than anticipated economic news in South Carolina has the Republican governor and House leaders agreeing to work toward a bigger income tax cut than they originally proposed.

Biden Orders Release Of Trump White House Logs To Congress

President Joe Biden is ordering the release of Trump White House visitor logs to the House committee investigating the riot of Jan. 6, 2021, once more rejecting former President Donald Trump’s claims of executive privilege.

Report Details Decades Of Systemic Racism In Mecklenburg County

The Mecklenburg county commission is taking steps to right decades of wrongs detailed in a new report on systemic racism.

Jill Biden Turns Valentine's Day Into Lesson For 2nd Graders

Jill Biden has turned Valentine's Day into a teachable moment for some second graders at a Washington, D.C., elementary school.

Trevor Noah To Headline White House Correspondents' Dinner

Trevor Noah, who hosts “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, will be the headliner at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 30.

South Carolina Push To Be 49th State With Hate Crime Law Stalls

South Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate-crimes law, and proponents worry that efforts in the Legislature are stalling to increase penalties for crimes committed against minorities and others victimized by prejudice.

Putin, Biden Begin High-Stakes Phone Call On Ukraine crisis

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have begun their closely watched call on Ukraine as the U.S. warns that a Russian invasion of its neighbor may be imminent.

Biden To Split Frozen Afghan Funds For 9/11 Victims, Relief

President Joe Biden is expected to use executive authority to move $7 billion of the Afghan central bank’s assets frozen in the American funding system to fund humanitarian relief in Afghanistan and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

SC Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill, House Up Next

South Carolina senators have approved medical marijuana legislation in South Carolina.

House OKs Bill Easing Budget Strains On Postal Service

The House has approved a bipartisan bill that would lift onerous budget requirements that have helped push the Postal Service deeply into debt.

Council Looking For Solutions To Trash Troubles Along Charlotte Area Roads

Troubles with trash along Charlotte area roads is getting worse, according to city officials.

Congress Moves To End Forced Arbitration For Sex Misconduct

The U.S. House has passed legislation barring contracts that force people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court, a process that often benefits employers and keeps misconduct allegations from becoming public.