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Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., speaks to the media on April 21. Banks was tapped Monday to be the ranking Republican on the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

GOP Leader McCarthy Taps 5 Republicans To Serve On Jan. 6 Select Committee

The list of five Republicans includes three lawmakers who voted against certifying the election results after the attack.

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally on Jan. 15 in Florence, Ariz.

The Supreme Court denies Trump's bid to block release of records to Jan. 6 panel

The former president's White House records are sought by the Democratic-led House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a Coolidge and the American Project luncheon on Feb. 16. On Saturday, Pence criticized former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Pence says Trump was 'wrong' about Jan. 6 and that history will hold him accountable

The former vice president said Trump's "reckless words endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol that day," in his most forceful rebuke yet of his two-time running mate.

The U.S. Capitol is seen across the National Mall as supporters of President Donald Trump begin to gather for a rally on January 6, 2021. Some of those supporters later attacked the Capitol. New records show a seven-hour gap in Trump's phone call record around the time of the siege.

Trump White House phone records show 7-hour gap on Jan. 6

Calls Trump made to Republican lawmakers during the insurrection have been revealed publicly, underscoring questions about why no activity was recorded during the most crucial hours of that day.

After January 6th pardons, DA Larry Krasner looks to state charges

District Attorney Larry Krasner is looking to file state charges against Pennsylvanians who were pardoned after participating in the January 6th riot. He explains his efforts to NPR's Pien Huang.

Saturday Sports: March Madness, college athletes unionize, bobblehead theft

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss March Madness, the new world of paid college athletes, and bobblehead crime.

The E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in Washington on Aug. 5. Judge Tanya Chutkan received death threats on her chamber's phone line, a court affidavit says.

A Texas woman is charged with threatening the judge overseeing Trump's Jan. 6 trial

Abigail Jo Shry is accused of calling the judge's chambers and leaving a voicemail threatening to "kill anyone" who went after the ex-president, including Democrats and members of the LGBTQ community.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., leaves a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee meeting with some of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025.

The Epstein SC Connection

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 6, 2025: we look at the new hands-free cellphone driving law; the Epstein files were the talk of the first week back in Washington, including among several of our lawmakers in the delegation; we have some spicy campaign trail activity as gubernatorial candidates continue to vie for President Donald Trump’s endorsement; and more!

Can charitable strategies help cut tax bill?

With the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption, currently $12.92 million for individuals, scheduled to sunset in two years and decrease to around $6 million starting in 2026, our next guest says now is a good time to make the most of your charitable giving strategies. Mike Switzer interviews Ashton Lawrence, a certified financial planner with Mariner Wealth Advisors in Greenville, SC.

“M” is for McLeod, Thomas Gordon (1868-1932)

“M” is for McLeod, Thomas Gordon (1868-1932). Governor. As governor, he signed the 6-0-1 Law, which guaranteed all children in South Carolina six months of schooling per year. H

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