President Trump

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 7, 2026: President Donald Trump has endorsed in on one of, if not, the most critical statewide races this year; we look at major bills that moved this week, including the abortion pill bill, and DUI bill, and what happened to the hemp bill; we also have some committee action for you, including remarks from the first subcommittee hearing on the comprehensive data center regulation bill; and more!

The President's authorization comes following a formal request by Governor Henry McMaster on Thursday requesting federal emergency disaster assistance associated with the impacts of Winter Storm Fern.

You may have heard news stories this year about the Trump family making major investments in the cryptocurrency markets, the latest being a $314 million deal with a new bitcoin mining company.

You may have heard news stories this year about the Trump family making major investments in the cryptocurrency markets, the latest being a $314 million deal with a new bitcoin mining company.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 21, 2025: we take you to the No Kings Day protest in Columbia, where thousands gathered on Saturday; we jump on the campaign trail with Lt. Gov. Pam Evette in Newberry; we take a look at the redistricting efforts going on across the country, including in nearby North Carolina; and more!

Thousands demonstrated in South Carolina Oct. 18 as part of the nationwide "No Kings" rallies against President Trump and his policies. Some Republicans called the protests the "hate America" rallies.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 14, 2025: we wrap up our Washington week coverage with interviews PBS News Hour’s congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and WSJ’s Josh Dawsey; we get some good insight on Congress and the Trump administration from two reporters closest to the action; we also have new campaign trail fundraising numbers and polls; and more!

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!

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 2, 2025: we’re looking at the ad wars that are heating up and we’re on the campaign trail with Lt. Gov. Pam Evette in Walhalla; Rep. Joe Wilson was recently in Syria; we find out what Gov. McMaster thinks about Taylor Swift’s engagement; and more!

Since Congress recently passed Trump’s big bill, many people are contacting their financial advisors to find out how they and their financial plans may be affected.