U.S. Congress

Mike Switzer interviews Clay Grayson, an attorney in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Clay Grayson, an attorney in Mount Pleasant, SC.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 1, 2026: the Associated Press reports that on Congress’ to-do list is likely a stopgap funding bill to keep things funded through early December; we may see the Senate-approved, expanded Russian sanctions bill, named after Sen. Lindsey Graham; we’ll also be watching to see how Congress handles the pending deadline for the recriminalization of hemp-derived THC products; and more!

“B” is for Brooks, Preston Smith (1819-1857). Congressman.

“B” is for Brooks, Preston Smith (1819-1857). Congressman.

Longtime U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, who is South Carolina's lone Democrat in Congress, announced Thursday morning that he will run for a potential 18th House term.

The 119th Congress, which for the first time in state history will include two women in South Carolina's federal delegation, will be sworn in Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

Democrats Michael Moore and Mac Deford want to replace Republican incumbent Nancy Mace in South Carolina's 1st congressional district.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Washington DC Wednesday, December 21, to meet with President Biden and to give a speech to a joint meeting of Congress. NPR is offering Special Coverage of the speech, beginning at 7:30 PM ET. It will be hosted by Juana Summers, joined by journalists from the NPR Politics team and International Desk.South Carolina Public Radio will carry NPR's coverage on all stations.You can watch a live stream of the event here...

Upending the midterm elections, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has introduced a nationwide abortion ban. The bill would prohibit abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, except in cases of rape, incest or danger to the physical health of the mother. The legislation introduced Tuesday is sending shockwaves through both parties with just weeks before voters go to the polls. Graham's own Republican colleagues did not immediately embrace his abortion ban bill, which has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.