President Trump

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 3, 2026: we hear from Sen. Lindsey Graham about joint strikes launched by American and Israeli forces against Iran on Saturday; we have some additional insight from Winthrop University political science professor Dr. Scott Huffmon; former President Joe Biden was in Columbia last week; and more!

The President will deliver the annual address to the nation at 9 p.m. Tuesday. The speech will likely be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for February 10, 2026: we hear from Sen. Lindsey Graham on sanctuary cities and the latest on his Russian sanctions bill; we look at the fallout from President Donald Trump’s social media post depicting the former president and first lady as primates; we get the latest regional economic pulse from Richmond Fed President & CEO Tom Barkin; and more!

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!