Tag: south_carolina
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Texas Senate Race, Redistricting Battles, and DHS Biometric Expansion
NPR is reporting on the Texas Senate primary runoff, South Carolina's redistricting battle, expanded DHS iris scanning, and the Trump administration's deletion of Jan. 6 prosecution data.
Politics and GovernmentSportLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsElectionFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Ken PaxtonTexas ElectionsRedistrictingSouth CarolinaDepartment of Homeland SecurityBiometric DataJan. 6 Capitol AttackNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Media Monitor: South Carolina Republicans Block Trump's House Seat Bid, Preserving Clyburn's District
The Washington Post reports South Carolina Republicans blocked an effort by Donald J Trump to gain House seats. This action preserved the district of Democratic Rep. James E. Clyburn, a key figure in the party.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyState GovernmentsCongressElection South CarolinaJames E. ClyburnDonald J TrumpHouse seatsRedistrictingThe Washington Post
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Upstate Trio Indicted in Deadly Interstate Kidnapping and Robbery Plot
Three individuals from Upstate South Carolina have been indicted on 10 federal counts, including kidnapping resulting in death and robbery, following an alleged interstate plot that led to a victim's murder in North Carolina.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal KidnappingRobberyMurderSouth CarolinaNorth CarolinaFederal IndictmentFBI
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Media Monitor: South Carolina court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction
USA Today reports a South Carolina court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction, citing improper influence by a clerk and ordering a new trial.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Alex MurdaughMurder convictionSouth CarolinaCourtLegal IssuesClerk influenceNew trialUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: South Carolina Republicans Block Plan to Eliminate Clyburn's House Seat
The Washington Post is reporting that South Carolina Republicans blocked a plan to eliminate Rep. James E. Clyburn's House seat, a victory for the Democratic leader and a setback for President Donald Trump.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyState GovernmentsElection James E. ClyburnSouth CarolinaHouse seatRepublicansDonald TrumpPolitical IssuesPoliticsThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Washington Post reports on South Carolina measles outbreak
The Washington Post is reporting on a measles outbreak in South Carolina. The outbreak is linked to Thanksgiving travel and low vaccination rates. Hundreds have been quarantined after 111 cases were recorded in the state's northwest.
HealthMedical ScienceSocial Issues South Carolinameasles outbreakThanksgiving travelvaccinationsLinda BellquarantineThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Rep. Nancy Mace to run for South Carolina governor
The Washington Post reports that U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace will run for South Carolina governor in 2026. Mace has shifted her stance on President Trump and other topics over the years.
Politics and GovernmentMediaState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesMedia Bias Nancy MaceSouth CarolinagovernorelectionDonald TrumpRepublicanpoliticsThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Los Angeles Times Reports Newsom Eyeing 2028 Presidential Run
The Los Angeles Times reports that California Governor Gavin Newsom is likely planning a presidential run in 2028, as evidenced by his recent trip to South Carolina, which holds one of the earliest Democratic presidential primaries.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentMedia Bias Gavin Newsom2028 Presidential ElectionSouth CarolinaDemocratic PrimaryPoliticsCaliforniaLos Angeles TimesL.A. Times Politics