Tag: South Carolina

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., (pictured right) said, "As of Feb. 14th, 83 percent of the President Trump's confirmed nominees were male, 92 percent were white. That represents the lowest share of non-white candidates in three decades." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Chuck Schumer will vote against this judicial nominee just because he’s white

Becket Adams · March 1, 2018 11:28 pm

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., on Sunday said there is a system in place to prevent gun violence, it just hasn't been used properly. (screenshot)

Tim Scott: The system to prevent mass shootings is in place, it just needs to be followed properly

Kyle Feldscher · February 18, 2018 5:19 pm

New Marines run under the iconic "We Make Marines" sign during a traditional motivational run through the streets of Parris Island, S.C. Marine Corps general says that the base faces the "most critical vulnerability" among Marine installations when it comes to sea rise, and a seawall may be needed to protect it. (Photo: Marine Corps)

Energy and Environment

Marine Corps general says its Parris Island boot camp is threatened by climate change

Travis J. Tritten · February 14, 2018 9:38 pm

"What means something to me is I'm going to direct questions to the FBI that I expect them to answer," Trey Gowdy said. "If they don't answer them, then they're going to need to give me a really good reason. You'll learn that reason, and you can judge whether or not it's a sufficient reason or not." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trey Gowdy: House Oversight opening investigation into Rob Porter’s White House employment

Melissa Quinn · February 14, 2018 2:52 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., addressed reports indicating President Trump is mulling a large military parade designed to show the strength of the military and appreciation for the troops. "It's kind of cheesy. I think it shows weakness, quite frankly." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Lindsey Graham: Military parade touting military equipment ‘cheesy,’ a ‘sign of weakness’

Melissa Quinn · February 7, 2018 7:22 pm

"My thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims involved in this mornings [sic] train collision in South Carolina. Thank you to our incredible First Responders for the work they've done!" Trump tweeted. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump: ‘My thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims’ of the South Carolina train crash

Naomi Lim · February 4, 2018 6:12 pm

"My wife hates it when I say this, but I was a pretty good prosecutor, I think," said Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C.(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trey Gowdy is retiring because he thinks he was a ‘lousy politician’

Kyle Feldscher · February 4, 2018 5:04 pm

Emergency responders work at the scene of a crash between an Amtrak passenger train and a CSX freight train Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 in Cayce, S.C. The crash left multiple people dead and dozens of people injured. (Lexington County Sheriff's Department via AP)

South Carolina train crash leaves at least 2 dead, 70 hurt

Associated Press · February 4, 2018 1:22 pm

White House Watch: #ReleasetheMemo Day Is Here (Probably)

Michael Warren · February 2, 2018 11:15 am

Trey Gowdy Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election

Jenna Lifhits · January 31, 2018 5:55 pm

Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., said, "I will not be filing for re-election to Congress nor seeking any other political or elected office." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rep. Trey Gowdy to retire from Congress

Melissa Quinn · January 31, 2018 5:28 pm

North American Moving Services recently released a report detailing state-to-state moves during 2017 using Census data. (iStock)

Americans are on the move to freer pastures

Dean Stansel · January 31, 2018 5:01 am