The Senate must pass a stopgap funding bill today or face a government shutdown starting at midnight. Congress had hoped to finalize the National Defense Authorization Act and vote on the bill earlier this week but have reportedly been unable to due to a series of holdups from both sides. They include efforts by Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, who is…
A rare federal execution has gone through despite 11th hour pleas to halt proceedings. Last night the Trump Administration went forward with the lethal injection of 40-year-old Brandon Bernard. He was 18-years-old when he participated in the kidnapping, robbery, and murder of a young Texas couple. Kim Kardashian was among those fighting to have his sentence commuted since many believe…
After months of long awaited anticipation, FDA advisors have recommended emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. This news comes as the U.S. reports it’s worst week since the pandemic began. For the second day in a row, records have been broken for both new daily infections and deaths. The U.S. saw almost 230,000 new cases and more than…
Governor McMaster also discussed the same matter of the state’s vaccine distribution plan yesterday. During a briefing, the governor revealed in what order South Carolinians will receive it. The 3-phase plan begins with critical health care workers. This will be followed by first responders, certain essential workers, and people over the age of 75. Phase 2 will include most other…
Vice President Mike Pence is expected to visit the palmetto state today. The vice president will make an appearance in Greenville to participate in a roundtable event at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. They will mainly discuss Operation Warp Speed and the state’s plan to operationalize vaccinations once they are approved, which could be as soon as…
The Federal Communications Commission has awarded South Carolina $121 million in rural broadband funding. The money will impact over 100,000 unserved homes and businesses statewide. Currently, state leaders are working to ensure access to the internet by expanding broadband. This became particularly important after the pandemic hit and many schools had to revert to online lessons. Senator Lindsey Graham said…
The sudden closure of a Myrtle Beach motel has dozens of people now facing evictions. Tenants were given an 8-day notice to move out of the Aquarius Motel off Mr. Joe White Avenue near Ocean Boulevard. While the CDC extended an eviction moratorium through the end of this year due to the pandemic, it does not include motels. Many long-term…
An unprecedented lawsuit brought against Facebook is demanding the digital platform be broken up. More than 40 attorneys from dozens of states and the federal government have teamed up to sue Facebook. They allege the social media giant has abused its monopoly power in the digital marketplace. They’re seeking a permanent injunction with the main goal of forcing the company…
According to a recent tally, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have certified their election results ahead of Monday’s Electoral College vote. As stated in the Constitution, the Electoral College must cast their votes “the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December”. But states are allowed to confirm results 6 days prior to that vote on what’s…
Hunter Biden has revealed he’s currently the subject of a federal tax probe. President-Elect Joe Biden’s 50-year-old son has been at the center of several controversies in recent months. The least of which includes an October surprise claiming Hunter’s foreign business dealings over the last decade was evidence of Biden family corruption. While it has yet to be proven, it’s…
