Tim Scott and TV host spar about systemic racism on ‘The View’: ‘That is a dangerous, offensive, disgusting message’ The Republican Senator contests with the idea systemic racism exists in America The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023
After horrible start, Larson "proud" of fourth at Gateway Larson did pocket the $1 million first prize for his All-Star victory in North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway’s NASCAR return, but his races at both Darlington, S.C., and Charlotte were struggles for his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team. Motorsport · Jun 5, 2023
Fascism, free speech and Cop City Clampdown on protests in Atlanta's Cop City isn't an isolated local issue — it's about America in 2023 Salon · Jun 3, 2023
Crisis averted as Senate sends debt limit package to Biden - Roll Call The Senate cleared a bill that would suspend the statutory $31.4 trillion debt ceiling and impose two years of caps on discretionary spending. Roll Call · Jun 2, 2023
First NASCAR Cup start "means the world" to Carson Hocevar Hocevar, who has competed fulltime in the Truck Series since 2021 and made his Xfinity Series debut earlier this season, has been tapped by Spire Motorsports to make his Cup debut Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis. Motorsport · Jun 1, 2023
A South Carolina store owner accused of fatally shooting a boy is charged with murder The store owner, who had a concealed weapons permit, was charged after an autopsy showed the middle school student was shot in the back and deputies spoke to witnesses and reviewed video. WEKU · Jun 1, 2023
Are Republicans finally ready to embrace a Black presidential candidate? Tim Scott reminds me of another Black Republican, former Oklahoma U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts, who decided not to run for re-election in 2002, a reader from Itasca writes. Why didn’t Republicans do more to keep him around? Maybe they’ll do better with Scott. Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023
Ahead of House debt ceiling vote, Biden shores up Democrats and McCarthy scrambles for GOP support Hard-fought to the end, the debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Scoop: Dems told to say debt ceiling bill rejects GOP's "extreme demands" "House Democrats are working responsibly to avoid a devastating default on our debt[.] Extreme MAGA Republicans are recklessly threatening a job-killing recession[.]" Axios · May 29, 2023
NASCAR's Coke 600 at Charlotte postponed due to rain The 600-mile NASCAR Cup race was originally scheduled to go green at 6:21 p.m. ET and cap a day of giant motorsports events following the Formula 1 race at Monaco and the Indianapolis 500. Motorsport · May 28, 2023
Debt Ceiling Deal Curtails GOP-Backed Budget Cuts, Spending Caps The deal will freeze non-military discretionary spending this year and allow a 1 percent increase in 2024. Reason · May 28, 2023
Class of 2023 graduation scrapbook Congrats to all the graduates! USA Today Sports Media Group · May 28, 2023
Rain cancels Coke 600 qualifying; William Byron on pole NASCAR officials were still trying to get Saturday’s Xfinity Series race started when it pulled the plug on all track activity around 3:45 p.m. ET. Motorsport · May 27, 2023
Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis join Republican primary field Two new noteworthy candidates announced 2024 presidential campaigns in the past week. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced on May 22, 2023, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced on May 24. There are now three noteworthy Democrats and eight noteworthy Republicans running for president. Ballotpedia · May 26, 2023
Tribune News Service · May 26, 2023 Sen. Tim Scott picks longtime ‘tacticians’ to help run South Carolina presidential operation. Who are they? COLUMBIA, S.C. — Sen. Tim Scott’s presidential campaign is tapping two longtime South Carolina political consultants to run his 2024 operations in the Palmetto State.
Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023 Hopeful tone pervades debt ceiling talks ahead of long weekend WASHINGTON — Debt limit negotiations on Thursday morning had the feel of a deal starting to come together, with no in-person meetings scheduled but both sides working through various options in advance of the long holiday weekend.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2023 Tim Scott makes a hollow pitch for Republican votes I used to think Republicans lavished so much love on Black candidates because they were keen to prove that they harbored no racism, Mona Charen writes. But the mask has slipped so often since Trump. Scott claims, “I’m the candidate the left fears the most.” Translation: I’m the Black candidate…
Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023 Ex-NFL player who killed 6 in Rock Hill knew risks of playing football, SC State says ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The college in South Carolina where Phillip Adams played football has denied wrongdoing connected to Adams’ brain injuries before he killed six people in 2021, court documents show.
Ballotpedia · May 25, 2023 SCOTUS takes up Chevron The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.
Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023 Feds indict Alex Murdaugh, charge alleged accomplice Cory Fleming in new financial crimes Federal officials on Wednesday indicted convicted South Carolina killer Alex Murdaugh for a host of financial crimes and, in a separate document, charged an alleged accomplice in a scheme involving the theft of some $4.3 million in insurance proceeds.
Reason · May 24, 2023 The Republican Primary Consensus for Sending the Military Into Mexico Presidential contender Tim Scott, who announced recently, says he will use "the world's greatest military to fight these terrorists" south of the border. He's not alone.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 22, 2023 Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid seeking optimistic contrast with other top rivals Tim Scott, the Senate’s sole Black Republican, hopes to offer a differing perspective from the divisive rhetoric of recent elections as he seeks the GOP nomination.
Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023 SC’s Tim Scott says he’s the 2024 presidential candidate the ‘far left fears the most’ U.S. Sen. Tim Scott grew up poor, and his divorced mother worked 16-hour days to raise him and his older brother, Ben.
Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023 SC Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 Republican presidential campaign with hopeful message Sen. Tim Scott Monday launched his 2024 Republican presidential campaign with a message of hope that he hopes will cut through the negativity of the political realm.
WEKU · May 22, 2023 Republican Sen. Tim Scott is officially running for president Scott announced his run Monday morning in North Charleston, S.C. He has been endorsed by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the second ranking Republican in the Senate.