Scoop: The DNC paid for Biden’s legal bills for the Hur probe, per 2 ppl familiar and FEC records.
The payments are at odds with some of the Biden team’s more recent attacks on Trump for using campaign cash for his legal bills.

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Grateful to join my South Carolina colleagues on the House floor in congratulating the Gamecocks on their undefeated season and 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship.

Today, the South Carolina delegation took to the House Floor to celebrate South Carolina Women's Basketball winning this year's NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship.

You have represented not only your school, but the entire state of South Carolina well. Go Gamecocks!

Both of South Carolina's U.S. Senators -- Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott -- signed the letter urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, to hold a full impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas >>> #scpol

'A reasonable person could not have reasonably believed that (O'Neal) posed a threat ... because the victim was unarmed, walked away from the altercation and attempted to leave in his vehicle,' the warrant signed by Special Agent Ryan Kelly reads in part.

How a Florida principal with a controversial history became an SC charter school kingpin >>> by Hillary Flynn + Maura Turcotte postandcourier.com/education-lab/… #scnews #chsnews #scpol #education

By rejecting Alan Ali from the primary ballot, it effectively clears the Democratic field for Sheriff Kristin Graziano's reelection campaign. Ali has retained an attorney to challenge the decision by the SC Democratic Party. postandcourier.com/news/alan-ali-… #scpol #chsnews #scnews

NEW:

Larry Ellison wants Donald Trump to choose Tim Scott as his VP, I'm told.

Also, Larry Ellison could be making millions of dollars in contributions to support Trump's campaign.

New at Puck.

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Will Sheriff Graziano face a primary challenger? Legal challenge looms as party balks >>> w/ Alan Hovorka postandcourier.com/news/alan-ali-… #chsnews #scpol #scnews

It's crossover week in the South Carolina Legislature, but mainly for the House after a furlough last week. It's also a good reminder that there's one month left until sine die.

House leaders said they expect today to be long, hoping to get 2nd read on bills and 3rd tomorrow.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C, seen enjoying today's total solar eclipse alongside his colleagues in Washington, D.C. >>> #scpol #scnews

1986 — current SC Gov McMaster’s first (failed) bid for office against Democratic Sen. Hollings

Congressman Ro Khanna heading back to South Carolina, again >>> Still relevant read here from October 2023 by my colleague Alexander Thompson postandcourier.com/politics/ro-kh… #scpol

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-Isle of Palms, argues that Trump, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, is on the right side of the abortion issue. Trump declined to support a federal ban, saying the issue should be largely left up to the states. >>> #SC01 #scpol #chsnews

Trump slams Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., for disagreeing with him re: abortion. >>> Earlier today, Trump said abortion should be left up to the states and did not endorse a national ban. Graham, who has pushed for a 15-week limit, said he 'respectfully' disagreed with Trump. #scpol

Lindsey Graham, one of Trump’s strongest backers, breaks with Trump over his abortion stance. 

“I respectfully disagree with President Trump’s statement that abortion is a states’ rights issue. Dobbs does not require that conclusion legally and the pro-life movement has always…

Per the White House, last night President Joe Biden spoke by phone with University of South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley to congratulate her on the team’s championship. #scpol #scnews

Back from taking a few days off, and this iced coffee is everything.

national champions

Big names from sports, tech and finance return to Kiawah to talk and play >>> story John McDermott postandcourier.com/business/kiawa… #scnews #chsnews