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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · 5d

The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is pushing back against claims made by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace that it dismissed over 92% of child pornography and child sexual exploitation cases in Dorchester County.

SCAG's Office refutes Rep. Mace's claims on dismissed child exploitation cases

The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is pushing back against claims made by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace that it dismissed over 92% of child pornography and chi

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · 9d

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham continues claiming he wants to see President Donald Trump run in 2028, even though the 22nd Amendment in the U.S. Constitution would bar him from doing so. Read more: abcnews4.com/news/local/s...

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · 17d

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, one of 58 Democrats who didn't vote on a resolution to honor Charlie Kirk following his murder in Utah, said Tuesday that he would not vote to esteem Kirk's legacy.

'A legacy I will never vote to honor': Clyburn on House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, one of 58 Democrats who didn't vote on a resolution to honor Charlie Kirk following his murder in Utah, said Tuesday that he would not

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · 19d

Federal authorities on Monday set up a tip line regarding possible victims in an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation involving Charleston County magistrate James B. Gosnell Jr.

Feds launch tip line as magistrate Gosnell faces child sexual abuse investigation

Federal authorities Monday set up a tip line regardingpossible victims in an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation involving Charleston County magist

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · 24d

The International African American Museum will debut a new exhibit this fall exploring the lasting impact of slavery on American families through deeply personal stories.

'Speaking Truth' exhibit at IAAM to debut with testimonials on slavery's legacy

The International African American Museum will debut a new exhibit this fall exploring the lasting impact of slavery on American families through deeply persona

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · 24d

As Congress faces a looming Sept. 30 deadline to fund the federal government and avert a shutdown, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace introduced legislation aimed at ending what she called Washington’s “cycle of shutdown brinkmanship.”

New legislation aims to end 'shutdown brinkmanship' by enforcing automatic funding cuts

As Congress faces a looming Sept. 30 deadline to fund the federal government and avert a shutdown,U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has introduced legislation aimed

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · 26d

Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution Monday to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and remove her from House committee assignments after she made "vile comments mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk."

Rep. Mace files resolution to censure Rep. Omar for comments over Charlie Kirk

Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution Monday to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and remove her from House committee assignments after she made "vile comments moc

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · 26d

Even as Clemson University terminated one employee and removed two from their teaching duties over comments on social media regarding the death of Charlie Kirk, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace continues to push for further action.

Rep. Mace urges funding cuts for schools tolerating 'political violence rhetoric'

Even as the Clemson Universityterminated one employee and removed two from their teaching duties

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · 28d

Senate Republicans, in a bid to steamroll past the Democrats' blockade of President Donald Trump, changed the rules to make it easier to confirm groups of the president's nominees.

'Hope springs eternal!' Lindsey Graham backs precedent-breaking rules change in Senate

Senate Republicans, in a bid to steamroll past the Democrats' blockade of President Donald Trump, changed the rules to make it easier to confirm nominees.

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · 29d

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reported Friday that her office was inundated with "hundreds of hateful and threatening phone calls" over the last two days following the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.

Congresswoman Mace's office inundated with threats after Kirk assassination

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reported Friday that her office was inundated with "hundreds of hateful and threatning phone calls" fromCongresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01)

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Sep 11

A high school teacher with the Greenville County Schools was placed on leave after U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reposted an account amplifying his response to the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

Mace praises swift action after SC teacher suspended for praising Charlie Kirk's death

A high school teacher with the Greenville County Schools was placed on leave after U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reposted an account amplifying his response to the killi

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Sep 9

Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is wading into "Shrimpgate" waters.

Rep. Nancy Mace pushes amendment to ensure military buys only American-caught seafood

Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is wading into "shrimpgate" waters.On Tuesday, the three-term member of Congress introduced an amendment to the National Defens

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Charleston County Planning Commission moved forward Monday night with a plan to add protection to the Ten Mile community, which is attempting to deter the development of the fast-growing surrounding areas.

Charleston Co. Planning Commission advances zoning overlay to protect Ten Mile community

The Charleston County Planning Commission moved forward Monday night with a plan to add protection to the Ten Mile community.

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Sep 8

A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit that argued South Carolina was censoring certain subject matter concerning racial inequalities and Black history and culture in K-12 public classrooms.

Lawsuit challenging South Carolina's curriculum restrictions dismissed by federal judge

A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit that argued South Carolina was censoring certain subject matter concerning racial inequalities and Black history.

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Sep 8

Charleston-native Stephen Colbert is back in the spotlight.

Charleston-native Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' wins first Emmy after cancellation

Charleston-native Stephen Colbert is back in the spotlight. After word that "The Late Show," which airs on CBS, was cancelled, it won its first-ever Emmy.

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Aug 21

Dorchester County Councilmember Jay Byars has a simple message for those who have called on him to run for Congress in the 2026 midterms.

Dorchester Co. Councilman Jay Byars signals intent to run for Congress in Mace's district

Dorchester County Councilmember Jay Byars has a simple message for those who have called on him to run for Congress in the 2026 midterms.

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Aug 20

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette kicked off her Keep SC Great Tour on Tuesday, as her bid to be the chief executive in South Carolina intensifies.

Lt. Gov. Evette launches Keep SC Great Tour, focusing on farmers and small businesses

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette kicked off her Keep SC Great Tour on Tuesday.

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Aug 20

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott recently thanked the crypto industry for aiding in replacing Sherrod Brown, a progressive senator from Ohio, with right-wing U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno.

Sen. Scott credits crypto industry for ousting Ohio's most famous Democrat, Sherrod Brown

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott recently thanked the crypto industry for aiding in replacing Sherrod Brown.

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Aug 19

Didn't see this coming: Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater, in an explosive special city council meeting Monday, lobbed accusations at a fellow town councilmember for allegedly supplying a developer currently suing the city with critical confidential information.

Hanahan mayor accuses councilmember of leaking confidential info to suing developer

Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater, in an explosive special city council meeting Monday, lobbed accusations at a fellow town councilmember.

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Aug 18

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, Monday, continued his defense of President Donald Trump's approach to ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, claiming he was "pleased" with how events were developing in Washington.

Graham sees trilateral talks as key to ending Russia-Ukraine war, lauds Trump's leadership

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Monday continued his defense of President Donald Trump's approaching to ending the war between Russian and Ukraine, claiming he was "pl

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Aug 11

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham completely backed President Donald Trump's scheduled meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, despite criticism from American allies.

Sen. Graham backs Trump's meeting with Putin despite past criticism of Russian leader

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham backed President Donald Trump's scheduled meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a Sunday appearance on NBC News.

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Ian Kayanja @majwega.bsky.social · Aug 7

South Carolina's only Democratic member of Congress is pushing back against Republicans' unusual attempts to redraw district lines mid-decade. Read more: bit.ly/4m9LQdA

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ABC News 4 - WCIV @abcnews4.com · Jul 28

Mac Deford, an attorney and former candidate in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, could soon be returning to the campaign trail. Read more: bit.ly/46wgRU8

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ABC News 4 - WCIV @abcnews4.com · Jul 29

U.S. Rep Nancy Mace said Sunday in a Fox News interview that she watches Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrest people, claiming that there is "nothing more American." Read more: bit.ly/4o5dMR7

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Dr. Hilary Agro, PhD 🍄 @hilaryagro.com · Jul 27

A lot of people need to hear this

The Black Panthers didn't mock people for their lack of education. They taught people how to read

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