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U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and their Senate Republican colleagues in releasing a joint statement supporting continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). The full text of the statement can be found here and below:

Republican Senators criticize AG Garland over Trump conviction

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and 27 of their Senate Republican colleagues in writing a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland condemning what they describe as the "evisceration of the American judicial process" following the conviction of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan.

GOP senators condemn Trump's conviction as an attack on judicial process

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) and 27 of their Senate Republican colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland condemning the conviction of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan, New York.

Senators introduce measure against Biden's Title IX changes

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has collaborated with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), to introduce a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval aimed at countering the Biden administration's changes to Title IX. The resolution seeks to overturn the Department of Education’s final rule titled “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.” This rule redefines "sex" to include gender...

Senator Tim Scott criticizes CFPB's regulatory agenda at Senate hearing

By Palmetto State News | Jun 12, 2024

WASHINGTON — At today’s U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) semi-annual report to Congress, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), who serves as the committee’s top Republican, held CFPB Director Rohit Chopra accountable for his pursuit of additional authority, alleged abuse of enforcement powers, and rulemakings driven by politics instead of policy.

Goose Creek man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Justice Miller Janssen, 33, of Goose Creek, S.C., on three charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. The arrest was made by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Goose Creek Police Department, with assistance from the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force.

Senator Scott supports resolution against Biden's plan on power plant closures

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has joined Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and 42 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a formal challenge to the Biden administration’s regulations intended to shut down American power plants through a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval.

Senators introduce resolution against Biden's rule on unaccompanied migrant children

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 44 other Senate colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at overturning the Biden administration’s rule concerning unaccompanied migrant children. The CRA seeks to implement reforms to the government’s Unaccompanied Children (UC) program.

Attorneys general back new act addressing AI-driven child exploitation

Attorney General Alan Wilson leads endorsement of the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act of 2024

York County man faces multiple charges for alleged sexual exploitation of minor

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Edward Todd Baines, 48, of Catawba, S.C., on 10 charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Mount Pleasant Police Department conducted the arrest. Investigators from the York County Sheriff's Office, Chester County Sheriff's Office, and U.S. Secret Service, all members of the state's ICAC task force, assisted in the investigation.

American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy

By Palmetto State News | Jun 10, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and South Carolina legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

Graham and Britt commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day at Omaha Beach

By Palmetto State News | Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) yesterday commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day from Omaha Beach, one of five beach landing sites for the Allied forces during World War II.

Senator Tim Scott discusses school choice with SC Education Superintendent

By Palmetto State News | Jun 7, 2024

WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, was joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver and Capitol Hill Christian Academy Founder Annie Hsiao for a conversation about the future of education in America. In his remarks, Senator Scott emphasized the importance of access to quality education in shaping the nation’s future and highlighted the role of parents in their children’s education.

Senator Graham reflects on D-Day anniversary amid current global conflicts

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued a statement today following his attendance at the 80th anniversary ceremony of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Graham was part of a bipartisan Senate delegation that traveled to Normandy for the commemoration.

Senator Scott underscores need for financial literacy at Capitol Hill event

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, addressed attendees at the Jump$tart Coalition and National Endowment for Financial Education’s Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill. During his speech, he emphasized the significance of financial education and detailed his efforts to promote financial literacy nationwide. Senator Scott serves as co-chair of the Financial Literacy Caucus.

Scott and Cotton introduce bill to sanction ICC over actions against U.S. and allies

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act. This proposed legislation aims to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it attempts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Americans or their allies. Additionally, the act would revoke U.S. visas for individuals involved in prosecuting U.S., Israeli, or other allied citizens who are wrongfully targeted by the ICC.

Analysis: South Carolina one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports