Greer SC Politics
Greer is in Greenville County, South Carolina. Mayor, City of Greer: Rick Danner; County Council Chairman, primary county: Benton Blount.
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Jeffries and Kushner Meet to Discuss Potential Cooperation
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat, recently held a private meeting in Manhattan with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and informal adviser, to discuss…
House Democratic Leader Jeffries Meets with Jared Kushner
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, in recent weeks. This meeting, confirmed by a person familiar with the discussion, suggests that…
Senate OKs August Recess, Sidelines SAVE America Act
The United States Senate unanimously agreed to an August recess, with all 100 senators consenting to depart Washington at 4:57 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This…
Unions Fight for Clean Energy Jobs Amid Political Headwinds
Union workers at the Revolution Wind offshore project in New London, Connecticut, gathered on August 25, 2025, to discuss a Trump administration order to halt construction. This event…
Trump Admin: US-Canada Trade War Would Be ‘Devastating’
The Trump administration has indicated that a trade war with the United States would be devastating for Canada. This assessment comes as trade tensions between the two nations…
Gov. Abbott Dismisses Texas GOP Election Concerns
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently dismissed Republican concerns about the upcoming November midterm elections, despite polls suggesting tight races in the state. Speaking on Friday at the Texas…
US-Korea Drills, Chinese AI Discussed on GPS
A recent episode of Fareed Zakaria GPS, released on August 23, 2026, explored several pressing global issues, including the reduction of US-South Korea military drills, the rapid advancement…
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s 75-Country Visa Ban
A federal judge on Friday struck down the Trump administration's ban on immigrant visas from 75 countries, ruling the policy was contrary to law and exceeded the statutory…
Federal Judge Rules Trump-Era Visa Ban Illegal
A federal judge on Friday, August 21, 2026, struck down a Trump administration policy that banned the issuance of immigrant visas to individuals from 75 countries. The ruling…
Tim Scott backs Darline Graham despite debate flub
Senator Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, voiced strong support for fellow South Carolina Republican Senator Darline Graham on Sunday, August 23, ahead of her special GOP primary…
Tim Scott Affirms Darline Graham’s Senate Qualifications
Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, stated on August 23, 2026, that Senator Darline Graham is unequivocally qualified for the Senate. This declaration comes just ahead…
South Carolina Faces Fourth Election in 11 Weeks
South Carolina Republicans are preparing for their fourth primary election in 11 weeks on August 25, a delayed runoff to select a U.S. Senate nominee. This special primary…
