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Lindsey Graham’s sister to be sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday

EXCLUSIVE — Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in to his Senate seat on Tuesday afternoon, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The swearing-in ceremony, slated for 2:30 p.m., will occur nearly a day after Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) named Nordone to serve in Graham’s […]

Vance cancels appearance in front of House Republicans as blockade threatens GOP agenda

Vice President JD Vance is no longer attending the House Republican Conference meeting on Tuesday morning, an appearance that was expected to come as House GOP leadership tries to tamp down a conservative revolt on the floor. The vice president had to cancel his appearance in front of the GOP conference due to a “scheduling […]

Top economists and AI leaders warn of ‘unprecedented transformation’

AI and economic experts signed a joint statement calling for action from economists, policymakers, and technology leaders to prepare for an unprecedented transformation of the economy from artificial intelligence. The statement, with almost 200 signatories, said that “AI may become radically more powerful over the next 10 years.” It said that AI could drive an […]

Lindsey Graham’s death raises questions over GOP foreign policy direction

The future of the Republican Party’s foreign policy posture took an uncertain turn following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), one of the Senate‘s most influential champions of an interventionist, Reagan-era worldview. Graham was one of Washington’s leading voices on foreign policy, serving as a key adviser to President Donald Trump on issues […]

Rand Paul to ‘confront’ Fauci with hearing on gain-of-function research funding

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is slated to grill Dr. Anthony Fauci during a congressional hearing later this month on his role in gain-of-function research funding that preceded the COVID-19 outbreak over six years ago. The former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is set to testify on July 29, Paul announced […]

Sacramento sheriff slams Newsom and Democratic lawmakers over crime policy

Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is publicly breaking with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Democratic lawmakers over crime policy, accusing state leaders of failing to back tougher enforcement despite growing voter demand. In a wide-ranging interview on California Politics 360, Cooper said California has not gone far enough to address repeat theft, drug crime, […]

Omar endorses Michigan Senate hopeful el Sayed as ‘best choice’ to defeat GOP

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on Monday threw her support behind Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul el Sayed, whom she called the “best choice” to defeat the Republican candidate in November. Omar cited the progressive candidate’s opposition to corporate interests, focus on affordability, and support for universal healthcare as reasons for her endorsement. “Abdul leads with his […]

South Carolina governor names Darline Graham Nordone as Senate replacement for late brother

Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) tapped the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to finish out her brother’s term until it ends in January 2027. McMaster’s pick aligns with calls from President Donald Trump to choose Nordone for the role. During the ceremony, the interim senator memorialized her brother and vowed “to do this.” […]

WATCH LIVE: Henry McMaster appoints Lindsey Graham’s successor for vacant Senate seat

Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) will announce his appointment to fill late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat in the U.S. Senate during a press conference on Monday at 4 p.m. TRUMP CALLS FOR APPOINTING LINDSEY GRAHAM’S SISTER TO INTERIM SENATE SEAT Graham unexpectedly died on Saturday evening after suffering from an aortic dissection, according to Washington, D.C.’s […]

Sanders’s organizing group to feature Troy Jackson in latest fundraiser a week after Graham Platner drop out

Progressives in the Democratic Party are embracing Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson after their initial pick for the seat, Graham Platner, exited the race and dramatically fell from grace on the Left after a slew of scandals. Platner suspended his campaign last Wednesday and withdrew from the Senate race on Saturday after a Maine woman […]
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