Trump interrupted by protester as he stumps for Darline Graham after debate gaffe The crowd booed and chanted ‘USA’ at the protestor who wore a shirt that said ‘Kill Your Local Pedophile’ The Independent UK · Aug 22
The Latest: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now The Independent UK · Aug 21
Primary runoff will determine Lindsey Graham's (R) replacement on August 25 Incumbent Darline Graham (R) and Ralph Norman (R) are running in a special Republican Party primary runoff on August 25, 2026, in South Carolina to determine which candidate will be the Republican nominee in the state's general election on November 3, 2026. In the primary, Graham received 33% of the… Ballotpedia · Aug 21
Trump tries to shrug off opponents’ rush to define him as lame duck By continuing to tease a bid for a legally prohibited third term, President Donald Trump could delay what every second-term president resists: becoming a lame duck. Any president approaching the final two years of their second term eventually becomes that weakest of political birds. Lawmakers, foreign governments, political donors, journalists… Roll Call · Aug 21
Trump goes all-in for Lindsey Graham’s sister after her stunning national security blunder Voters across the state will decide Tuesday whether Graham or Rep. Ralph Norman secures the Republican nomination on the ballot this November The Independent UK · Aug 21
Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’ She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China Sea The Guardian - US · Aug 19
Russell Fry endorses Darline Graham in South Carolina primary runoff South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham is consolidating the support of fellow Republicans, including former rival Rep. Russell Fry, ahead of an Aug. 25 runoff to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, on the November ballot. Fry finished third behind Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special primary election,… Roll Call · Aug 14
Rep. John Larson becomes the ninth U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary this year to a non-incumbent Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 13
Trump’s golden touch is tarnished after rough nights for ‘My Pillow guy,’ Lindsey Graham sister and anti-Muslim Ogles ANALYSIS: Trump whiffed on one big endorsement on Tuesday, might have made a bum one in South Carolina and flopped in Tennessee, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Aug 12
Big Wins, Major Upsets And A Trump Setback. Here's What Happened In Tuesday's Primaries. Tuesday's primaries offered a glimpse of the battles shaping the 2026 midterms, from Democratic fights over ideology and generational change to fresh questions about the power of President Donald Trump's endorsement. International Business Times · Aug 12
After Patriot Games’ MAGA vibes, Trump can’t shake Congress GENEVA, Ohio, and JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Unburdened by a Congress on summer break, President Donald Trump on Tuesday watched his Patriot Games finale like a stoic Roman emperor. But he was soon reminded that congressional business looms, and acknowledged the 80th Congress built a legal wall that could… Roll Call · Aug 12
Minnesota, South Carolina & Wisconsin: Trump endorsement delivers mixed results in Republican primaries President Donald Trump's endorsements produced mixed results in Tuesday's Republican primaries, with his preferred candidates losing one key race, advancing to a runoff in another and securing nominations in Wisconsin. The Times of India · Aug 12
Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican Senate primary Darline Graham will face Ralph Norman in the August runoff election. Governor Henry McMaster had appointed Graham to serve the senator's remaining term. Trump endorsed Graham for the full six-year term. The eventual Republican nominee is favoured to win the November election. The Economic Times · Aug 12
Darline Graham to face Ralph Norman in South Carolina Republican primary runoff Norman beat out Russell Fry, a congressman, and Mark Sanford, a former governor, to advance is closely contested race The Guardian - US · Aug 12
Roll Call · Aug 11 Darline Graham will face Ralph Norman in South Carolina Senate runoff Bolstered by President Donald Trump’s endorsement, South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham advanced Tuesday to a runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican special primary election to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, on the November ballot. With more than 95 percent of votes counted, Graham led a 10-candidate field…
The Guardian - US · Aug 11 ‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor Republicans, including Graham’s sister, Darline, expedite campaigns to replace late senator in special primary race
Roll Call · Aug 10 10 candidates vie to replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina Three days after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, his sister, Darline Graham, was sworn in to complete the remainder of the South Carolina Republican’s term. With President Donald Trump’s encouragement, she quickly declared she’d seek a full six-year term. Yet the limited polling available suggests Tuesday’s snap special election primary to…
Roll Call · Aug 10 Roll Call on the Road: South Carolina CQ Roll Call traveled last week to South Carolina, which is playing host to Tuesday’s special primary election to select a new Republican Senate nominee following Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death. Photo editor Bill Clark captured some of the action as Senate hopefuls — and other South Carolina candidates —…
The Independent UK · Jul 27 ‘I don’t believe in nepotism:’ Republicans revolt against Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham for late brother’s seat ANALYSIS: Trump’s decision to endorse Darline Graham has, if anything, spurred other South Carolina Republicans to run, Eric Garcia writes
Roll Call · Jul 27 Out of sight, out of mind? Not this August Few things are certain in Congress anymore. One thing lawmakers can still count on? August recess. But the five-week-long break for the House isn’t all fun and games — especially ahead of the tight midterm elections battle for the majority. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is packing his bags for a…
Roll Call · Jul 23 Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford enters race for Graham’s seat Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford on Thursday jumped into the growing Republican special election primary for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat. Sanford, who served two separate stints in the House representing South Carolina’s 1st District, briefly ran for his old Charleston-centered seat this year before dropping out to…
Roll Call · Jul 21 Can the GOP trifecta meet their ‘mandate’ moment? When Republicans won in 2024, they promised to use their coveted trifecta to deliver on an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for President Donald Trump’s agenda. With few legislative days left ahead of midterms, some argue they should have done more. It’s left some lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of their red…
Roll Call · Jul 21 For Darline Graham, winning Trump’s endorsement may be the easy part South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham has collected several key endorsements since announcing Monday she would run for the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. But the political newcomer, who entered the race for a full six-year term at the urging of President Donald Trump, now faces a potentially…
Roll Call · Jul 20 Darline Graham will seek a full term for late brother’s seat in South Carolina With President Donald Trump’s encouragement, Sen. Darline Graham will seek a full term to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham, setting up a potential battle with a pair of House Republicans who are also jostling for the seat. “I’m in,” Darline Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity in an…
The Guardian - US · Jul 18 Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to run