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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…

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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

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

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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,…

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Rep. John Larson becomes the ninth U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary this year to a non-incumbent

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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

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.

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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…

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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

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

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

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…

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‘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

The Guardian - US

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…

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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

‘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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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

The Independent UK

Trump endorses Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline for a full Senate term

Trump backs Graham’s sister to run in the Republican primary to replace the late former senator

Roll Call

Trump backs newly appointed Darline Graham for full Senate term

President Donald Trump on Friday endorsed newly appointed South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham for a full Senate term, saying he asked her to seek the Republican nomination in next month’s special primary election to pick a replacement for her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. Darline Graham was sworn in to…

Benzinga

Trump Says He Has 'Somebody' in Mind After Lindsey Graham's Death Opens South Carolina Senate Race

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died suddenly Saturday night, creating an unexpected vacancy as he campaigned for a fifth term and temporarily narrowing President Donald Trump’s already fragile Senate majority.

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