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Mike Johnson Says Pentagon Wants $350 Billion To Fight 'Communism On Our Own Shores' And Much Of The Request Is Classified

House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a £261 billion defence funding boost, with details largely classified. The request, tied to domestic and global threats, faces scrutiny over its secrecy and scope.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

White House lobbies skeptical Republicans on reconciliation bill

Vice President JD Vance and White House aides waged a full-court press on Capitol Hill Wednesday, urging House Republicans to rally behind a $95 billion reconciliation package that would fund the Iran war, farm aid and voter ID measures. The House Budget Committee plans to mark up a fiscal 2027…

Roll Call · Jul 15

South Carolina and Maine will be the first states to replace a major party U.S. Senate nominee since 2016

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 15

Russian poisoning and AI photos: conspiracy theories abound over Graham and McConnell

A collision of online conspiracy theories have come for two of the most powerful Senate Republicans in recent days

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, sworn in to fulfill his Senate term

Lindsey Graham’s younger sister appointed by South Carolina’s governor three days after senator’s death

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades

Since South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death on June 11, 2026, much of the commentary has focused on his evolution from Donald Trump critic to Trump ally.

The Conversation · Jul 14

Maine Democrats in sprint to replace Platner on Senate ballot

The Maine Democrats running to replace Graham Platner as their party’s nominee for Senate are seeking to turn the page from the former standard-bearer without abandoning his supporters. At least seven Democrats are competing in what’s been a two-week campaign for the nomination to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins,…

Roll Call · Jul 14

Indian-origin Florida man targeted in a fake 'Muslim city' conspiracy; he files lawsuit, says he's not even Muslim

An Indian-origin realtor in Florida Venkatesh Yerramsetty found himself in a tricky situation after several media personalities and podcasters claimed that he was making a Muslim city as part of a larger plan of Muslim takeover of Florida, where Sharia law would be imposed. He approached the court as he…

The Times of India · Jul 14

Quick Facts About Lindsey Graham's Sister, Darline Nordone: Why Was She Appointed to Replace Late Senator?

Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's adopted sister and a long‑time disability rights official, has been appointed to finish his US Senate term for South Carolina after his sudden death in Washington.

International Business Times UK · Jul 14

Darline Graham sworn in to the Senate as first sister to succeed a brother

Sen. Darline Graham took the oath of office Tuesday to fill the vacancy left by the unexpected death of her older brother, four-term Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. The late Graham died Saturday night at age of 71 of an aortic dissection, according to preliminary findings by the D.C. medical examiner. …

Roll Call · Jul 14