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Lindsey Graham, Trump ally, dies at 71

The South Carolina Republican and foreign policy hawk shaped modern GOP politics as one of Trump's closest allies

Salon · Jul 12

Lindsey Graham, defense hawk and four-term senator, dead at 71

Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., a long-standing foreign policy hawk who became a close ally of President Donald Trump during his final years, has died at 71 “from a brief and sudden illness,” according to his office.   The Washington, D.C. medical examiner Sunday issued preliminary findings that Graham died…

Roll Call · Jul 12

CNN distances itself from their conservative commentator Scott Jennings’ claims about Mitch McConnell’s health

‘His account of a personal conversation with Senator McConnell reflects his experience and is not CNN reporting,’ network spokesperson said

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Graham Platner Dropped Out, but His Shadow Lingers Over Democrats and U.S. Politics

Democrats passed over the opportunity to be the sane party in favor of bad people and worse ideas.

Reason · Jul 10

GOP charging guests tens of thousands of dollars to attend Trump’s ‘midterm convention’

Republican gathering in Texas dubbed ‘Trumpapalooza’ could prove expensive for ‘honorary delegates’

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Ted Cruz warns Talarico has “real chance” to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat

Calling into Gov. Greg Abbott's guest-hosted Hannity radio show, the Republican senator said Talarico is “charming” enough to win over voters “who may not be paying close attention to the issues.”

The Texas Tribune · Jul 9

The working-class Dems beyond Platner

Working-class candidates like Minnesota's Kaela Berg and Montana's Sam Forstag are focusing on blue-collar issues

Salon · Jul 9

Daily Show mocks Mitch McConnell over his ‘totally legit’ 20-minute phone calls with numerous Republicans

Host Ronny Chieng scorns GOP response to veteran’s health crisis as correspondent Michael Kosta speaks up for rule by ‘aging, cognitively-impaired, technically dead senators’

The Independent UK · Jul 9

At the Races: As Maine goes …

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a challenger to Sen.…

Roll Call · Jul 9

GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin Signals 2028 Presidential Favorite— and it's Not JD Vance

Top GOP financier Ken Griffin has reportedly expressed his support for Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance for the potential 2028 GOP presidential primary.

Benzinga · Jul 9