The Latest Breaking News from SC

Waltz: Interceptor Shortage Is Biden's Fault, Fake News, and Illegal To Discuss

The Trump administration official contradicted himself as he tried to explain away bad news from the Iran war.

Reason · 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

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Photos of the week | July 17-23, 2026

The House sprinted to the exits on Thursday for their summer recess while the Senate is scheduled to stick around for two more weeks. Here are some of the images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this past week.

Roll Call · Jul 24

Fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill passed by House

The House on Wednesday passed the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill shortly after rejecting an amendment that reignited Democratic fissures over Israel. In a mostly party-line 217-209 vote, the House passed the $47.3 billion National Security-State appropriations bill. That vote came on the heels of a vote earlier in…

Roll Call · Jul 15

Trump Asks Senate to Pass Crypto Bill in 'Honor' of Lindsey Graham — Elizabeth Warren Wants Guardrails to Prevent President From Profiting

President Donald Trump called on the Senate on Monday to pass the Clarity Act “in honor” of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), describing the late Republican as a "big supporter" of the cryptocurrency legislation.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Did Lindsey Graham Push Trump Toward War?

Plus: Trump's escalating war with Iran, the bipartisan congressional housing bill, and Graham Platner's campaign collapse

Reason · Jul 13

Who could replace Lindsey Graham? South Carolina's next steps after Senator's death

South Carolina's political landscape faces upheaval after Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden passing. Governor Henry McMaster must appoint a temporary replacement for the vacant Senate seat. A special primary election will soon select a new Republican nominee for voters. Ambitious conservatives are now vying for the open Senate position. This situation…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Trump Says He Spoke With Sen. Lindsey Graham Shortly Before His Sudden Death, Says He ‘Sounded a Little Tired’: Report

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) shortly before the South Carolina Republican died on Saturday, describing a final call that came after Graham returned from Ukraine and was focused on legislative work.

Benzinga · Jul 12

Trump ethics disclosure throws curveball at Senate crypto talks

The newly disclosed scale of President Donald Trump’s personal cryptocurrency-related profits since taking office last year comes right at a sensitive moment for Senate negotiations on a major digital assets bill that GOP leaders want to bring to the floor this month. Trump’s potential crypto conflicts have been a sticking…

Roll Call · Jul 2

Chuck Schumer Says Supreme Court Reaffirmed Birthright Citizenship: 'If You Are Born in America, You Belong in America'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said the Supreme Court has reinforced the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship, arguing that anyone born on U.S. soil is an American citizen despite renewed political debate over immigration policy.

Benzinga · Jul 1