In a display of support for their late colleague, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Republican senators have endorsed the appointment of his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to fill his Senate seat for South Carolina. Sen. Roger Marshall praised Nordone, believing she would uphold the same values and intuitively vote in line with Graham’s views. Two days […]
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan began her testimony before the House Appropriations Committee by offering condolences on the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-Ky. Graham died Saturday from a ruptured aorta. Kagan expressed sympathies to Graham’s family and colleagues. She noted Graham’s significant role in her 2010 confirmation, mentioning he was one of five Senate […]
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, known for his hawkish interventionism, has passed away, leaving a gap in the Senate. His death affects more than policy; it impacts a unique political role he fulfilled over many years. Graham was a crucial link between traditional Republican foreign policy and the current administration’s “America First” posture. Graham […]
The Labor Department reported that U.S. inflation eased in June as prices for gas, clothing, and used cars decreased, offering relief to consumers. Prices dropped 0.4% from May to June, marking the largest monthly drop in four years. On an annual basis, inflation decreased to 3.5%, down from 4.2% in May, with expectations surpassed by […]
In May 2025, Eric Trump participated in the Token 2049 crypto event alongside other notable figures such as Zach Witkoff and Justin Sun. Despite typical financial disclaimers highlighting investment risks, transactions involving Trump-related ventures tend to exhibit substantial losses. Since the Trump presidency began, reports indicate over $2.2 billion in earnings for the family, yet […]
In 2015, Sen. Lindsey Graham called Donald Trump a “jackass” and warned Republicans that nominating him would result in a disaster. Trump retaliated by announcing Graham’s personal cellphone number during a campaign rally, urging his supporters to call the senator from South Carolina. Initially, the rivalry between Graham and Trump appeared unlikely to turn into […]
The Chinese Communist Party has expelled Ma Xingrui, a high-ranking official, accusing him of corruption and power abuse. Ma, formerly the party secretary for Xinjiang, is now the third Politburo member removed since 2022 as part of President Xi Jinping’s intensified anti-corruption efforts. Ma Xingrui’s downfall marks his exit from China’s top levels of power. […]
With the August recess approaching, House leaders are actively preparing a third reconciliation bill aimed at implementing two key priorities associated with Trump before the upcoming midterms. House Republicans are working urgently to pass a party-line spending bill that focuses on funding for the Pentagon and encourages states to impose stricter voting regulations for the […]
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan will appear before Congress to request increased security funding due to rising threats against federal judges and their families. The court seeks $228 million for the upcoming budget year beginning October 1, representing a $20 million increase from previous funding. This is the first Supreme Court […]
A bipartisan effort to establish Daylight Saving Time (DST) as a permanent fixture is gaining momentum in the U.S. House of Representatives. Following a key committee’s approval, the House Rules Committee set a floor vote for the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states the option to adopt DST year-round or opt out. Many coastal […]