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Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline, will serve out his Senate term

Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s younger sister and close confidant, will serve the remainder of the late senator’s term in Washington. “It's my honor to ask his little sister...

‘The halls of the Senate already feel empty’: Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seat

John Thune delivered a tearful tribute to Lindsey Graham on the Senate floor as a black veil covered the late South Carolina senator's desk.

Mamdani breaks silence on ‘perverted’ ally who helped sell Platner before scandal-plagued collapse

Zohran Mamdani says Morris Katz remains a top advisor despite Democratic Socialists of America urging allies to blacklist the consultant over Platner.

Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate as GOP rushes to protect fragile majority

Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Trump-endorsed Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Lindsey Graham, to fill his seat for the remainder of his term.

Democratic socialists erupt over 2028 endorsement as AOC speculation grows: ‘Dangerous path’

DSA's National Political Committee rejected an all-member poll on a 2028 presidential endorsement, sparking fury from factions pushing to back AOC.

Vance targets H-1B visas as anti-fraud tour visits battleground Wisconsin

Vice President Vance made a stop in Milwaukee on Wednesday to tout the administration’s crackdown on fraud, announcing that the Labor Department has launched investigations into foreigners involved in the H-1B visa program. H-1B visas are employer-sponsored, nonimmigrant visas that allow U.S. companies to hire foreign workers with specialty skills. “Here’s a simple principle, ladies...

Markey, Moulton look to capitalize on antiestablishment mood in Massachusetts Democratic Senate debate

The two Democrats vying for Massachusetts’s Senate seat wrestled to position themselves as the challenger in this race during a Wednesday debate, amid a growing appetite from voters across the country for antiestablishment candidates. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) launched his challenge for Sen. Ed Markey’s (D-Mass.) seat last fall. The 47-years-old congressman is calling for generational change...

US military resumes Iran strikes as Trump ramps up rhetoric

The U.S. military resumed strikes against Iran on Wednesday, aiming to further decimate its ability to disrupt maritime traffic, hours after President Trump threatened to unleash a “big attack” on the country. "At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their...

Iranian official issues warning to Trump over new threats: ‘We have no red lines’

An Iranian official on Wednesday warned Gulf states that Iran has “no red lines” when it comes to its defense, following a threat from President Trump to launch another “big attack” on Iran in retaliation for its attacks on commercial ships. “The Gulf states that have stood alongside Trump in the Iran-America regime conflict should...

Trump hands Zelensky major wins, with Putin on the ropes

President Trump on Wednesday kindled a significant thaw in relations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky when the two met on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, as Ukraine seizes the initiative in its more than four-year war against Russia. Trump announced the U.S. would buy Ukrainian drones and, even more importantly, gave a...

Faith groups urge White House to release funding for HIV/AIDS prevention

Five faith-based organizations are calling on the White House to release funding for HIV/AIDS prevention abroad that Congress already appropriated.  In a letter sent to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, the groups urged full funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria;...

Court rules Florida restrictions on race, gender education at colleges violate free speech rights

An appeals court on Tuesday ruled that part of Florida’s law restricting how race and gender are taught in classrooms, specifically provisions restricting how those topics are taught in colleges, violates free speech rights. In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit determined part of the Stop Wrongs Against Our...

‘We do not believe them’: Family, advocates want answers after fatal ICE shooting

Houston-area officials are comparing the shooting death to those of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Trump warms up to Ukraine, gets angry with Iran: Five takeaways from the NATO summit

President Trump and other leaders wrapped up the NATO alliance’s whirlwind summit in Ankara, Turkey on Wednesday with a number of significant developments. Trump gave Ukraine the go-ahead to produce Patriot interceptors amid its ongoing war with Russia, a move that will be celebrated by NATO members. At the same time, Trump lashed out at...

15 recent food, product recalls that may impact you

It's been a busy summer for recalls. Here are some you may have missed.

At last: Washington listened to Main Street’s cosmetology and barber schools

The U.S. Department of Education has granted barbering, cosmetology and massage-therapy programs more time to comply with its new accountability rule, recognizing the skilled, tip-earning work of these professions and the need for a more accurate measure of their graduates' earnings.

Over 600 drones seized by FBI during World Cup

Federal authorities have seized more than 600 drones for violating flight restrictions around World Cup games.

The Supreme Court just handed the political parties their best day in a generation

The Supreme Court's decision in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC has strengthened the political parties, allowing them to spend without limit in direct coordination with their candidates, while still maintaining transparency and accountability.

Trump says he is undecided on F-35s for Turkey

President Trump said Wednesday he is undecided on whether to readmit Turkey into the U.S.'s F-35 fighter jet program after expelling the country during his first term.  "I haven't totally made up my mind, but my inclination is to say, look, he's [Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan] done everything, he's helped us in so many...

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