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'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....

Obama-appointed judge torches Trump admin in latest courtroom showdown, refers attorney for Bar review

A federal judge ruled Trump's $10 billion IRS lawsuit over leaked confidential tax returns was for an improper purpose, referring attorneys for discipline....

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Trump proposes 20% toll on cargo through Strait of Hormuz; restarts Iran blockade

The Strait of Hormuz is a major oil shipping route and the epicenter of the U.S. and Israel's ongoing war with Iran....

South Carolina governor taps Lindsey Graham's sister to serve as interim senator

The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham ignited a scramble among South Carolina Republicans to prepare for a special primary election to replace him on the GOP ticket....

Judge says Trump sued IRS for 'improper purpose'; refers his lawyer to bar

Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was settled by the Justice Department with an agreement to create a $1.8 billion "lawfare" fund that has since been scrapped....

Stocks end lower as oil prices surge on renewed Hormuz tensions, SK Hynix leads chip stock sell-off

Stocks fell on Monday after President Donald Trump announced he was reinstating what he called a blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz....

Inflation reports expected to show improvement with a caveat; Warsh heads to Capitol Hill

Tumbling oil prices in June are likely to provide some welcome good news for inflation....

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A Guide to the Uncanny 2026 Midterm Elections, and How We Got Here

A lot of things have changed in American politics since our writer went on parental leave....

Lindsey Graham’s Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger

Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has offered condolences to those who loved Mr. Graham while considering the political fallout from his death. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary electio...

Trump Administration Announces New Attack on the International Criminal Court

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will “dismantle” the international court that tries grave crimes “brick by brick, if necessary.”...

Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides

President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so....

How Lindsey Graham’s Journey From Trump Critic to Ally Made Him a Power Player

He initially called Donald Trump a “kook” who was “unfit for office,” only to join the new president’s Mar-a-Lago circle. “I’m still in the game,” Mr. Graham once explained of his much...