Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death

The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.

Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Fee Could Double the Cost of Shipping

The potential expense of a 20 percent charge to move oil and other goods through the strait has stirred concern among shippers.

By Peter Eavis

Trump’s Hormuz Demand Implies Fee of $30 Million Per Supertanker - Bloomberg.com

Trump’s Hormuz Demand Implies Fee of $30 Million Per Supertanker  Bloomberg.com

Judge says Trump’s IRS lawsuit had no ‘basis in law or fact’

Ruling casts doubt on whether president and his family can benefit from immunity deal

Darline Graham Nordone has little political history beyond praising her brother

Darline Graham Nordone, the late senator Lindsey Graham’s younger sister, has the backing of President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott to serve out the remainder of her brother’s term.

By Ben Binday

US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade

American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversal Middle East crisis live – latest updates The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran hours after president Donald Trump said Washington would reinstate a maritime blockade on the country and, in an apparently policy reversal, charge ships for safe passage. “These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack inno...

By Peter Beaumont and agencies

South Carolina's governor names Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out his term

South Carolina's governor says he is appointing Darline Graham Nordone to finish the term of her late brother. Top Republicans, including President Trump, have coalesced around the pick.

By Sam Gringlas

Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate

South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator's term until early 2027.

James Carville blames Bernie Sanders for Trump being president in fiery rant

James Carville blasted insurgent democratic socialists as "useful idiots," arguing the far left paved the way for President Donald Trump getting elected.

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Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to fulfill remainder of his term in U.S. Senate

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.

Trump to claim declassified intel reveals 2020 election interference: MS NOW

Trump said he will make a "Speech to the Nation on Thursday evening, at 9 P.M. Eastern," without providing further details.

US National Science Foundation to ban projects with flagged Chinese institutions

The United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) is set to ban collaborations with Chinese research institutions designated as restricted entities, as well as their employees, under a new policy that moves away from seeking to balance security risks with the benefits of international collaboration. The policy reflects a broader congressional push by House Republicans to curb academic partnerships between China and the US, amid lawmakers’ concerns that such ties could contribute to Beijing...

By Lucy Quaggin

Middle East live: US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still 'possible'

The United States launched a fresh salvo of strikes against Iran early Tuesday, marking a new escalation in the resumption of hostilities, even as US President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran was still possible. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Trump’s Thursday address will reveal foreign plans to interfere in 2020 election he lost: report

President Trump regularly insists he won the 2020 election, and the speech could feed into these claims

By Josh Marcus

Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Graham Nordone WIll Finish His Senate Term - Forbes

Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Graham Nordone WIll Finish His Senate Term  Forbes

Judge says Trump tried to 'manipulate the judicial process' with $10 billion IRS lawsuit

President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS received a blistering rebuke by a federal judge on Monday. SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images A US judge issued a full-throated repudiation of Trump in a Monday ruling, POLITICO reported. Trump's lawsuit attempted to justify a settlement with an "anti-weaponization" fund, Judge Kathleen Williams wrote. She sanctioned two of Trump's personal attorneys who signed the initial complaint against the IRS. A federal judge held Monday that ...

Inside the White House: How Trump wields unchecked power to leave his mark on history

‘Regime Change,’ a book by two reporters from ‘The New York Times,’ offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the US administration during the second term of the New York real-estate tycoon

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

Trump's to give speech about foreign interference in 2020 election, MS Now reports

John Ivison: Trump’s Gordie Howe victory lap is the model for making deals with him

One observer said on CUSMA, Canada has to propose something that allows Trump to take the credit ‘without doing something that’s bad’

By John Ivison

US launches third straight night of strikes on Iran as Hormuz tensions escalate

United States forces conducted strikes on Iranian military assets for a third night. These actions aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping. President Trump announced plans to reinstate a blockade on Iranian shipping. The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of US-Iran confrontation. A maritime blockade of Iranian ports will take effect Tuesday.

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Is Darline Graham Nordone a Republican? A look at her and her husband Larry Nordone's political links

Darline Graham Nordone isn't confirmed to be a registered Republican. She was appointed by Gov. McMaster and backed by Trump. She is married to Larry Nordone.

‘Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness’ Showrunner Jeff Schaffer on Working With Obama (and Navigating Trump) With Larry David

The longtime David collaborator knows that 2026 is both a fitting and bizarre time to be feting the U.S.: "We’re celebrating America, warts and all. And right now, there's a saggy orange wart."

By Mikey O'Connell

Iran strikes tankers in Strait of Hormuz following US attacks

The UAE Defense Ministry said the country retained its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security.

Trump Sends Congress Formal Notice That Iran Conflict Has Resumed

As the conflict intensified, Trump said on Monday, the US was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open.

Oil surges as Trump says U.S. wants 20% charge for Hormuz flows

The announcement fueled bullish momentum after the U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend.

France, Germany, UK condemn Iran attacks as renewed fighting with US puts peace deal at risk

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Britain have condemned Iran's attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and on countries in the region, as Iran and the United States have traded attacks in recent days, casting doubt on their interim agreement to end the war.

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Trump Dings Lindsey Graham for Briefly Opposing Him Over Jan. 6

The president is now calling on the late senator's sister to replace him in Congress

By Ryan Bort

US military launches third night of strikes on Iran

The US military said it has launched a fresh salvo of attacks on Iran, marking the third night in a row that it had struck the country, as a deal to end the war falters.

Trump says deal with Iran still 'possible' as US launches third night of strikes

Trump said on Monday (Jul 13) that he wants Gulf nations to reimburse the United States for helping protect the Strait of Hormuz.

Lindsey Graham's younger sister appointed to complete his term in US Senate

Darline Graham Nordone will serve in the US Senate until Graham’s term expires in January, following his unexpected death at the age of 71.

Lindsey Graham's Sister Appointed to Fill His Senate Seat

Lindsey Graham's Senate seat is staying in the family ... with his sister officially tapped to take over after the longtime South Carolina senator's sudden death. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that Darline Graham Nordone will…

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"Don't Let China Win": President Trump Presses Senate On CLARITY Act In Final Stretch

"Don't Let China Win": President Trump Presses Senate On CLARITY Act In Final Stretch Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com, The Senate returns to Washington on July 13, with the clock running down on the most consequential piece of crypto legislation in years. Lawmakers now have roughly four weeks to schedule, debate, and pass the CLARITY Act before the August recess.  President Trump weighed in directly on Monday, posting on Truth Social that “in honor of Senator...

By Tyler Durden

US-Iran Attacks: Egypt, Saudi Arabia call for de-escalation, freedom of navigation

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said this in a statement as Iran and the United States exchanged a fresh round of attacks. The post US-Iran Attacks: Egypt, Saudi Arabia call for de-escalation, freedom of navigation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Trump vows to hit Iran hard, impose Hormuz transit fees

US President Trump vows to strike Iran “hard” and impose a 20% transit fee on all cargo through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-vows-to-hit-iran-hard-impose-hormuz-transit-fees/

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Mexico initiates criminal case against United States DOJ, state AGs over ICE deaths: Monday’s mañanera recapped

Sheinbaum told reporters that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) would file criminal complaints in the United States on Monday "due to the deaths of 17 compatriots" in the custody of ICE or in ICE operations. The post Mexico initiates criminal case against United States DOJ, state AGs over ICE deaths: Monday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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Just in: US military begins third night of strikes on Iran

The US military said Monday it had launched a fresh salvo of attacks on Iran, marking the third night in a row that it had struck the country, as a deal to end the war falters. The post Just in: US military begins third night of strikes on Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

The E3’s double standard: Condemning Iran, shielding the US - Tehran Times

The E3’s double standard: Condemning Iran, shielding the US  Tehran Times

US strikes Iranian submarine using maritime drones for the first time, following Ukraine’s example

Three kamikaze drones struck the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base - “Last night’s strikes reduced Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial vessels,” CENTCOM said The post US strikes Iranian submarine using maritime drones for the first time, following Ukraine’s example appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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