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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Trump endorsement helps boost Darline Graham in South Carolina primary to replace her late brother in US Senate – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to South Carolina’s Senate runoff

Republican nominee to face Democrat Annie Andrews in midterm after rushed campaigns for Lindsey Graham’s seat

The Guardian - US

Can Trump get Lindsey Graham’s sister elected?

The condensed two-week runoff campaign has proved contentious following an August 11 primary that saw both candidates emerge at the top of the field

The Independent UK

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At the Races: The president’s Palmetto test

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Nick Eskow…

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Trump puts $827,000 MAGA money behind Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline in tense Senate runoff

In the fight for the South Carolina Republican Senate nomination, Senator Darline Graham has secured major support from MAGA Inc., while Representative Ralph Norman intensifies his campaign efforts. Norman voices his worries regarding the role of super PACs in shaping elections. With rallies and endorsements from President Donald Trump on…

The Economic Times

The name Trump didn’t utter while stumping for Darline Graham

Ralph Norman. Those were two words President Donald Trump notably did not speak Friday night despite being on stage in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for about 80 minutes. The rally was meant to boost Sen. Darline Graham in a South Carolina GOP primary runoff, slated for Tuesday. By not mentioning her…

Roll Call

Gavin Newsom says California will sue Trump administration again to block ‘Orwellian rules’ meant to curb mail-in voting – as it happened

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Trump boasts ‘there has never been anything close’ to his endorsement winning streak

Trump boasted that his candidates have a 97% success rate across congressional, senate and gubernatorial elections

The Independent UK

Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment

Republican senator tries to assuage concerns but does not offer details of Graham’s national security experience

The Guardian - US

‘Pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot’: Trump's appeal to voters ahead of midterms

US President Donald Trump on Friday urged South Carolina Republicans to “pretend” he was on the ballot and turn out to vote for Darline Graham in Tuesday’s Senate runoff, using his own political popularity to rally support for the Republican political newcomer.

The Times of India

Trump unfazed as protester interrupts rally for Darline Graham

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The Independent UK

Trump’s message to South Carolina voters ahead of midterms: Pretend I’m on the ballot

President Donald Trump urged South Carolina voters to support Darline Graham. He asked supporters to pretend he is on the ballot for her. Graham is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. She is competing against Ralph Norman in a runoff election. Trump's endorsement aims to boost Graham's chances…

The Economic Times

Trump interrupted by protester as he stumps for Darline Graham after debate gaffe

The crowd booed and chanted ‘USA’ at the protestor who wore a shirt that said ‘Kill Your Local Pedophile’

The Independent UK

Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’

President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and jokes about bombing Iran

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Primary runoff will determine Lindsey Graham's (R) replacement on August 25

Incumbent Darline Graham (R) and Ralph Norman (R) are running in a special Republican Party primary runoff on August 25, 2026, in South Carolina to determine which candidate will be the Republican nominee in the state's general election on November 3, 2026. In the primary, Graham received 33% of the…

The Independent UK

Trump rides to rescue of handpicked Senate candidate days before make-or-break runoff

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The Independent UK

Trump goes all-in for Lindsey Graham’s sister after her stunning national security blunder

Voters across the state will decide Tuesday whether Graham or Rep. Ralph Norman secures the Republican nomination on the ballot this November

The Conversation

Darline Graham’s inherited Senate seat revives the ‘widow’s mandate’ with a sibling twist

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s July 2026 appointment of Darline Graham to fill the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term – and her subsequent decision to run for the seat – may seem unusual. After all, Darline Graham has no experience in elected office and was virtually…

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Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coin

Taiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China Sea. Tensions with China persist over these disputed maritime regions. The United States maintains unofficial relations and arms sales with Taiwan. Preventing Chinese regional hegemony remains a primary US…

The Independent UK

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea matter to the US and the world

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham faced criticism for saying national security was “not my thing” during a debate about Taiwan and the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham’s sister flops in first debate: ‘I’m not that informed on national security’

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The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham’s sister roasted over epic debate fail: ‘I’m not that informed on national security’

A Democratic strategist seized on the flub to call Darline Graham, ‘NOT the brightest crayon in the box’

The Guardian - US

Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’

She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China Sea

Roll Call

Russell Fry endorses Darline Graham in South Carolina primary runoff

South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham is consolidating the support of fellow Republicans, including former rival Rep. Russell Fry, ahead of an Aug. 25 runoff to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, on the November ballot. Fry finished third behind Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special primary election,…

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Rep. John Larson becomes the ninth U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary this year to a non-incumbent

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