Darline Graham is far from the first to take a family member’s Senate seat IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 26
Meet the South Carolina Democrat looking to flip Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat Dr Annie Andrews says her ‘mission remains the same’ as she now aims to unseat Darline Graham, sister of the late Republican senator The Guardian - US · Jul 26
Lindsey Graham’s death revives a rare and controversial custom: Keeping a Senate seat in the family Family members can offer name recognition and continuity in moments of disruption, but choosing senators based on bloodlines inevitably courts controversy, experts say The Independent UK · Jul 26
Netanyahu Is Slated To Arrive In US: Can Bibi Sway Trump's Major Iran Offensive Plan If Netanyahu indeed makes the trip as planned, it would send a signal that the planned escalation against Iran is on hold. But this could also be a ploy as the US and Israeli leaders have pulled off deception campaign ahead of attacks on Iran previously. International Business Times · Jul 25
What’s behind Maga influencer Laura Loomer’s about-face on Ukraine? After a Kyiv visit, rightwing firebrand now supports Ukraine – but perhaps it’s just because Trump favors a winner The Guardian - US · Jul 25
Trump and Zelenskyy to meet in Washington next week Kyiv did not immediately confirm whether President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet President Donald Trump in Washington next week or attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham Euronews · Jul 24
AOC responds to House GOP leadership holding up her AI-deepfake porn bill just to spite her IN FOCUS: ‘I don't think that we should be emboldening child pornographers and and helping abusers just because of some personal beef that they may have,’ the New York Democrat tells Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Jul 23
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford enters race for Graham’s seat Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford on Thursday jumped into the growing Republican special election primary for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat. Sanford, who served two separate stints in the House representing South Carolina’s 1st District, briefly ran for his old Charleston-centered seat this year before dropping out to… Roll Call · Jul 23
Trump appears to like ‘fake news’ as he promotes CNN data guru talking about his ‘effect’ In the segment, data analyst Harry Enten credits Trump’s ‘ability to move the electorate in primaries’ to his popularity in the GOP The Independent UK · Jul 23
'Lindsey Graham Was Gay': Hunter Biden Claims 'Closeted Gay Mafia' Exists in Washington Hunter Biden claims a network of closeted Republican politicians influences U.S. politics, naming Lindsey Graham among them. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
For Darline Graham, winning Trump’s endorsement may be the easy part South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham has collected several key endorsements since announcing Monday she would run for the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. But the political newcomer, who entered the race for a full six-year term at the urging of President Donald Trump, now faces a potentially… Roll Call · Jul 21
Rotunda tribute and Cathedral funeral announced for Lindsey Graham The late Sen. Lindsey Graham will be honored with a ceremony in the Capitol’s Rotunda ahead of a funeral at the National Cathedral next Tuesday. “For so many of us in the Senate and the House, myself included, Lindsey was more than a colleague, he was a friend,” Senate Majority… Roll Call · Jul 21
First Thing: Trump urged to end Iran escalation as US deaths and injuries rise Democrats call for end to war’s resumption amid widespread anxiety over casualties The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Lindsey Graham’s sister officially announces candidacy for full term to fill late brother’s shoes Darline Graham Nordone was appointed as her brother’s interim replacement last week after the senator died of an aortic tear
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 Trump Told Lindsey Graham's Sister 'Run, Darline, Run': Once Seen as a Caretaker, She's Now Running Under Pressure Darline Graham, initially appointed to complete her late brother's Senate term, announces her candidacy for a full term, backed by Donald Trump's endorsement, reshaping the 2026 Republican primary.
The Guardian - US · Jul 20 Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to run for full Senate term Interim senator appointed after Lindsey Graham’s death endorsed by Trump ‘for the Good of our Nation’
Roll Call · Jul 20 Darline Graham will seek a full term for late brother’s seat in South Carolina With President Donald Trump’s encouragement, Sen. Darline Graham will seek a full term to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham, setting up a potential battle with a pair of House Republicans who are also jostling for the seat. “I’m in,” Darline Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity in an…
The Guardian - US · Jul 20 The trouble with Trump’s latest nominees lies in one word: integrity As Todd Blanche, Erica Schwartz and Jay Clayton face the Senate, a fundamental disconnect becomes clear
The Guardian - US · Jul 19 Mission in Iran war has pivoted toward ensuring oil flow, Trump official says Energy secretary grapples with mounting criticism over length of US war as Democrat calls conflict ‘war of choice’
The Times of India · Jul 19 'That's what Lindsey wanted': Trump seeks Iran's inclusion in Russia sanctions bill President Trump wants Republican lawmakers to add Iran to the Russia sanctions bill. This legislation targets major buyers of Russian energy and aims to hold them accountable. The revised bill refines tariff authority and adds new measures for sanctions evasion. It also incorporates acts targeting Chinese support for Russia's defense…
The Guardian - US · Jul 18 Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman to join race to succeed Lindsey Graham in South Carolina Congressman to run for seat despite Donald Trump backing Graham’s sister, Darline, should she choose to run
The Guardian - US · Jul 17 ‘Run, Darline, run!’: Trump endorses Lindsey Graham’s sister for full Senate term Sister of the South Carolina senator who died last Saturday has not previously held any elected office
Ballotpedia · Jul 17 Weekly Brew: July 17, 2026 Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of July 13 - July 17.
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Trump endorses Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline for a full Senate term Trump backs Graham’s sister to run in the Republican primary to replace the late former senator