South Carolinians cast their ballots in a special Republican primary, a key step toward determining who will replace Senator Lindsey Graham. Polls have now closed, setting the stage for the November ballot and drawing attention to the implications for the Senate seat.

As lawmakers resume their seats in Washington, the agenda for the Senate remains unclear. With leading figures yet to announce concrete plans, the nation watches for signs of progress in a decidedly uncertain political landscape.

Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent South Carolina Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, passed away at age 71. A medical examiner’s report suggests a likely aorta tear following a brief illness.

Newly unsealed grand jury transcripts from 2022 show that key Republican figures, including Senator Lindsey Graham, privately cast doubt on former President Donald Trump’s claims of fraud in the 2020 election. Judge Scott McAfee in Fulton County lifted an order, allowing the testimony to be released and revealing a striking difference between public and private stances within Trump’s circle.

Some Republican leaders, including Lindsey Graham and Josh Hawley, have raised alarms about what they call a surveillance scandal tied to January 6. But Jen Psaki pushes back, suggesting that the outrage is misplaced and the evidence flimsy. Her comments underscore the persistent battle over how the Capitol events are remembered.

Senator Lindsey Graham’s enthusiastic call for a Trump 2028 run— despite the 22nd Amendment’s clear limit on presidential terms—has drawn sharp criticism. As global leaders expressed disapproval over Donald Trump’s address at the United Nations, Graham’s praise stood out, prompting questions about the senator’s motivations and the Constitution’s role in maintaining America’s democracy.