Vance postpones House GOP visit

Graham GOP challenger announces bid for special Senate primary

Mark Lynch, who lost to late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in the GOP Senate primary last month, said Monday he will seek the nomination to replace the longtime South Carolina lawmaker on the ballot after the latter died on Saturday. “A lot of you have asked. Yes, it’s

Trump says US will 'take out' Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility

President Trump on Monday said the U.S. could soon attack Pickaxe Mountain in Iran as American forces launched a new round of strikes against the country. “Pickaxe is a possible target for a nice big fat shot right near the front door,” Trump said in an interview on "The Hugh

Russell Fry moves toward South Carolina Senate run

The two-term Republican has been in touch with the White House about running for the seat held by the late Lindsey Graham.

Trump shrinks Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah

President Trump on Monday signed executive orders shrinking the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah. “We’re actually giving more than we did the first time back to the people of Utah,” Trump said in an Oval Office signing. The size of

Appeals court revives lawsuits claiming link between acetaminophen, ADHD and autism

A federal appeals court on Monday revived hundreds of lawsuits where plaintiffs claimed to have evidence of a link between acetaminophen and neurodevelopmental disorders. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of ​Appeals said a lower court improperly threw out testimony from scientific

Explaining What We Know About the Obama Presidential Center Contractor Disputes

Q: Does Barack Obama still owe contractors or subcontractors money for work done on his presidential library in Chicago? A: Some subcontractors have said they were not paid for their work. The Obama Foundation told us that the construction project manager (Lakeside Alliance)

US military launches strikes on Iran after Trump brings back naval blockade

The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Monday, hours after President Trump announced the U.S. Navy would reinstate the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The fresh strikes, which kicked off at 4:45 p.m. EDT at Trump’s direction, mark the third

Data centers roil governor's races

{beacon} Technology Technology Your feedback matters to us. Take our brief newsletter survey to help us improve the newsletters you read every day. The Big Story Data centers become flash point in gubernatorial races Political backlash to data centers is putting

Maine senators demand independent investigation after ICE shooting

Maine’s two senators are demanding an impartial investigation into the fatal shooting of a Colombian man by immigration authorities, with Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) relaying claims from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that the man had weaponized his vehicle. King told

HHS watchdog expects $5.56 billion in recoveries and savings

The federal watchdog for the Department of Health and Human Services generated $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and projected savings over a six-month period, according to a report issued Monday, and barred just over 1,200 individuals and companies from federal programs.

Police arrest man at Capitol with firearm

A Mississippi man allegedly spotted with a handgun in his lap outside the U.S. Capitol's North Barricade is in custody, U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) said Monday. Wendell J. Royster, 67, of Columbia, Miss., faces one count of carrying a pistol without a license and no permit,

Trump Loses 13th Straight Attempt to Get State Voter Rolls

The Trump administration’s Justice Department has filed 31 federal lawsuits seeking to force 30 states and Washington, D.C., to hand over their unredacted voter rolls. As of Monday afternoon, its record is 0-13 . On Monday, Judge Thomas E. Johnston of the U.S. District Court

Graham's sudden death prompts frenzy over his successor

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) sudden death over the weekend has prompted a frenzy among Republicans as they eye to succeed him in the Senate next year. Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed Darline Graham Nordone, Graham’s sister, to fill the remainder of her brother’s term

Pilot dies fighting Colorado wildfires

A pilot died on Sunday when his helicopter crashed as he fought wildfires in Colorado, according to local authorities. The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) said on Facebook the pilot, 56-year-old Nicholas Dale, died after his K-MAX helicopter, manufactured by Kaman

White House says Trump supports Graham's Russia sanctions bill

President Trump is supporting the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) Russia sanctions bill, a White House official confirmed to The Hill on Monday. The confirmation comes amid a push on Capitol Hill led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) to get members of Congress to pass the

Microsoft carbon emissions rose 25 percent in 2025 as AI data centers grow

Microsoft reported a 25 percent jump in carbon emissions in 2025 as it sets out to grow its use of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The emissions increase was "driven primarily by the expansion of our datacenter infrastructure and pausing our use of non-additional,

Trump formally informs Congress of Iran war resumption

President Trump formally notified Congress last week that the U.S. has resumed military strikes against Iran, providing the Pentagon an extra 60 days to utilize U.S. forces in the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) theater absent congressional approval. Trump told lawmakers in a

South Carolina Governor Picks Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Finish Term

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone Monday to finish out the Senate term of her belated brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. “Today under the law, it’s my duty—and honor—to name someone to serve and replace this irresistible man, this

Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) has appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), to fill the remainder of her brother’s term in the Senate on Monday following the GOP senator’s sudden death over the weekend. Nordone is expected

What is aortic dissection, the medical emergency linked to Graham's death?

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) sudden death on Saturday at the age of 71 has been attributed to an aortic dissection, raising questions over the rare but often fatal condition. Francisco Diaz, D.C.’s chief medical examiner, said in a statement Sunday that his office’s

FBI visits Graham's DC home

FBI personnel visited late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) home in Washington, D.C., on Monday, less than 48 hours after he died of an aortic dissection. At least six men and two women in FBI gear were at Graham’s row house in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of D.C., according to

House Republicans Play Hooky as Mike Johnson Scrambles to Control Them

One obstacle House Speaker Mike Johnson faces in advancing the GOP agenda in Congress: Outgoing House Republicans are exhibiting a congressional variation of senioritis. A new analysis by Bloomberg Government finds that, “overall, House Republicans who aren’t coming back next

Thune chokes up on Senate floor speaking about Graham

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) choked up on the Senate floor Monday afternoon as he spoke in memory of his friend, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly on Saturday night from an aortic dissection. “It’s difficult to count the ways in which Lindsey’s

New Video Raises Questions About ICE’s Story on Deadly Maine Shooting

New footage from ICE’s fatal shooting in Maine Monday morning shows the victim’s car still running in circles after they shot him at the wheel. The Portland Press Herald released footage from immediately after the shooting in Biddeford, Maine, showing ICE agents attempting to

Collins calls for 'full and impartial investigation' into Maine ICE shooting

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Monday called for a “full and impartial investigation” into a deadly shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in her state. “The shooting in Biddeford requires a full and impartial investigation of what happened. It is my

How Trump Commemorated Lindsey Graham in First Speech Since Death

Donald Trump’s first speech after Lindsey Graham’s passing didn’t include one word about the prominent South Carolina Republican’s shocking death. Instead, the president opted to use his time before the American public to stump for an upcoming IndyCar race. Trump didn’t seem

Hunter Biden says Secret Service protection pulled after Loomer picture

Hunter Biden said he had his Secret Service protection pulled after right-wing influencer Laura Loomer shared a picture online of him with his family in South Africa. On July 7, Biden appeared on the podcast series "Friends Keep Secrets" with producer Benny Blanco, rapper Lil

If permanent daylight saving time bill passes, would your state be impacted?

The House could vote on a bill this week that would make daylight saving time permanent.

Trump says he will give primetime speech Thursday amid flare-up with Iran

President Trump said Monday that he will be addressing the nation later this week amid escalations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The speech is set to be delivered on Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT, Trump announced on Truth Social. He did not say what the speech would be about,

Nearly 20 percent using savings to buy groceries, with credit card use rising: Analysis

Almost 20 percent of adults dipped into their savings to pay for groceries last year, according to a new report from the Urban Institute. The report, released on Monday and based on December 2025 data from the think tank’s Well-Being and Basic Needs survey, noted that 19.6

Who is Darline Graham Nordone?

The younger sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Darline Graham Nordone, has been catapulted into the spotlight as a replacement for her older brother and former guardian. Although the deceased lawmaker was her senior by just seven years, he took over caring for

Watch live: McMaster announces Senate appointment for Graham's seat

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is set to announce his pick to fill the remainder of Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R) Senate term after the lawmaker's unexpected death over the weekend. Graham, who easily won his primary election last month, died Saturday of an aortic

States make last-ditch effort to stop the Paramount ‘media behemoth’

A dozen state attorneys general are trying to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery they warn would raise movie prices and crush cable TV distributors. The states - California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New

In a first, US military used seaborne drones in attack on Iran port

The U.S. military used one-way attack seaborne drones in an assault on an Iranian port on Sunday — the first instance of U.S. forces utilizing sea drones in combat operations. The military utilized three Corsair unmanned surface vessels to strike a ship maintenance facility

Map: Cases of 'explosive' diarrhea illness continue to climb

Michigan alone has confirmed more than 2,000 cases. It's still unclear what has caused the spike in illness.

12 Blue States Defy DOJ and Sue to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Twelve Democratic-led states on Monday sued to stop Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that a merger of two of the country’s largest media companies would hurt American consumers. The attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado,

Graham's sister on Trump's Senate recommendation: 'Devastated right now'

The sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has responded to a recommendation from President Trump for her to fill her brother’s seat. “Actually, I’m just kind of like devastated right now,” Darline Graham Nordone said during a call with The New York Post on Monday,

States sue to block Paramount-Warner Brothers Discovery merger

A dozen state attorneys general on Monday filed a joint lawsuit seeking to block Paramount's pending takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery, the sprawling media company that owns one of the world's largest movie and television studios and cable news channel CNN. The deal would

Here's who could replace Graham in Senate

The race is on to replace Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) after his unexpected death on Saturday evening. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is expected to announce a temporary appointment for the longtime senator on Monday at 4 p.m. EDT, according to his office. McMaster’s

Why isn’t the world retaliating against US tariffs?

Despite President Trump's imposition of tariffs, the EU and other countries have refrained from retaliating, instead choosing to uphold the principles of multilateralism and non-discrimination in trade, and to take their trade elsewhere.

Judge halts Trump's settlement with IRS

A federal judge Monday voided President Trump’s settlement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), finding that the lawsuit that served as the hook for the $1.776 billion so-called Anti-Weaponization fund amounted to collusion as the two parties were never truly averse. The

Trump revamps Iran clash; Graham’s final hours

It’s Monday. Welcome back! The World Cup is down to four teams: Argentina, England, France and Spain. The final is less than a week away! In today's issue: 🚢 IN THE WHITE HOUSE A game of tug of war with the Strait of Hormuz: President Trump justreimposed the U.S. naval

House Republicans to huddle with CBO chief amid reconciliation talks

GOP lawmakers want Phillip Swagel to take a different approach to scoring their aspirational reconciliation bill.

Meta expanding plans for its largest data center

Meta will expand its largest data center to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity as investment in the project hits more than $50 billion, the company announced Monday. The Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, La., was announced in October and was originally projected to cost

Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens for his seat

Stevens will battle Abdul El-Sayed for the Democratic nomination in the August primary.

Health insurers' $1.7 trillion revenue sparks concern

Physician-legislator Greg Murphy is calling for the breakup of the seven largest for-profit health insurance conglomerates, which he says are taking almost $2 trillion annually from the American people while denying care to those who need it most.

Mitch McConnell finally breaks silence, but more answers needed

Even after Sunday's statement, not everyone is convinced.

'Fat Leonard' planning to ask Trump for pardon or commutation

Con man Leonard Glenn Francis, also known as "Fat Leonard," the mastermind of one of the largest U.S. military bribery scandals, plans to ask President Trump to pardon him or commute what's left of his prison sentence. Francis, also a former Malaysian defense contractor, told