Ron Johnson ‘prepared’ to take over Senate Budget Committee after Graham’s death
The Wisconsin Republican is effectively next in line under Senate rules.
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Trump says he spoke with Graham before late senator's death: 'It could have been his last call'
President Trump said he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) before his death on Saturday, stating that the South Carolina senator “sounded a little tired.” “He called and he said, ‘We're all set for the SAVE America Act.’ He was pushing the SAVE America Act like crazy,"
Nancy Mace eyes run to replace Graham in Senate
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is considering a run to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in the Senate. Asked about interest in replacing Graham, a person familiar with Mace’s thinking told The Hill Sunday morning: "YOLO” — the saying, “You Only Live Once.” Mace is
Federal funding and science doubled life expectancy. We can't do more with less.
We are at dangerous risk of turning back the clock on the strides we’ve made in public health.
Data centers become flashpoint in gubernatorial races
Political backlash to data centers is putting gubernatorial candidates in the hot seat as the presence of the massive AI infrastructure becomes a flashpoint in races up and down the ballot. Incumbent governors and hopeful challengers are are forced to wrestle with Americans’
Netanyahu says Lindsey Graham was 'very clear' about knocking out Iran's nuclear program
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) was "very clear" about knocking out Iran's nuclear program prior to his death the night before. "We removed this immediate and present danger of Iran with nuclear weapons that would've posed a
US ambassador to NATO says Iran ‘controlled by a bunch of crazy people’
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Sunday that Iran is “controlled by a bunch of crazy people” after escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. “President Trump's a peacemaker, Jake, and he wants a deal with Iran. He wants to make sure that they never have a
Til debt do us part: The coming collapse of the American wedding industry
The traditional wedding has become a luxury purchase — one that’s quickly pricing out the average couple.
Trump says Graham's death is 'big blow to the SAVE America Act'
President Trump on Sunday said Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-S.C.) sudden death is a "big blow to" the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, the president's legislative priority. Trump called in to NBC News's "Meet the Press" and told host Kristen Welker that
Lindsey Graham was 'loud and obvious, and sometimes even obnoxious': Tim Scott
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Sunday said his colleague Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly the night before, could be "loud and obvious, and sometimes even obnoxious." Scott reflected on his time working with Graham in the Senate during an appearance on "Fox News
NASA mulls sending a nuclear-powered Mars rover to the moon
Such a proposal represents outside-the-box thinking for NASA, which is becoming more common under Isaacman’s leadership.
Scott on Graham death: ‘America's lost a true statesman’
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Sunday that the U.S. has “lost a true statesman” after the death of his colleague, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) “We don't have many left, but he was a true statesman. But I've lost a friend. It is a morning of mourning for me. It's a powerful
Graham’s death leaves Senate agenda in limbo
The South Carolina Republican was a key player at the center of several major legislative battles.
Graham was scheduled to appear on ‘Meet the Press’ after Ukraine trip
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died suddenly Saturday night, was scheduled to appear on NBC News's "Meet the Press" after returning from a trip to Ukraine. "Senator Lindsey Graham was scheduled to appear on @MeetThePress this morning," host Kristen Welker wrote on the social
What happens next after Lindsey Graham's death? South Carolina law lays out the process
South Carolina law calls for a temporary appointment to fill the current Senate vacancy and a special Republican primary to select a replacement nominee for the November election. Voters would then choose who serves the next Senate term through the election process established
Colleagues, leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham
Tributes are pouring in for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday at the age of 71. In a post on his Truth Social platform Sunday, President Trump called Graham “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known.” “He was
Iranian official warns US after strikes: 'Keep your word or pay the price'
Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday warned the U.S. to maintain its end of an interim peace deal with Iran "or pay the price" following the latest airstrikes. "The era of one-sided deals is OVER," Ghalibaf wrote on the social platform X. "We told
Trump's Board of Peace is all hat, no cattle, to no one's surprise
The Board of Peace, then, is best understood as a paradigmatic example of a grandiose, self-serving, bait-and-switch public relations strategy that wastes time, energy and money, leaves urgent domestic problems unaddressed, and undermines America’s credibility abroad.
Live updates: Trump, nation mourn Lindsey Graham after senator's sudden death
Americans woke on Sunday to the shocking news that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who served in the upper chamber for more than two decades, died after a "brief and sudden illness." He was 71. President Trump, who counted on Graham as a fierce supporter, described the late GOP
Trump pays tribute to Graham: 'A true American Patriot'
President Trump on Sunday paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), calling his longtime ally who died unexpectedly the night before a "true American Patriot." "Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!" Trump wrote on Truth
Sen. Kennedy says democratic socialists will ‘lead their party to defeat’ in November
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said the Democratic Party is now controlled by their “loon wing” of democratic socialists who will lead them to electoral disaster in November in a new interview on Sunday. The GOP senator told John Catsimatidis, the radio host of “Cats Roundtable,”
Who Should Own the Robots?
In late February, Andrej Karpathy, a founding member of OpenAI who has since left the organization, posted on X that something had broken in the way software gets made. “It is hard to communicate how much programming has changed due to AI in the last 2 months,” he wrote. Coding
RFK Jr.’s focus on preventive health panel provokes new fears
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has his sights set on remaking another influential health panel, one that determines what preventive medical services insurers must cover for free. After Kennedy blocked the panel from meeting on multiple
Democrats apply 2024 lessons in Maine with Platner replacement process
Democrats in Maine have a rare task and a tight window to replace progressive Graham Platner with a new Senate nominee in the critical toss-up race, and observers see the party applying lessons from the 2024 presidential campaign switch up. Platner suspended campaign operations
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies of 'brief and sudden illness'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening at the age of 71, the long-time senator's office announced. “Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” Graham’s
Keir Starmer teases Norwegian PM after World Cup win
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer teased his Norwegian counterpart after England beat Norway in a World Cup game on Saturday. “Norway 1 - 2 Jude Bellingham. @JonasGahrStore, your boys took one hell of beating,” the outgoing prime minister wrote in a social media
Meta u-turns on AI feature amid privacy backlash
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta took down a new artificial intelligence model for Instagram on Friday, just days after debuting this feature to immediate public backlash. The company advertised its Muse Image AI model on Tuesday as a “creative partner” that people
US launches third round of strikes after Iran announces strait closure
The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Iran said it was closing this critical oil trading passage after the Islamic
Progressive House candidate responds to criticism over past comments about Black Dems
William Lawrence, a progressive running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House in Michigan, is responding to backlash over his previous criticism of Black political leaders. The Huffington Post on Saturday published Lawrence’s comments from a 2024 episode of his podcast,
5 things to know as preliminary hearings wrap up in Charlie Kirk shooting case
A preliminary hearing for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk unfolded in Utah this week, offering the first comprehensive look at the evidence prosecutors say ties Tyler Robinson to the shooting at Utah Valley University last fall. Judge Tony
Crypto bill faces make-or-break moment ahead of August recess
A cryptocurrency regulation bill is facing a make-or-break moment as senators seek to resolve remaining policy disputes in the next four-week stretch, which experts warn is likely the last window to pass the legislation before the midterm elections. Bipartisan negotiations over
Sunday shows preview: US-Iran tensions flare; Democrats grapple with Platner fallout
President Trump’s trip to Turkey this week for the NATO alliance’s summit made big headlines over his comments about the state of U.S.-Iranian negotiations and security risks posed by the Iran war. The president told reporters on his way back from the summit on Wednesday that
Trump rips Haberman, says she'll ‘pay the price’ over health reporting
President Trump slammed New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman after she questioned his physical and cognitive fitness during an appearance on MS Now, warning that she will “pay the price” when his multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the Times reaches court. In a lengthy
Cost of Iran war grows, as Trump throws its end into question
The cost of America’s military operations against Iran is steadily growing, with continued escalations over the Strait of Hormuz this week as President Trump threatens to blow up negotiations and return to all-out war. The immediate cost of military actions in the Middle East
Reflecting Pool drained again as issues plague Trump-backed renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark. Trump had hoped to have the pool ready to be showcased by July 4,
Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in West Bank
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said on Saturday he was detained for over an hour in the West Bank earlier this week by Israeli settlers and that the detention continued with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers arrived on the scene. “Israeli settlers, brandishing American made M4s,
Oregon’s Attorney General withdraws effort to delay Paramount and Warner Bros. merger
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield had been seeking documents from Paramount related to its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Rayfield also asked a state circuit court judge to delay the closing of the deal by 60 days so that his office could review the documents. But
English soccer star Harry Kane confirms he golfed with Trump: 'Surreal experience'
English striker Harry Kane said Friday that he played a round of golf with President Trump around 18 months ago in Florida after receiving an invite from the president himself. Speaking at a press conference in Miami ahead of England’s World Cup quarterfinal match against
Huckabee warns Iran not to ‘test’ Trump as tensions simmer
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warned Tehran on Saturday not to “test” the U.S. military after repeated threats from President Trump in recent days to carry out further strikes on Iranian infrastructure if the regime does not back down to U.S. demands. “The president’s
Democrats and democratic socialists should unite for election victories
Democrats must unify around winners of primaries across the ideological spectrum and focus on opposing Trump, solving the affordability crisis, and keeping America out of wars in order to win a majority in at least one congressional chamber in the midterms.
Senate Democrat expands probe into Kennedy Center spending
A Senate Democrat is expanding a probe into alleged corruption within the ranks of the renowned Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, accusing its leadership of mismanaging federally appropriated funds “to the detriment” of the venue. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) wrote in a