Darline Graham has secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina, succeeding her late brother Lindsey Graham and underscoring Donald Trump’s enduring influence over party primaries ahead of the midterm elections.
Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Canadian auto imports and proposed a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, while the U.S. also announced expanded sanctions to isolate Iran under 'Operation Economic Outcast'.
Rep. Ralph Norman implied that his South Carolina special GOP U.S. Senate primary runoff rival, Sen. Darline Graham, is the preferred candidate of the establishment.
The South Carolina Senate runoff election has begun, with candidates Darline Graham and Ralph Norman emerging from a special election sprint. Graham will emphasize her closeness to President Trump, while Norman will highlight his conservatism.
Donald Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham for the South Carolina GOP Senate nomination is being tested as other hopefuls, including Russell Fry and Ralph Norman, enter the race.
The Trump administration has proposed a significant increase in H-1B visa fees, expanding the charge beyond new arrivals, which could impact Indian aspirants. Concurrently, the US is escalating trade disputes with Canada, with threats of increased tariffs on automobiles, while also facing criticism for its stance on international judicial bodies.
Representative Ralph Norman, R-S.C., has criticized Senate Republican leaders for taking a five-week recess, demanding action on the stalled SAVE America Act and other conservative priorities.
Rep. Russell Fry, who placed third in the South Carolina special GOP U.S. Senate primary, has endorsed Sen. Darline Graham ahead of the runoff election where she will face Rep. Ralph Norman.
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham, has advanced to a runoff election for a US Senate seat in South Carolina. This development comes amidst other news including rising oil prices due to doubts over a US-Iran deal and a Trump administration decision to end Medicaid funding for children's transgender care.
Representative Nancy Mace has broken from Donald Trump's preference by endorsing Ralph Norman in South Carolina's special Senate election, which aims to fill the seat of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Darline Graham has succeeded her late brother Lindsey Graham in the Senate, as Russell Fry, Nancy Mace, and Ralph Norman are reportedly eyeing the South Carolina seat.
The US Supreme Court temporarily sided with Trump on mail-in voting restrictions, while Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford exchanged insults over trade disputes. Meanwhile, South Korea vowed to turn Trump's overtures into North Korea talks, and reports emerged of Trump's call with Pakistan's Army Chief ahead of a Tehran visit.
Donald Trump is considering going all-in for Darline Graham in the South Carolina Senate runoff, amidst an intra-MAGA fight. Russell Fry has backed Graham, while Mark Lynch has endorsed Ralph Norman, who is also in the runoff.
Republican lawmaker Ralph Norman has announced his entry into the South Carolina Senate race. He will be challenging Lindsey Graham, despite former President Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham.