Nancy Mace has represented South Carolina’s 1st district in Congress since 2021. A Republican, she previously served in the SC House (2018–2020) and is the first Republican woman elected to SC’s congressional delegation.
Lindsey Graham’s death triggers an interim appointment and a high-stakes Aug. 11 special primary to replace him. Gov. Henry McMaster can appoint a temporary successor, while Republicans eye potential contenders including Darline Graham Nordone, Nancy Mace and others as the field gears up for a crowded race.
Darline Graham Nordone has been appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to fill the late Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat for the remainder of the term, with a special election to determine a longer-term successor. President Trump has publicly endorsed the appointment, highlighting family ties as observers question democracy implications. The appointment will last until January 2027.
The White House has released a July Fourth report criticizing the Smithsonian’s portrayal of American history as biased toward activism. President Trump has issued an executive order directing sidewalk signs outside the Smithsonian and a temporary exhibit to present what he calls accurate information, while Smithsonian leadership defends ongoing scholarship and a fuller account of the nation’s story.
Senator Ruben Gallego has acknowledged relationships with two House staffers from Texas Democrats during his decade in the House. The disclosures are prompting renewed calls for a bright-line rule banning staffer relationships with lawmakers, with the ethics committee having previously dismissed related complaints. The story is developing as scrutiny expands across several members.
The late Sen. Lindsey Graham has left a vacancy prompting a high-stakes scramble for the state’s Senate seat. Darline Graham has started conversations about a potential campaign, while rivals eye the August 11 primary and funeral services for Lindsey Graham have been set.
Trump has endorsed Darline Graham Nordone to run in the August 11 South Carolina Senate special primary, urging she continue her late brother Lindsey Graham’s legacy. Darline, who has not held elected office, was sworn in to fill the seat after Lindsey Graham’s death and is facing a August primary to replace him on the ballot.
South Carolina Republicans are lining up to fill Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat after his death. Darline Graham Nordone is seeking a full term with Trump’s backing, while Ralph Norman and Russell Fry are mounting primary challenges ahead of the Aug. 11 vote. Filing closes July 28 and the November general election will determine the six-year term.
The National Defense Authorization Act has cleared the House with a 216-212 vote, boosting military spending and strengthening US-Israel defense cooperation. The measure now faces Senate scrutiny, with Democrats criticizing the price tag and war-related provisions while Republicans defend funding for readiness and security. The package also includes provisions tied to the SAVE America Act and election-related funding.
Several Republicans have jumped into the South Carolina U.S. Senate special election, linking their bids to President Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham Nordone. Sanford, Fry, Norman and Lynch are on the ballot or entering the race, while Gowdy remains a potential wildcard. The contest centers on loyalty to Trump and how endorsements shift the primary landscape.
The campaign cycle intensifies as Abdul El-Sayed defends his vision against Donald Trump’s critique of two Americas, while Trump amplifies attacks amid growing tensions around race, religion, and policy in Michigan.
South Carolina has held a special Republican primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and has produced a runoff. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman have advanced; Rep. Russell Fry finished a close third. The Aug. 25 runoff will almost certainly decide the GOP nominee who will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
Muslim public officials face rising anti-Muslim rhetoric from some Republican figures after Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win. CAIR warns that such rhetoric targets Muslim officials nationwide, while other Republicans condemn the tone amid a charged political climate.
Sen. John Fetterman has recorded a one-minute video praising Republican Sen. Dave McCormick and saying he will work with President Trump to defend Pennsylvania’s steel industry. The clip has intensified Democratic doubts about Fetterman’s party loyalty, prompted fresh talk of a possible party switch and handed Republicans a high‑profile talking point ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
The Los Angeles mayor has not appeared at a congressional hearing on homelessness, citing a busy schedule as scrutiny over the city’s handling of funds and the LAHSA board intensifies. Lawmakers have shown frustration as funding discussions pivot and questions remain about accountability.
Three Smithsonian museums face heightened scrutiny as federal authorities advance measures over content and staffing, with officials insisting exhibitions remain scholarly while political signals suggest tighter oversight. Anniversary celebrations at the National Museum of African American History and Culture contrast with federal pressure on how history is presented.