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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.
Trump Media & Technology has unveiled Truth API, a paid low‑latency feed that will deliver real‑time posts from the platform’s top 10 accounts from August 1. Executives have discussed charging institutional customers up to $100,000 a month (or $60,000 on three‑year plans). Lawmakers and ethics experts have warned it will let traders profit from presidential posts and raise conflict‑of‑interest and market‑manipulation concerns.
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.
US forces have carried out repeated airstrikes on Iranian military sites and Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on US-linked facilities and civilian infrastructure across the Gulf, including Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. CENTCOM has confirmed multiple US service deaths and a controlled detonation fatality; regional air-defence systems are intercepting incoming threats.
The ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu has prompted New York City’s mayor to urge federal action, while the prime minister seeks to address the UN General Assembly. Polls show mixed public opinion on arrest calls in the US, and Netanyahu is pressing on with plans to travel to New York.
Funeral services for Senator Lindsey Graham have taken place in Washington and South Carolina after his sudden death on July 11. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have attended memorials that have highlighted Graham’s influence on U.S. foreign policy and set off a scramble for his Senate seat in South Carolina.
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 White House is facing renewed scrutiny over Natalie Harp, Trump’s close aide known as the “human printer,” as reports of her role and gifts surface during the Irish visit. Independent reporting shows Harp’s proximity to the president has sparked internal tensions and renewed questions about media access and internal communications.
Five London-based men in their mid-20s have been released on bail following a police probe into a suspected explosives plot near RAF Fairford, a base used by US forces to target Iran. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and that the threat may have involved proxies or foreign-state actors. Iran denies involvement.
An Omani co‑pilot has attacked the captain aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 and has attempted to seize control to crash the aircraft on Sept. 30. Passengers and off‑duty crew have overpowered and restrained him; the jet has made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. UAE prosecutors have opened a terrorism probe and say the suspect has admitted planning a suicide attack inspired by 9/11.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a co‑pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane. The injured captain, identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar, has been taken to hospital in Tabuk. Passengers and on‑duty crew have overpowered and restrained the attacker; all passengers have returned to Tel Aviv.
Passengers and crew have foiled a pilot’s attempt to crash a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The attacker has been subdued; the injured Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, is in stable condition and the cockpit has been secured. Netanyahu has said it is too early to determine the attacker’s motive, while India’s embassy confirms the captain’s health update.
The Flydubai FZ1073 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has diverted to Tabuk after a midair altercation in the cockpit. UAE authorities are coordinating with Saudi and Emirati agencies to determine motives, possible terrorism links, and any prior planning. The captain, Smit Machchhar, is recovering, and investigations are under way across multiple jurisdictions.
The newly appointed White House press secretary has served for less than a week amid intense scrutiny over her legal credentials and the administration’s response to a difficult briefing. President Trump says she should reconsider, citing how the media has treated her.
President Donald Trump has prompted White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to leave the role after five days. Zacharia faced intense scrutiny after a short debut briefing and questions about claims that she had passed the bar; she has admitted she did not pass the bar and has given interviews defending her preparedness.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has exited after a five‑day tenure marked by a controversial briefing and questions over her legal credentials. Trump has said she does not need the role, as officials confirm she is transitioning out while the administration faces mounting political headwinds ahead of the midterms.