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Lindsey Graham’s Sister Selected to Fill His Senate Seat

Following the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, his sister has been chosen to replace him in the U.S. Senate amid ongoing leadership absences.

Jul 15, 2026, 3:45 PM Reason

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Sen. Klobuchar Questions Acting AG Blanche on ICE-Involved Shootings Amid Justice Department Scrutiny

During a high-stakes confirmation hearing, Sen. Amy Klobuchar pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on recent ICE-related shootings and information sharing with state authorities.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 PM

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Ike Barinholtz Makes Crude Jokes About Lindsey Graham and Sister’s Senate Replacement on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Comedian Ike Barinholtz, guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, made crude remarks about the late Senator Lindsey Graham and his sister Darline Graham, who was sworn in as South Carolina’s first female senator.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:20 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing as ICE Pauses Most Traffic Stops

Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 PM

Trump Urges ICE to Resume Traffic Stops Following Fatal Shootings

Former President Donald Trump called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to continue traffic stops despite a temporary halt ordered by the Department of Homeland Security after two men were killed during recent operations.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 2:44 PM

Civil Rights Leaders to March on Washington for Voting Rights on August 28

Rev Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III lead coalition responding to recent court rulings weakening voting protections.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 2:43 PM

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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Vows No Tolerance for Elevated Inflation Amid Cooling June CPI

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testified before Congress pledging commitment to price stability as recent data shows easing inflation, while Fed Governor Christopher Waller warns inflation risks remain. Meanwhile, President Trump signals intensified strikes on Iran.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 2:41 PM

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J250 Initiative Highlights Jewish Contributions as Antisemitism Hits 46-Year High

Launched during America’s 250th anniversary, the J250 Initiative aims to educate the public on Jewish American patriots and leaders amid rising antisemitic attacks.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 2:25 PM

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Jay Clayton Testifies Before Senate Intelligence Committee on ODNI Nomination

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton appears before Senate panel as President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 PM

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House Passes Sunshine Protection Act to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to keep daylight saving time year-round, sending the bill to the Senate for consideration.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 1:31 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Intense Confirmation Hearing Amid Opposition

Todd Blanche, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Justice Department, undergoes a challenging confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill while encountering opposition from Jeffrey Epstein survivors.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 12:46 PM

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Trump Urges ICE to Continue Using Traffic Stops as Key Crime-Fighting Tool

President Donald Trump supports Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s use of traffic stops despite recent fatal shootings and a new policy to halt such stops.

Washington Times News | Jul 15, 2026, 12:43 PM

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Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Graham Nordone Sworn In to Senate Seat

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, has been appointed to fill his vacant Senate seat following his sudden death.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:06 PM

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FCC Officials Accepted Expensive Gifts from Paramount Amid Billion-Dollar Merger Approvals

FCC commissioners received costly Kennedy Center gala tickets from Paramount while overseeing the company's major merger approvals, raising ethics concerns.

ProPublica | Jul 15, 2026, 11:11 AM

Over 1,600 Energy Department Webpages Removed Amid US Heatwave and Policy Shift

As a severe heatwave grips the US, more than 1,600 Department of Energy webpages offering guidance on energy savings and grid protection have been deleted, coinciding with the Trump administration’s proposal to weaken appliance efficiency standards.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:52 AM

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Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee in First Major Confirmation Battle Since Lindsey Graham’s Death

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing tests Republican unity amid the Senate Judiciary Committee’s efforts to fill the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 10:27 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Senate Judiciary Committee Over DOJ Controversies

Blanche seeks permanent confirmation amid scrutiny over Justice Department actions, including a disputed fund linked to Trump's IRS lawsuit.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM

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Senators Blumenthal and Takano Oppose Republican Plan to Cut Disabled Veterans’ Benefits to Fund New Care Act

House to vote on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act amid Democratic criticism of Republican funding proposals.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:20 AM

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Supreme Court to Review Case on Permits for Home Prayer Gatherings

An Orthodox Jew was forced to cancel his minyan after a cease-and-desist letter, with courts dismissing his First Amendment claim due to zoning technicalities.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:18 AM

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ICE Suspends Most Vehicle Stops Following Two Fatal Shootings in One Week

Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructs officers to limit vehicle stops after deadly incidents involving federal agents.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 7:18 AM

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Cairns Mayor Admits Misconduct as 15-Year-Old Faces Court Over School Stabbing

The mayor of Cairns has been instructed to apologise after admitting misconduct, while a 15-year-old boy appeared in court accused of stabbing a fellow student during a pre-arranged fight.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:56 AM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Backlash Over IRS Settlement Favoring Trump

A federal judge criticized a settlement approved by Todd Blanche that benefits President Trump and his family, raising concerns about Blanche's suitability for attorney general.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AM

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New Congressional Proposal Seeks to Restore State Legislature Selection of U.S. Senators

A recent proposal aims to return the power of selecting U.S. senators to state legislatures, a move advocated by conservative voices.

National Review | Jul 15, 2026, 4:04 AM

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Houston Prosecutor Prepared to Charge ICE Agents in Fatal Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is investigating the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent, while immigration lawyer Hugo Balderas-Ibarra, who represents some involved immigrants, faces separate felony charges.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:45 AM