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Lindsey Graham’s sudden death sends shockwaves through Congress as politicians mourn and mull his replacement – as it happened

Par :Lucy Campbell (now) and Shannon Ho (earlier)

12 juillet 2026 à 15:48

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Under South Carolina state law, governor Henry McMaster may appoint a temporary replacement to fill Graham’s now-vacant seat. As Graham was up for re-election this year and won the GOP primary last month, there is also now a vacancy in the Republican nomination for his seat.

After McMaster appoints a replacement, state law requires a special primary for voters to select a new nominee within weeks of a vacancy. The general election winner will take office in January, beginning a full six-year term.

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Trump justice department threatens criminal charges against state election officials unless they provide voter rolls – as it happened

Par :Robert Mackey · Lucy Campbell · Shannon Ho · Rachel Leingang and Tom Ambrose

10 juillet 2026 à 21:59

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The Trump administration plans to erect new fences outside the White House, in the latest bid to boost presidential security, the Washington Post (paywall) reports, citing three people who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the plans.

According to the people, the White House and Secret Service would be able to close the new fences, planned where Pennsylvania Avenue intersects 15th and 17th streets NW, and prevent pedestrian access in front of the White House if they determine there are security risks.