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THE LATEST
Donald Trump is backing Sen. Darline Graham (R-South Carolina) for a full Senate term ahead of the Aug. 11 special election.
- Will this prevent a messy primary? Reps. Ralph Norman, Russell Fry and Nancy Mace are all considering running, but none have made announcements one way or the other.
- Lindsay Graham’s memorial services will be held July 28 in D.C. and July 29 in South Carolina.
Election officials who don’t follow the Trump administration’s election integrity efforts may face heavy fines — or prison time, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced today. The agency wants to mandate systemic “enhancements” across states by withholding federal grants.