Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is projected to win South Carolina’s GOP Senate primary, avoiding a runoff in a crowded field of candidates, according to Decision Desk HQ. The victory marks a win for President Trump, who endorsed Graham and joined a tele-rally with the four-term senator Monday evening. Graham defeated Republican challenger Mark Lynch, an...

California is facing growing pressure to respond to criticism of the state’s lengthy vote-counting process after this month’s primary fueled fresh backlash and new questions about how long voters should have to wait for election results. The issue drew heightened attention this month as late-counted ballots reshaped several high-profile races, including the Los Angeles mayoral...

In today's issue: ▪ Trump brushes off inflation report ▪ House to vote on FISA extension ▪ New House member sworn in ▪ California faces pressure on election procedures President Trump’s remarks on the latest inflation data are once again putting him at odds with Republicans and the narrative they hope to set ahead of the midterms. Asked about...

Democrats are eyeing Iowa’s U.S. Senate race with renewed optimism after state Rep. Josh Turek secured his party’s nomination on Tuesday. They consider it their best chance to compete for the seat in years. Turek — a 47-year-old, two-time Paralympic gold medalist with a history of winning in conservative areas — defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls, 34,...

In today's issue: ▪ Iran war on the ballot in South Carolina ▪ Mormon backlash forces Pentagon update ▪ Trump formally nominates Blanche for AG ▪ First family and Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’ The Iran war is on the ballot in South Carolina, where GOP primary voters will determine the political fate of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a steadfast ally...

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing a major challenge ahead of his first monetary policy meeting leading the central bank on the heels of an alarming May inflation report. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is almost certain to keep rates unchanged at the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday, even after the latest...