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Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff

Par : Patricia Mazzei
President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.

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Senator Darline Graham’s victory on Tuesday showed President Trump’s continued ability to move Republican primary voters, especially when he goes all in on a race.
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Trump Administration Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress for Review

Par : Robert Jimison
The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the Saudi energy minister, in Saudi Arabia last year. The two signed an agreement last month as part of a broader package of cooperation on civilian nuclear power.
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Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins Primary for Senate in South Carolina

Par : Emily Davies
Ms. Graham, who is temporarily filling the seat long held by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, prevailed in a runoff and will be heavily favored in November.

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Senator Darline Graham has won her party’s nomination to compete for a full, six-year term in November.
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5 Things to Know About Mike Mazzei, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor

Par : J. David Goodman
The former state senator, who was endorsed by President Trump, spent millions of dollars of his own money on the race.

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Mike Mazzei at a televised debate with Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidates earlier this month in Tulsa.
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Trump’s Efforts to Sow Election Doubts Get Boost From Initial Court Order

Par : Zolan Kanno-Youngs
A preliminary Supreme Court ruling could leave voters confused about casting ballots by mail, even as President Trump’s executive order is being litigated in the lower courts, experts said.

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People sort through ballots at a ballot processing center during a statewide special election in California last year.
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At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub

Par : Anton Troianovski and Eric Schmitt
Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.

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White House staff members watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall last week. Some ambassadors were uninvited.
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5 Things to Know About Darline Graham, Trump-Backed South Carolina Senate Candidate

Par : Emily Davies
Ms. Graham is currently serving out the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. She has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength.

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Senator Darline Graham during a rally hosted by President Trump in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Friday.
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5 Things to Know About Ralph Norman, South Carolina Senate Candidate

Par : Patricia Mazzei
Mr. Norman, a five-term congressman, is a hard-line conservative running against the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

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Ralph Norman speaking to supporters in Anderson, S.C., this month.
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When to Expect Results in South Carolina and Oklahoma’s Primary Runoff Elections

Par : Taylor Robinson
The results of primary runoff elections will likely be known by late Tuesday night, officials said.

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A polling location in West Columbia, S.C.
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Would Darline Graham Be the First Sister to Succeed a Brother in Congress?

Par : Mack Liederman
Family dynasties are common in American politics. But sibling succession is rare.

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Senator Charles E. Grassley, Republican of Iowa, welcoming Darline Graham, who was appointed to fill the seat of her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina.
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In Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues

Par : Peter Baker
While the president remains the most dominant figure in the world, other leaders and institutions are pushing back more vigorously than at the beginning of his second term.

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World leaders and domestic institutions are showing less willingness to submit to President Trump’s will.
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Where Does Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting Stand?

Par : Adam Sella and Abbie VanSickle
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue with plans to curtail mail-in voting, but the fast-moving, high-stakes legal fight continues.

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President Trump has long made unfounded claims that mail voting is fraudulent and corrupt, even as he has cast his own ballots by mail in multiple elections.
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What’s More Than ‘Maximum’? Trump Faces Limits on Iran Sanctions.

Par : Michael Crowley
President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” is intended to break the stalemate with Iran. But decades of sanctions have done little to change the country’s behavior.

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President Trump has bombarded Iran with new sanctions during his second term, targeting virtually the country’s entire economy.
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South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump

Par : Tiffany Tan and Tim Balk
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.

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A poll worker helping a man cast his vote in Cayce, S.C., on Tuesday.
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Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-In Voting Could Add to Election Confusion

Par : Emily Cochrane · David W. Chen and Anna Griffin
The limits on mail-in voting may not go into effect by November, with a multistate lawsuit expected this week. But some states and experts warned about further voter confusion.

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Mail-in votes are processed by poll officials at the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office in Largo, Fla., last week.
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How the Supreme Court Is Issuing Orders as Trump ‘Emergencies’ Return

Par : Ann E. Marimow
The justices are still struggling with whether and when to explain themselves to the public when the court issues temporary, but consequential, orders.

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In 19 months, the president has already asked the justices to intervene far more times than George W. Bush and Barack Obama did during their 16 years in office combined.
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Trump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America as U.S.-Canada Trade War Heats Up

Par : Karoun Demirjian
The president’s threat is his latest jab at Canada since trade talks between the two countries broke down.

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The name of Lake Ontario has become a recent target of President Trump.
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G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports

Par : Catie Edmondson
Republicans who have mostly refrained from criticizing the president’s actions have been vocal in opposition to the move, which they say will harm their constituents.

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Cattle grazing on a ranch in Gillette, Wyo. “Americans want U.S. beef on the table — not foreign imports,” said Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, the No. 2 Republican.
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Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum

Par : Edward Wong
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.

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“Obtaining a visa in order to seek asylum is fraud — which is grounds for visa revocation,” Tommy Pigott, a State Department spokesman, said in a statement.
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Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?

Par : John Branch
“We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.

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The former N.F.L. player Jonathan Martin entering an M.R.I. machine for a brain examination that was part of a study to develop treatments for the symptoms and illnesses linked to C.T.E.
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Trump Administration Aims to Revoke Visas of Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum

Par : Edward Wong
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.

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“Obtaining a visa in order to seek asylum is fraud — which is grounds for visa revocation,” Tommy Pigott, a State Department spokesman, said in a statement.
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Jeffries Defends Kushner Meeting, Vowing Tough Oversight of Trump

Par : Annie Karni and Maggie Haberman
The Brooklyn Democrat, who is in line to be speaker should his party win the House, has drawn ire from some progressives for huddling with the president’s son-in-law.
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Abdul El-Sayed Joins Jesse Watters of Fox News for Some Light Verbal Combat

Par : Bayliss Wagner
In a smiling yet tense interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, argued that his Republican critics were using culture-war issues to distract from Americans’ economic concerns.

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Trump Officials Propose Charging More Than $100,000 for Skilled Worker Visas

Par : Madeleine Ngo
The proposal comes after the Trump administration ran into legal challenges in its attempt to attach a similar fee to the H-1B visa last year.

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The Trump administration has called for an overhaul of the H-1B visa program, saying it has unfairly allowed companies to sideline Americans and hire foreign workers at lower pay.
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Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation

Par : David E. Sanger
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.

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In announcing Operation Economic Outcast, the Trump administration said on Monday that it would involve choking off every last transaction that funnels money to Tehran.
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Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now

Par : Abbie VanSickle and Ann E. Marimow
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.

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Volunteers processing mail-in ballots on Nov. 5, 2024, in Dearborn, Mich.
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Judge Orders U.S. to Return Deported Man at Risk of Torture

Par : Madeleine Ngo
The Mexican man was sent to his home country after assisting federal law enforcement by testifying against Mexican drug cartels.

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The U.S. border wall seen from Tijuana, Mexico.
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U.S. Unveils Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy, but Offers Few Details

Par : Alan Rappeport
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged the effort was more of a warning shot that would begin a period of “quiet diplomacy.”

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States would “tighten the noose” around Iran by imposing sanctions on every source or facilitator of its revenue.
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With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?

Par : Michael Gold
The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.

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Representative Ralph Norman’s recalcitrant posture may have widened the rift that cleared the way for President Trump’s endorsement of Senator Darline Graham.
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U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

Par : Choe Sang-Hun
The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.

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South Korean marines participate in the Ssangyong, or “Twin Dragons,” exercise in Pohang, South Korea, in 2024.
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Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.

Par : Linda Qiu
After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.

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Mary and Zachariah Ben turned to private lenders when the low-interest loan they secured from the administration to buy property for their organic baby food business stalled for months.
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These Conservatives Want to Be Working Moms. The Manosphere Disapproves.

Par : Vivian Yee
At a conservative center for women leaders, interns told stories about their lives. One said a male classmate told her, “I don’t know if women should be lawyers.”

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Interns at the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women.
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In Building His Border Wall, Trump May Bring Down a 110-Year-Old Church

Par : Jazmine Ulloa and Paul Ratje
A century ago, Mexican American families came together to build an adobe church near the border in West Texas. Can its bell toll again as the wall expansion nears?

The Friends of the Ruidosa Church group has worked to restore the adobe mission for the last 20 years. Members of the group worry that border wall construction could damage the site.
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As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening

Par : Anna Griffin
From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.

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Todd Achilles is among a wave of independent challengers.
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Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.

Par : Alan Rappeport
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last week that countries that continue to do business with Iran would face the “full might and force” of the U.S. government.
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Trump’s Summer of Fun Ends With IndyCar Race on Streets of D.C.

Par : Shawn McCreesh
It was the final, major event planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The president took a lap.

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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix took place on Sunday on a 1.7-mile track made up of streets around the National Mall.
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Trump’s Summer of Fun Ends With an IndyCar Race on the Streets of D.C.

Par : Shawn McCreesh
It was the final, major event planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The president took a lap.

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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix took place on Sunday on a 1.7-mile track made up of streets around the National Mall.
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Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly

Par : Maggie Haberman and Annie Karni
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.

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The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

Par : Shane Goldmacher
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.

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The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again

Par : Carl Hulse
With an unpopular war and high prices agitating voters, members of both parties see parallels to an election cycle when Democrats romped. But a lot has changed.

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In 2006, Democrats gained 31 House seats and installed Nancy Pelosi, who is now retiring, as the first woman speaker.
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Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again

Par : Campbell Robertson and Jessica Contrera
A governor’s race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.

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In Millersport, Ohio, a village outside Columbus, a school cafeteria was packed for a hearing on Monday about a proposed power plant that would provide energy to a $2.1 billion data center project being built in the farmland nearby.
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Trump’s Top Trade Representative Details Offer That Canada Rejected

Par : Ana Swanson
In an interview, Jamieson Greer, President Trump’s trade representative, laid out details of what the United States offered to Canada before talks crumbled.

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Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said Canada would have been given the most preferential treatment of any trading partner.
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Nancy Kassebaum, First Woman to Chair a Major Senate Panel, Dies at 94

Par : Adam Clymer
A moderate Republican from Kansas, she served three terms before tiring of political strife. “I couldn’t get elected today,” she said in 2013.

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Senator Nancy Kassebaum in 1995, outside her office on Capitol Hill. During the first of her three terms, she was the only woman in the Senate.
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Waking Up to an Escalating Canada-U.S. Trade War

Par : Ian Austen
The two countries are locked in a potentially devastating tariff war after last-minute demands ended talks in Washington late Friday night.

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Dominic LeBlanc and Janice Charette at the Canadian Embassy in Washington in June.
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For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration

Par : Karoun Demirjian
Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.

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How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope — and New Fears

Par : Patricia Mazzei
Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.

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Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive maverick, jolted Florida politics with her upset win in the Democratic Senate primary this week.
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Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Par : Reid J. Epstein
Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.

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Polls fueled a widespread belief that Representative Haley Stevens, a moderate Democrat, was a major underdog in Michigan’s primary for Senate to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive. She ended up losing by just a percentage point.
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How the Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Shaped Trump’s Homelessness Policy

Par : Ellen Barry and Jason DeParle
As Republicans have embraced tough measures to clear the streets, no group has led the way more than the Cicero Institute, founded by the venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale.

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Joe Lonsdale, founder of the Cicero Institute, is an ally of President Trump’s whose group has commandeered Republican policy on homelessness.
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With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!

Par : Shawn McCreesh
President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.

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President Trump appeared at a rally with Senator Darline Graham ahead of the South Carolina Senate runoff.
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Postal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots

Par : Adam Sella
The plan, which complies with President Trump’s executive order to curtail mail voting, will only go into effect if the Supreme Court rules in the order’s favor.

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A worker sorting ballots in 2025.
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