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WASHINGTONPOST (Cat Zakrzewski, Dan Diamond) - Trump administration to end Medicaid funding for children’s transgender care

The administration of President Donald Trump has escalated its crackdown on transgender medical care ahead of the midterm elections.

AXIOS (Natalie Daher) - South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff

Sen. Darline Graham advanced Tuesday to a runoff in South Carolina's crowded Republican Senate primary, extending the fight to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham . Her opponent is not yet determined. Why it matters: The Aug. 25 runoff will almost certainly determine South Carolina's next senator. - Sen. Graham's abbreviated campaign has relied on the immediate advantages of incumbency, President Trump's support and one of the most recognizable names in South Carolina politics. - The eventual Republican nominee will be heavily favored against Democrat Annie Andrews in November in one of the nation's most reliably Republican states. Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate election there since 1998. Driving the news: No candidate won the…

What is the historical context regarding Democratic victories in U.S. Senate elections in South Carolina?
South Carolina is considered one of the nation's most reliably Republican states, and Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate election there since 1998.
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Who is the Democratic candidate expected to face the eventual Republican nominee in the November election in South Carolina?
The eventual Republican nominee will be heavily favored against Democrat Annie Andrews in the November election.
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What are the backgrounds and platforms of the primary candidates Darline Graham, Ralph Norman, and Russell Fry?
Darline Graham (62) is an incumbent who entered the race on July 20 after being appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster; she positions herself as a political outsider and a reliable vote for Trump's agenda. Rep. Ralph Norman (73) presents himself as a proven conservative and argues voters should judge candidates by their records rather than famous names. Rep. Russell Fry (41) describes himself as a next-generation conservative with a congressional résumé and experience winning a Trump-aligned Republican primary.
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Who are the three dominant forces in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary contest according to the reported results?
The three dominant forces are Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), and Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.). No candidate won the majority required to secure the nomination outright, narrowing a nine-candidate contest to a head-to-head fight between Graham and one of the other two.
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When is the South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff election scheduled to take place?
The runoff is scheduled for August 25.
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Who advanced to the runoff in the South Carolina Republican Senate primary to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham?
Sen. Darline Graham advanced to the runoff on Tuesday. She is the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and was appointed to serve temporarily in his seat by Gov. Henry McMaster (R) before entering the race.
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NYTIMES (Mihir Zaveri) - How a Staten Island Lawsuit Is Challenging Mamdani’s Second-Home Tax

New York officials were already hurrying to roll out the tax. A lawsuit by homeowners, which persuaded a judge to issue a temporary pause, has made the process thornier.

NYTIMES (Ephrat Livni) - Ex-Marine Robert Gilman Is Freed by Russia After 4 Years in Prison

The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said.

NYTIMES (Peter Baker) - With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy

In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.

NYTIMES (Davaughnia Wilson) - A Timeline of the Fight Over the Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan

The yearslong battle has pitted community members in favor of preserving the garden against politicians, housing advocates and developers who say the space should be used to build affordable homes.