Congresswoman Nancy Mace told NewsNation's Chris Cuomo on Monday night that her break with President Donald Trump over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files "may have ended" her political career, even as she weighs jumping into the special election for the South Carolina Senate seat left vacant by the death of Lindsey Graham. The […] The post Nancy Mace concedes Trump split over Epstein files may have finished her political career appeared first on American Almanac .
Congresswoman Nancy Mace told NewsNation's Chris Cuomo on Monday night that her break with President Donald Trump over the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files "may have ended" her political career, even as she weighs jumping into the special election for the South Carolina Senate seat left vacant by the death of Lindsey Graham. The admission landed with unusual candor from a sitting member of Congress. Mace, now in her final term in the House, signed a discharge petition to force a vote on legislation compelling the Department of Justice to release all files on the deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, unredacted except for victims' names. That move put her crosswise with Trump, who later endorsed Lt. Governor Pamela Evette over Mace…Open
Lindsey Graham’s Passing Sets Off Scramble For His South Carolina Senate Seat
Republican South Carolina Rep. Lindsey Graham’s passing has set off a scramble amongst state Republicans to fill his seat. Multiple Republicans in the Palmetto State are vying for a chance to fill the vacancy. The special Republican primary election is scheduled for August 11 to select a nominee. Republican Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to announce his appointment of a temporary replacement today . The interim Senator would serve through Jan. 3, 2027, when the next Congress begins. — —Open
President Trump wants South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister to fill his seat on an interim basis after his unexpected death early Sunday. Why it matters: Trump has a close friendship and working relationship with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, who's expected to make the temporary today. - Before Trump's announcement that he favors Darline Graham Nordone to serve her brother's term the rest of the year, Trump's advisers were sending signaling that Graham Nordone likely would be the pick. - South Carolina will hold a GOP primary on Aug. 11 to pick a new Republican nominee for the Senate. The winner of the Nov. 3 election will take over Graham's old seat in January. Zoom in: Graham's unexpected death made the GOP's Senate…
Rep. Nancy Mace said South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to name a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, adding that she has been told a decision was made early Sunday. Speaking to NewsNation, Mace said she has heard Rep. Joe Wilson may be selected for the interim appointment, though she noted media reports were still working to verify the information. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
State of the Union: Eighteen Republicans joined Democrats. The post House Passes Ukraine Aid and Russian Sanctions Package appeared first on The American Conservative .
The House passed the Ukraine Support Act Thursday evening with a final tally of 226-195, as 18 Republicans and the Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley of California joined all but one Democrat to advance a bill that would offer further military aid to Ukraine and impose stricter sanctions on Russia. The Senate is unlikely to vote on the legislation. The resolution authorizes $8 billion in loans to Ukraine and NATO allies and another $1 billion in other funds for Ukraine and Baltic states, in addition to extending the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through 2027. It also introduces new sanctions targeting key sectors of the Russian economy such as energy and mining. Several Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee…Open
Bill introduced by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., would create a new denomination featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Republican lawmakers want a $250 bill featuring President Trump for the nation's 250th anniversary celebration , but the proposal faces legal and legislative hurdles. Why it matters: Federal law bars living people from appearing on U.S. currency, creating a significant obstacle to the proposal without congressional action. State of play: The Washington Post reported Thursday that, despite the stalled legislation, U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach and his senior adviser requested prototypes of the $250 bill. - The Treasury Department already announced that the president's signature will appear on paper currency to honor the nation's 250th, a first for a sitting president. Catch up quick: A Treasury spokeswoman confirmed to Axios that in…
