Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."

• Jul 13

Who could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death?

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.

• Jul 15

Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.

• Jul 13

Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate term

President Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.

• Jul 13

Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.

• Jul 13

Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol

Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.

• Jul 13

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.

• Jul 12

McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update

Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.

• Jul 12

Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026

The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.

• Jul 12

Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026

The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.

• Jul 12

Transcript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026

The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.

• Jul 12

Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy

GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.

• Jul 12

Transcript: Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026

The following is the transcript of an interview with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.

• Jul 12

Margaret Brennan: I spoke with Lindsey Graham a day before he died

Fierce Ukraine supporter Lindsey Graham passed away Saturday on the heels of his tenth trip to the warzone, and at a key moment for one of the Republican senator's proudest accomplishments.

• Jul 12

What is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?

Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.

• Jul 12

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