US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and close Trump ally, has died at 71. His death removes one of the Senate's most influential voices on defence, Iran policy, and judicial confirmations, with South Carolina's governor now set to appoint a successor.

1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs

Republican lawmakers say they will defer to President Trump on Iran policy as a ceasefire deadline nears. The unified stance gives Trump broad freedom to decide whether to pursue diplomacy or escalate. No timeline for the deadline was specified in the report.

3mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

The US Supreme Court reinstated a Republican-backed Texas electoral map that a lower court had blocked. The move, supported by President Donald Trump, could flip key congressional districts to Republicans. The legal challenge to the map is still ongoing.

4mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

Former MAGA allies are publicly breaking with Donald Trump in increasing numbers, signaling potential fractures in the coalition that has anchored Republican politics since 2015. Internal dissent of this scale shifts the incentive structure for GOP lawmakers, donors, and primary candidates. The 2026 midterm cycle will

4mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government