A coalition of 12 states led by California sued to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The states argue the roughly $110 billion deal would raise prices, reduce choices and hurt workers, while Paramount says it would strengthen competition.
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President Trump recommended that South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appoint Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to serve out the late senator’s term. McMaster is expected to announce his selection Monday afternoon.
Trump said the United States will reinstate a blockade of Iran and become “the guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, seeking a 20% reimbursement on cargo shipped through the waterway. Iran rejected any U.S. role and said passage is currently unfeasible after recent hostilities.
Congress is back in Washington with fights over voting rules, surveillance powers, defense policy and nominations crowding the calendar. The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham further narrows Senate Republicans’ margin and complicates their budget plans.
Rep. Ro Khanna said armed Israeli settlers and soldiers detained his convoy in the occupied West Bank, accusing the Israeli military of lying about the incident. Israeli officials disputed his account and criticized the trip as politically motivated.
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was briefly unconscious after a fall last month and also dealt with mild pneumonia during his hospitalization. The Kentucky Republican said he has moved to a rehabilitation center but is not yet cleared to return to Senate votes.
Sen. Lindsey Graham has died at 71 after a Kyiv trip focused on advancing sanctions against Russia through penalties on buyers of Russian oil. The South Carolina Republican was a leading Ukraine supporter, Senate dealmaker and Trump ally after years of sharp criticism.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster must appoint a temporary replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham, while Republicans prepare for an Aug. 11 special primary. Potential contenders are emerging, but some officials are holding back as the party mourns Graham’s death.