South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. A special Republican primary on Aug. 11 will determine the party’s nominee for the full term.
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A federal judge voided a settlement that would have given Donald Trump, his family and related entities immunity from tax audits and helped establish a $1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of government targeting. The judge said the lawsuit was brought for an improper purpose and sanctioned Trump lawyers involved in the case.
Britain is seeking to designate Iran’s IRGC, the IMCR and Russia’s GRU Volunteer Corps as national security threats under new state threats powers. The move would criminalize support for the groups and could allow life sentences for sabotage carried out on their behalf.
A federal judge found President Donald Trump’s IRS lawsuit was brought in bad faith and sanctioned lawyers involved in the case. The judge barred Trump, the Justice Department and the IRS from citing their agreement as a court-backed settlement.
Oil prices surged after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would resume a blockade tied to Iran and charge a 20% fee on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement followed U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed concerns over traffic through a waterway that normally carries about one-fifth of global energy supplies.
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.
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.