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Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to his Senate seat

July 13, 2026 |

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to fill his Senate seat. Graham’s death also temporarily narrows Republicans’ Senate margin and affects key committee work.

McMaster names Graham’s sister to fill Senate seat

July 13, 2026 |

Politics and US

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.

Judge voids Trump IRS settlement granting tax audit immunity

July 13, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and US

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.

A gas explosion destroyed a Dallas apartment building Thursday, injuring at least four and causing multiple fatalities. Emergency crews continue recovery efforts amid ongoing investigations.

World News

UK arrests 12 over threat to Islamic event

July 13, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

British counterterrorism police arrested 12 people over an alleged extreme right-wing threat to the UK Ijtima Islamic gathering in Suffolk. Police said about 15,000 attendees safely left after the event ended early as a precaution.

Bison injures Washington grandfather at Yellowstone campground

July 13, 2026 |

Crime, Health and World

A 65-year-old Washington grandfather was seriously injured after a bull bison charged and tossed him about 8 feet at Yellowstone’s Bridge Bay Campground. Video shows bystanders, including photographer Mike MacLeod, helping drive the animal away.

UK moves to ban support for Iran’s IRGC

July 13, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

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.

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Gas Explosion Destroys Dallas Apartment Building, Several Injured and Fatalities Reported