1 South Carolina Governor Picks Lindsey Graham's Sister To Finish His Senate Term
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to serve out the rest of her brother's term. The announcement came yesterday afternoon, hours after President Trump publicly recommended her for the job in a post on Truth Social, calling it a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly. At an emotional news conference in Columbia, McMaster said it was his duty and honor under the law to name someone to serve in place of a man he called irreplaceable and extraordinary. Accepting the appointment, Graham Nordone said her brother had always been there for her, and now she would be there for him. She called it a privilege to finish some of his important work and promised to work hard over the coming months to support the president and carry forward her brother's efforts.
2 President Told Congress That "Military Action" Against Iran Restarted Last Week
President Trump has formally notified Congress that military action against Iran restarted last week. In the message, dated July 10th and addressed to Senator Chuck Grassley, the Senate's president pro tempore, Trump said the action began July 7th. The letter came after he declared the ceasefire over and ordered several rounds of strikes on Iranian targets, in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The notification describes the strikes as limited and measured, aimed at Iranian military sites that threaten U.S. forces and shipping. Under the War Powers Resolution, the president must notify Congress within 48 hours of hostilities starting, and the law limits them to 60 days without congressional approval.
3 Man Killed By ICE In Maine Yesterday Wasn't The Intended Target Of A Warrant
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in his car in Biddeford, Maine yesterday morning, the Department of Homeland Security said, marking the second time in a week that ICE officers used deadly force. DHS said the man, who was in the country illegally, tried to flee when agents attempted to stop him around 7 a.m., and that an officer fired out of concern for public safety; he later died. Independent Senator Angus King of Maine said Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin first told him the man was the intended target, then called back about three hours later to say he was not. Democratic Representative Chellie Pingree said she had heard from good sources that agents shot the wrong person, calling it very disturbing. King said Mullin told him the man had weaponized his vehicle, but DHS later pointed only to public safety.