In Columbia, South Carolina, voters are selecting their Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The election on June 9, 2026, aims to fill the vacancy left by Graham’s passing. Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed by Gov. Henry McMaster to finish her late brother’s term, received endorsement from...
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Rosie O’Donnell’s Reclaimed Spotlight
Rosie O’Donnell has credited former President Donald Trump for her renewed fame. During an interview with Amy Poehler on “Good Hang,” O’Donnell expressed that she feels re-famous due to Trump. Referring to Trump as “Mango Mussolini,” she jokingly suggested that he unknowingly boosted her career with his comments. O’Donnell, a long-time critic of Trump, relocated...
Trump Administration Halts Medicaid Funding for Gender Transition Surgeries in Minors
The Trump administration announced it will stop using Medicaid funds for gender transition surgeries in minors. President Donald Trump revealed this on Tuesday. Trump posted on Truth Social that he instructed Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), to cease the use of Medicaid for these procedures. Trump...
Trump Administration’s Rule on Transgender Healthcare Funding
The Trump administration has introduced a new rule aimed at stopping federal funding for transgender healthcare services for minors. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the rule, which prevents Medicaid funds from covering “sex-rejecting procedures” for children under 18. It also bars Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies from paying for similar...
Special Elections and Primaries: Navigating Political Waters in 2026
Darline Graham’s Election Night Darline Graham hosted her election night in a modest venue among television cameras. The event took place at a former campaign office of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, in a Columbia strip mall. The walls featured photos of South Carolina figures, including Jaime Harrison, who previously challenged Lindsey Graham. Mark...
South Carolina Senate Race: Darline Graham Faces Challenges
Sen. Darline Graham is vying for the GOP nomination in South Carolina to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. A crucial area of focus is the Upstate region, traditionally a weak spot for Lindsey Graham in Republican primaries. In the June primary, Lindsey Graham secured the nomination with 57% of the vote, but only achieved 44%...
Vermont Democrats Decide on a Challenger for Governor Phil Scott
Democrats in Vermont are gearing up to choose a contender to oppose Governor Phil Scott, a Republican incumbent, in the upcoming November election. Governor Phil Scott has held the gubernatorial seat in Vermont for nearly ten years. The state’s governors serve two-year terms, and currently, there are no term limits. This year, two new political...
Vermont House Race: Republicans Compete to Challenge Incumbent Democrat
Democrat Becca Balint, representing Vermont, seeks a third term as the state’s sole House member. In the upcoming GOP primary, Republicans Mark Coester and Gerald Malloy vie for a chance to face Balint in November. The challenge is significant for either Republican candidate. Balint secured a decisive victory in 2024, defeating her Republican opponent by...
Voter Primaries in Redrawn Republican-Favored Alabama Districts
Four out of Alabama’s seven congressional districts are conducting primary elections under a reconfigured map that benefits Republicans. This development follows Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to delay the primaries in these districts. The delay came after the Supreme Court’s April ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act, enabling Republicans to remove one of two...
Minnesota Voters Select Congressional Nominees
Minnesota voters are selecting nominees for all eight congressional districts in the state. All incumbents are seeking re-election, except in the 2nd Congressional District. The current representative, Democrat Angie Craig, is pursuing a Senate seat. In the 2024 election, Craig secured her position with a 13-point margin. Despite this previous success, Republicans see the upcoming...









