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Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness,’ his office says
Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness,’ his office says The senator had been a been a fixture in Republican politics both in South Carolina and in Washington. Lindsey Graham, the four-term Republican U.S. senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, …
Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief and sudden illness, his office says
David Siders Lindsey Graham, the four-term Republican U.S. senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” the statement said.
Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness,' his office says
The senator had been a been a fixture in Republican politics both in South Carolina and in Washington. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is seen at the U.S. Capitol on June 5, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO 07/12/2026 03:01 AM EDT Lindsey Graham , the Republican U.S. senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement.
Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness,’ his office says
Follow Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness,’ his office says Sun, July 12, 2026 at 7:01 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lindsey Graham, the Republican U.S. senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said in a statement. "On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness," the statement said.
This Texas County Voted Republican for the First Time in a Century. They Like What They See. Original
There’s little sign of buyer’s remorse among Donald Trump’s political converts in Texas’s heavily Latino Starr County. Scenes are shown from Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, where voters turned the county red in November for the first time in more than 100 years. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is a politics editor at POLITICO. He previously was a national political correspondent at POLITICO and a senior writer for The Sacramento Bee.
Why Trump supporters see sunshine in Trump’s dark and foreboding speeches Original
Phillip Stephens, the Republican Party chair in Robeson County, North Carolina, which shifted sharply toward Trump in November, said that what he heard from Trump in 2017 was “a lot of hopeful stuff.” And James Dickey, a former chair of the Texas Republican Party, remembered “feeling positive.” Fixing “the degradation that we all saw and were living through … that was all part of fulfilling the Make America Great Again promise,” he said.
Bringing the pain in Altadena
With help from Camille von Kaenel, Blake Jones, Lindsey Holden, Alex Nieves and Blanca Begert Altadena residents aren’t blaming climate change for the Eaton fire. | John Locher/AP ANYTHING BUT CLIMATE: Altadena’s fire-scarred, heavily Democratic population knows about climate change. But that wasn’t top of their mind late last week as they started returning home, POLITICO’s David Siders writes.
‘Half the Country’s Thinking Magically’: California Fire Victims Grapple with the Political Paralysis Over Climate Change Original
They’re still in shock. But for now, even in a blue city in a blue state, disaster does not bring climate change to residents’ front of mind. Megan Mantia (left) and her boyfriend, Thomas, return to Mantia's fire-damaged home after the Eaton Fire swept through Altadena, California, on Jan. 8, 2025. | Ethan Swope/AP David Siders is a politics editor at POLITICO. He previously was a national political correspondent at POLITICO and a senior writer for The Sacramento Bee.
The Ground Is Shifting in American Politics. Here's What I Saw on the Trail. Original
But members of both parties are still deeply apprehensive about what’s just over the horizon. For Republicans, it’s the fear that Democrats or “RINOs” will subvert Trump’s agenda — or that there will be excesses and the GOP will pay a price in the midterms in 2026. For Democrats, it’s the prospect of Trump accomplishing even a fraction of what he’s said he wants to do.
‘We Got Something Wrong’: California Prepares to Resist, But Differently Original
The battle to redefine America's political parties is underway — far from Washington. David Siders reports from the road. IRVINE, California — The resistance isn’t dead. It’s doing deep-breathing exercises in California. Not long after the election, a group of Orange County Democrats invited a therapist to help them process Donald Trump’s return to power.
Is There a Future for MAGA After Trump? Original
Trump could be reelected. But what happens to his movement after that? Scenes from Trump country in Arizona are pictured. What would become of MAGA when former President Donald Trump is gone? If Republicans anywhere have an answer, it should be here. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is a politics editor at POLITICO. He previously was a national political correspondent at POLITICO and a senior writer for The Sacramento Bee.
Is There a Future for MAGA After Trump?
Cardi B Effortlessly Shuts Down Elon Musk After He Slams Her Speech At Kamala Harris Rally The Grammy winner had a few things to say after Elon Musk branded her a "puppet who can’t even talk without being fed the words". Cardi B had a …
‘A Flannel Shirt Doesn’t Mean You Blend In’: Why These Rural Voters Are Over Tim Walz Original
A visit to Walz’s former congressional district helps answer the question, did the governor change? Or did his voters? Scenes from the community of Albert Lea, Minnesota. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is a politics editor at POLITICO. He previously was a national political correspondent at POLITICO and a senior writer for The Sacramento Bee. The battle to redefine America's political parties is underway — far from Washington. David Siders reports from the road.
Americans Are Leaving Both Parties. This Colorado City Shows Why.
America has more independent voters than Democrats or Republicans. Are they changing American politics? If the two major parties ever do die, they might bury them in Colorado Springs. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is a politics editor at POLITICO. He previously was a national political correspondent at POLITICO and a senior writer for The Sacramento Bee. The battle to redefine America's political parties is underway — far from Washington. David Siders reports from the road.
‘Smiling his ass off’: How Trump used the New York bodega visit to return to form Original
‘Smiling his ass off’: How Trump used the New York bodega visit to return to form Trump is campaigning locally. It’s almost like a “Trump for governor” or “Trump for mayor” campaign that never was. Former President Donald Trump speaks outside the Sanaa Convenient Store in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, on April 16, 2024, after the second day of his criminal trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs.
It’s Hard to Be a Democrat in Nebraska. Abortion Is Making It Harder. Original
Nebraska Politics Are Famously Moderate. Abortion Is Changing That. What the recent censure of an anti-abortion Democrat signals about the shifting politics of abortion. Scenes from across Omaha, Nebraska. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is a politics editor at POLITICO. He previously was a national political correspondent at POLITICO and a senior writer for The Sacramento Bee. The battle to redefine America's political parties is underway — far from Washington.
California election results: Trump wins Republican primary
10 hours ago | RACE ALERT Donald Trump won the Republican presidential primary in California on Tuesday. It’s the biggest Super Tuesday delegate prize — 169 were up for grabs — and gives him a massive boost in his nearly undisturbed glide path to the nomination, which he is likely to clinch within the next two weeks. Trump has dominated throughout the night — except in Vermont, which he lost to Nikki Haley.
Nikki Haley’s long shadow
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaks to members of the media during a campaign event in Elgin, S.C. on Monday. | Sean Rayford/AP THE BERNIE EFFECT — If Donald Trump wins the Republican nomination and goes on to beat Joe Biden in November, it’ll be hard, looking back, to argue Nikki Haley’s campaign meant much of anything.
How the Nevada GOP Split the Republican Vote: ‘Unless You're a Purist, We Don't Want You Voting’ Original
How the Nevada GOP Split the Republican Vote: ‘Unless You’re a Purist, We Don’t Want You Voting’ The Nevada GOP wanted to ensure a Trump win. They wound up making the state irrelevant. The Republican Party in Nevada is holding both a caucus and a primary, a strategy meant to clear the way for the victory of former president Donald Trump. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is a politics editor at POLITICO.
‘Unless You’re a Purist, We Don’t Want You Voting’
LAS VEGAS — Downstairs in a roped-off corner of the lobby at the Ahern Hotel, off the Las Vegas Strip, the chair of the Nevada Republican Party was trying to convince a club of fellow Republicans to go along with a perplexing plan: To hold a party-run caucus two days after the state’s presidential primary in February. Upstairs, overlooking the lobby, Chuck Muth told me the whole thing wasn’t just counterintuitive or confusing for Republican voters.
‘Unless You’re a Purist, We Don’t Want You Voting’
LAS VEGAS — Downstairs in a roped-off corner of the lobby at the Ahern Hotel, off the Las Vegas Strip, the chair of the Nevada Republican Party was trying to convince a club of fellow Republicans to go along with a perplexing plan: To hold a party-run caucus two days after the state’s presidential primary in February. Upstairs, overlooking the lobby, Chuck Muth told me the whole thing wasn’t just counterintuitive or confusing for Republican voters.
The GOP’s reaction to the Trump-Carroll verdict: What verdict? Original
The GOP’s reaction to the Trump-Carroll verdict: What verdict? ‘Trump chaos is baked in the cake at this point,’ one Republican strategist said. E. Jean Carroll leaves Manhattan federal court in New York as her defamation suit against former President Donald Trump has been postponed on Jan. 22, 2024. | Spencer Platt/Getty Images The most notable thing about the Republican call-and-response following the E. Jean Carroll verdict was that there was barely any response at all.
The Trump defense industrial complex goes a bit quiet after Carroll verdict
The most notable thing about the Republican call-and-response following the E. Jean Carroll verdict was that there was barely any response at all. On Friday night and into the weekend, the story of former President Donald Trump being ordered to pay the writer $83.3 million in damages stemming from her defamation case against him didn’t lead Fox News, which was consumed instead with the immigration crisis on the Southern border.
The GOP’s reaction to the Trump-Carroll verdict: What verdict?
The GOP’s reaction to the Trump-Carroll verdict: What verdict? ‘Trump chaos is baked in the cake at this point,’ one Republican strategist said. The most notable thing about the Republican call-and-response following the E. Jean Carroll verdict was that there was barely any response at all. On Friday night and into the weekend, the story of former President …
Asa Hutchinson Still Believes the GOP Base Will Abandon Trump: ‘It’s Just a Question of When’ Original
When I asked him what it would take for him even to vote for Biden, Hutchinson told me, “That’s not going to happen.” But if Hutchinson isn’t gettable for Biden in November, Democrats are counting on the idea that a lot of other people like him might be — traditionalist Republicans and independent voters who find Trump intolerable and who, as many independents did in 2020, could be persuaded to cast a ballot for Biden instead.
Trump is attacking Haley in NH. His real problem is the expectations game. Original
Having largely eschewed the nuts and bolts of campaigning during his first two runs for the White House, he is leaving nothing to chance this go around. But Trump and his aides also face a unique problem, one that is now falling plainly into view. Expectations for a romp are sky high and Trump himself has set them there. On the cusp of the Iowa caucuses and, shortly after, the first-in-the-nation primary in New Hampshire, Haley doesn’t have to beat Trump in either state to wound him.
What I Saw on the Dreary Road to 2024 Original
What I Saw on the Dreary Road to 2024 For the past year, Politics Editor David Siders has been traveling across the country to chronicle how American politics is shifting. Here are some of the people and places he visited. Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is POLITICO's Politics editor. The battle to redefine America's political parties is underway — far from Washington. David Siders reports from the road.
‘There Are a Lot of Mexican People Looking Forward to Trump’
Free Republic Browse · Search Bloggers & Personal Topics · Post Article Skip to comments. ‘There Are a Lot of Mexican People Looking Forward to Trump’ Politico ^ | 12/19/2023 05:00 AM EST | By DAVID SIDERS Posted on by Red Badger David Siders is POLITICO's Politics editor. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A visit to the border city of El Paso shows how the politics of immigration are shifting — and what’s really underneath it.
‘I Want Trump Back’: Even in Democratic El Paso, Immigration Is Sinking Biden Original
‘I Want Trump Back’: Even in Democratic El Paso, Immigration Is Sinking Biden A visit to this border town shows how the politics of immigration are shifting — and what’s really underneath it. For many people, the migrant crisis seemed to function as a stand-in for deeper frustrations — a fear of destabilization, broadly, or a sense that there is not a steady hand at the helm. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is POLITICO's Politics editor.
‘I Want Trump Back’: Even in Democratic El Paso, Immigration Is Sinking Biden
New Yorker faces ICE deportation, despite being U.S. citizen Pascal "Shakoure" Charpentier was born on an army base in Germany and has called New York City home for three decades, but he might not be able to …
Why Some Black Voters Are Going Soft on Biden
‘People Are Looking Elsewhere’ Even in South Carolina, Black voters are drifting away from the Democratic Party. Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is POLITICO's Politics editor. The battle to redefine America's political parties is underway — far from Washington. David Siders reports from the road.
‘We’re Broken, Too’: New Hampshire Faces the Promise — and Reality — of Political Reform
‘We’re Broken, Too’: New Hampshire Faces the Promise — and Reality — of Political Reform Fixing institutions turns out to be easier than fixing people. If Washington looked more like New Hampshire — with its diner politics, ubiquitous town meetings and almost comically large state legislature — the proposal went, government might become a lot less dysfunctional. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is POLITICO's Politics editor.
‘Trump Is Voldemort’: The Long-Simmering Feud Between the Reagan Library and Donald Trump
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The shadowboxing between one former Republican president and another’s legacy was bursting out into the open.
Minnesotans Love Third-Party Candidates. Will They Vote for Joe Biden? Original
Minnesotans Love Third-Party Candidates. Will They Vote for Joe Biden? If Democrats anywhere would peel off, it might be here. Minnesotans, who have an affinity for third-party candidates, contemplate a Joe Biden reelection campaign. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is POLITICO's Politics editor. The battle to redefine America's political parties is underway — far from Washington. David Siders reports from the road. DULUTH, Minn.
The ‘Shrinking Baptist Convention’ Is Doubling Down on the Culture Wars Original
Thousands of Southern Baptists traveled to New Orleans, La., last month for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO David Siders is POLITICO's Politics editor. The battle to redefine America's political parties is underway — far from Washington. David Siders reports from the road. NEW ORLEANS — No one could accuse the Baptists of excessive cheeriness. Or underplaying their challenges.
Danone’s Light + Fit brand invests in digital video ad spend, but won’t let go of linear TV
“We really had to make some key pivots and key shifts in our media strategy, and [media] buy, in order to reach our ambition,” said Surbhi Martin, vp of greek yogurt and functional nutrition at Danone North America. “We want to both shift our media mix to recruit that younger consumer in premium digital while also retaining our core through some existing linear TV buys.” Traditionally, Light + Fit’s media buys were anchored in traditional, linear television spots, Martin said.
Navigating DeFi 2.0: Exploring the Most Promising Coins And Projects to Invest In
DeFi 1.0 has shown some weaknesses in the past, but fortunately, DeFi 2.0 aims to address those challenges. Greater demand than supply, limited sources of information, and a high level of centralization are just some of the problems we have faced before. But DeFi 2.0, “learns from the mistakes” of the past, and provides users with a much safer experience.
Man City's FA Cup win makes treble triumph look inevitable
-Advertisement- Mark Ogden, Senior Writer, ESPN FCJun 3, 2023, 01:59 PM ET -Advertisement- LONDON — Two down, one to go. Manchester City are now 90 minutes from a historic treble. They needed just 12 seconds of the FA Cup final against Manchester United to take a giant stride toward their place in the record books.
What the Cast of Star Wars ’Return of the Jedi’ Looks Like Years After
-Advertisement- In Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, we were captivated by the performances of our favorite actors. Now, let’s take a closer look at how these talented stars have aged gracefully over the years. Let’s get deeper into a nostalgic mood of the enduring magic of the galaxy far, far away. -Advertisement- 1. Ian McDiarmid 2. Carrie Fisher Lucasfilm/Collection Christophel/East News, DailyCeleb/Sipa USA/East News Passed away in 2016. 3. Frank Oz 4.
‘Numbers Nobody Has Ever Seen’: How the GOP Lost Wisconsin
2024 | Road Trip Did abortion make Wisconsin a blue state again? Republicans' state Supreme Court loss in April — in a race that, unlike the midterm elections, hinged almost entirely on abortion access — left no doubt about abortion's toxicity for the GOP. | Photos by David Siders/POLITICO By David Siders05/30/2023 05:00 AM EDT David Siders is POLITICO's Politics editor. The battle to redefine America’s political parties is underway — far from Washington. David Siders reports from the road.
‘We Got Our Butts Kicked’: How the GOP Lost Wisconsin
12 hours ago A group of tenants forced out of The Community within the Corridor Apartment complex because of a toxic chemical was found back in March, continues to keep relocating to temporary housing.
USD/MXN stumbles on risk-on impulse, MXN bolstered by strong GDP
The Mexican Peso rallied for the second straight trading session on the back of increased risk appetite amongst investors. The agreement reached over the weekend to raise the US debt ceiling stokes investor optimism, as reflected in rising equity futures. The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains static amidst rising US bond yields due to strong US data and a hawkish Fed, unable to prevent USD/MXN’s decline as Mexico’s ongoing GDP growth uplifts the Peso.
Mark Zuckerberg Hints at UFC Metaverse as Fight Out (FHGT) Presale Explodes to $5m
-Advertisement- The world of virtual reality and the metaverse continue to be hot topics as significant players in the tech industry continue to explore their potential. One such player, Mark Zuckerberg, has recently hinted at his company’s interest in branching into the world of UFC with a potential UFC metaverse. This news has caused a stir in the tech world and may have directly impacted FGHT, a virtual reality token, as its presale has exploded to $5 million in value.
BREAKING: Tina Turner Dies At 83 Years Old In Switzerland Home
-Advertisement- Tina Turner has passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in Switzerland, according to reports. Turner reportedly died following an extended illness in her home near Zurich. The exact illness was not immediately specified.
Miles Morales Swings Into Fortnite to Celebrate Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
To celebrate the upcoming release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales will be swinging into Fortnite on May 23. Epic Games shared a short video announcing the update on Fortnite’s official Twitter account. The teaser shows Morales’ Spider-Man bursting through a skyscraper and swinging out of sight. Miguel O’Hara/Spider-Man 2099 then steps forward and peers out of the smashed window. -Advertisement- The two new character skins will arrive in Fortnite with the next update.
15 Portraits of Historical Figures That Reveal the Early Origins of Photoshop
-Advertisement- Photo editing programs have become an integral part of our lives, making it rare to come across an untouched photo. However, it’s essential to recognize that Photoshop isn’t exclusive to the modern era. For centuries, people have strived to enhance the appearance of their portraits, employing skilled specialists in photo retouching.
Bitcoin Shows Wild Swing Near $27K as Fed’s Powell Teases Rate Hike Exit
Recently, Bitcoin, the leading digital asset, displayed intense volatility near the $27,000 mark. The catalyst behind this wild swing was none other than the Federal Reserve’s chairman, Jerome Powell, who hinted at an imminent end to rate hikes. This unexpected development sent shockwaves through the crypto markets, igniting a frenzy among investors.
What Would Happen If The Moon Hit Earth
It all started with a minor change on our planet. At first, people noticed the Moon had become brighter and a little bigger. But nobody paid attention to this. The Moon affected tides all over the world. The water flooded the beaches, but it wasn’t a tragedy. A lot of fish came close to the shores. People found giant squid, anglerfish, and other creatures next to the coast, although they usually live in the dark depths. New, stranger things happen every day. Birds no longer fly to the south in winter.
: Florida’s Ron DeSantis to officially launch presidential bid next week: report
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will file paperwork next week to run for president in 2024, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday night. DeSantis’s entry into the race has long been expected. According to the Journal, DeSantis is expected to file formal paperwork with the Federal Election Commission on May 25, the same day he has scheduled a donor meeting in Miami. A more formal kickoff event may follow, the Journal said.
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