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The U. S. Senate backed a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Consideration in the House of Representatives is scheduled for next month, but there are concerns regarding Trump’s tariff powers.
In South Carolina, a two-day farewell ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71, is ongoing. He will be buried on the family plot in Pickens County.
The US Secretary of the Air Force signed a memorandum to rename Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The exact timeline for the renaming has not yet been determined.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington on Tuesday for a meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump. The visit also includes the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
Companies UForce and ReconCraft have signed an agreement to produce Magura drones in Oregon and South Carolina. This is the first official project of a Ukrainian developer in the United States.
Since the beginning of 2026, 2,318 cases of measles have been registered in the US, surpassing the record of 2025. The increase is linked to a decline in vaccination rates and skepticism towards vaccinations.
Republican Senator Darlene Graham has announced her candidacy in the special U. S. Senate election from South Carolina. Her candidacy has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
U. S. President Donald Trump urged Darlene Graham Nordone to run for the Senate as a Republican. Nordone temporarily replaced her deceased brother after being appointed by the governor.
US President Donald Trump said he sees no reason to consider Senator Lindsey Graham's death a crime. He called conspiracy theories a waste of FBI time.
Darlene Graham Nordon, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, will serve until January. She will become the first female senator from the state.
US President Donald Trump supported a bipartisan sanctions package against Russia, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The package provides for high tariffs on imports from countries that buy Russian oil, uranium, and gas.
US President Donald Trump recommended that the Governor of South Carolina appoint Senator Lindsey Graham's sister to his seat after his death. The senator died of sudden cardiac arrest after returning from Kyiv.
Key Republicans in the Capitol express concern over Trump's deal with Iran, believing that Iran has become stronger. Without substantial changes, the deal may not pass a vote in Congress.
The South Carolina Senate rejected Trump's plan to redraw district boundaries. Logistic issues and political risks prevented the change to the electoral map.
13. 5 kg of enriched uranium was removed from a reactor in Venezuela to the United States. The operation was conducted jointly with the IAEA to ensure nuclear security in the region.
A horrific winter storm in the US has caused at least 38 deaths in 14 states, including New York, Texas, and Tennessee. Extremely low temperatures and power outages persist in the central and eastern parts of the country.
A powerful winter storm has swept across the US, causing snow, ice, and power outages. Over 9,000 flights have been canceled, and 16 states have declared a state of emergency.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and his team are looking for new ideas to end the 38-day US government shutdown. This comes after attempts to force Democrats to vote for the House-passed funding bill failed.
One of the monkeys that escaped after a truck overturned in Mississippi was shot by a woman. She feared for the safety of her children, as monkeys can be carriers of diseases.
US senators plan to summon the Russian ambassador to testify about the abduction of Ukrainian children. Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak called this an important stage in exposing Russia's crimes.
An American scientist named a new species of butterfly after Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who died from a stab wound. This happened after the researcher discovered the unique hybrid properties of the insect.
Tropical Storm Melissa brings torrential rains, increasing the risk of floods and landslides in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. The storm is predicted to intensify into a powerful Category 4 hurricane by Monday.
Volvo plans to release a new large SUV with an extended range (EREV), developed specifically for the American market. market. The model will be produced at the Ridgeville plant in South Carolina by the end of the decade.
Sixteen US states and the District of Columbia offer property tax relief for seniors. Another 18 states provide tax credits, five have implemented tax freezes, and six offer deferral programs.
The US House of Representatives has approved an $892. 6 billion defense bill that includes a pay raise for service members. The document also includes bans that restrict the rights of transgender service members.
23-year-old Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska, who fled the war, died from stab wounds at a train station in Charlotte. Police arrested 34-year-old Dekarolis Brown, who has been charged with first-degree murder.
US National Guard troops in Washington, D. C., have begun carrying weapons. This was made possible by a directive from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
National Guard troops from four states are arriving in Washington to combat illegal migrants and suppress unrest. This has caused concern among residents of the capital, especially among Hispanic merchants.
The Trump administration and Washington lawyers have agreed to scale back the takeover of the city's police department. The Metropolitan Police will remain under the control of its chief, Pamela Smith.
Volvo Cars has moved production of EX30 models for the US from China to Belgium. This will help avoid high anti-China tariffs and reduce delivery waiting times.