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South Carolina Governor appoints sister of Lindsey Graham as interim senator

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:28:31 GMT

Graham, one of Trump's closest allies in the Senate, died over the weekend after a brief illness.

Lindsey Graham’s death leaves a void in US support for Israel and Ukraine

BY GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:01:13 GMT

Graham died Saturday, aged 71, following what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” His office did not immediately disclose an official cause of death.

Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes

BY REUTERS — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:53:36 GMT

"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time... And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet," said US Senator Mitch McConnell.

Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's illness could affect US Senate after midterms

BY CORINNE BAUM — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:01:55 GMT

With Graham dead, McConnell still in the hospital, and midterms approaching, it looks like the Republicans' supermajority in Congress could shift.

Lindsey Graham’s voice for Israel has fallen silent - comment

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:03:28 GMT

"I'll stand with Israel until the day I die. It is our greatest ally," Graham told The Jerusalem Post in an interview just a few months before his death.

'Trust me bro': Trump's Iran approach harming perceptions of Israel, John Deaton tells 'Post'

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:03:13 GMT

Senate hopeful John Deaton warned that mixed messages from Trump and Netanyahu over the Iran war are eroding American trust in Israel and strengthening Tehran.

Lindsey Graham advocated for Israel through his policies until the end

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:37:59 GMT

He was a vocal advocate for relocating the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and consistently promoted US security assistance for Israel.

'One of Israel's greatest friends': Netanyahu, Herzog lead tributes as Israel mourns Lindsey Graham

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM AND AMICHAI STEIN — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:47:55 GMT

Graham's death was announced on Sunday by his office on social media.

Senator Lindsey Graham, staunch Israel supporter, dies at 71 from 'brief and sudden illness'

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:12:19 GMT

Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. Earlier in his career, he was a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner formally withdraws from race

BY REUTERS — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:03:23 GMT

The Maine Secretary of State's office confirmed Platner's withdrawal and will have until July 27 to name a replacement.

Palm Beach officially changes name of its airport in honor of Trump, his support in Florida

BY REUTERS — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:14:53 GMT

"I don't think there's anybody more synonymous with Palm Beach than Donald Trump in maybe all of Florida," said the president's son, Eric Trump.

Replacing Graham Platner: US Senate replacement options split over Israel policy

BY JOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:30 GMT

Candidates hoping to become the Maine Democratic nominee for Senate are split on key issues of concern to the Jewish community.

Rahm Emanuel to 'Post': ‘I told Mamdani river to the sea means destroying the Jewish people’

BY ZVIKA KLEIN AND JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:59:55 GMT

US AFFAIRS: In an interview with the Post, the 2028 prospective US presidential hopeful says he won’t take AIPAC money, backs a Palestinian state, and stands by sanctions on the Jewish state.

Rahm Emanuel: Democrats who support Israel can still lead the party to the White House

BY TOVAH LAZAROFF/JTA — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:39:53 GMT

Emanuel, most recently the US ambassador to Japan, is considering a presidential run in 2028. He is a former US congressman from Illinois as well as a former Chicago Mayor.

Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race

BY REUTERS — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:18:48 GMT

Many Democrats had already questioned Platner's fitness for office before Politico reported on Monday that a woman accused him of forcing her to have sex with him nearly ⁠five years ago.

Pressure mounts on Democratic Senate candidate Platner to quit Maine race

BY REUTERS — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:53:32 GMT

Platner's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Platner has denied wrongdoing but said on Monday he would take time "to reflect on the best path forward."

Democratic candidate Stevens attacks Netanyahu, as opponent El-Sayed calls Israel 'rogue state'

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:48:44 GMT

“The prime minister of Israel has failed,” Rep. Haley Stevens said when asked about Iran, saying that both Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump had failed to achieve “long-term peace."

Bernie Sanders urges Platner to quit Maine Senate race as Democrats vie to succeed him

BY REUTERS — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:46:45 GMT

"I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine," Sanders, a prominent progressive backer of Platner and his biggest national ally, said in a statement.

McConnell hospitalized for three weeks in unknown condition, team says he 'continues to improve'

BY SHIR PERETS — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:43:21 GMT

Additionally, McConnell's wife departed for a series of diplomatic and philanthropic events in China just three days after his hospitalization and is still abroad.

Trump calls for Congress to pass $350 billion defense funding legislation 'Reconciliation 3.0'

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:43:53 GMT

"The United States Military has never been stronger, or more powerful," Trump announced in a Truth Social post.

Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race

BY REUTERS — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:33:37 GMT

CNN reported that a woman accused him of entering her home without permission and raping her while he was intoxicated. He didn't indicate whether he was considering suspending or ending his campaign.

A narrowed Michigan Democratic Senate race leaves Jewish voters with a stark choice

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:41:11 GMT

Following Mallory McMorrow's suspension of her US Senate campaign, two candidates with opposing visions of the Democratic Party's future, particularly on Israel policy, remain.

GOP primary voters back candidates who support Israel, denounce antisemitism, poll finds

BY JAMES GENN — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:01:52 GMT

The Washington Free Beacon poll found GOP primary voters favored candidates who support Israel and denounce antisemitism, while prioritizing the economy and immigration.

Trump warns US can wipe out Iran's power grid in 'small part of an afternoon' if deal not reached

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:29:40 GMT

The president said, "We freed up the blockade because we're close to maybe making a deal - I don't know, look - we're going to win one way or the other."

Trump approval level falls to record lows as Americans belived Iran war not worth the cost - report

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:03:02 GMT

According to the poll, 58% of American voters think the war was not economically worth it, while 40% said the war left the US in a weaker position than the one it held before.

Coast Guard removes environmentalist ship from US 250th anniversary parade over political banners

BY REUTERS — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:59:10 GMT

The ship had banners that read, "Save the Clean Water Act" and "Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice, Climate Solutions."

Paul Pelosi faces hit-and-run charge after vehicle strikes parked car in California

BY REUTERS — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:34:46 GMT

Pelosi said he had hit something but did not know what, so he kept driving until his car became disabled and he could no longer continue.

White nationalist group Patriot Front marched through Washington DC ahead of Independence Day

BY REUTERS — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:33:31 GMT

Many were carrying the group's flag, Confederate flags, and variations of the US flag, at times chanting "Reclaim America."

Trump celebrates victory over Iran, destroying Navy 'in a moment' during Fourth of July speech

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:57:22 GMT

He also lauded the US for destroying Iran's entire naval force "in a moment," consisting of 159 Iranian ships.

US Air Force officer under investigation after calling for Trump's impeachment

BY REUTERS — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:34:33 GMT

The active-duty officer, Major Jason Watson, denounced Trump and Vance on Wednesday for actions including going to war with Iran without congressional authorization, according to a video.