Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) has announced his candidacy for the Senate seat previously held by Lindsey Graham, who passed away recently. Following Graham's death, his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was appointed to fill his seat temporarily. The special primary election is scheduled for August 11, 2026.
Rep. Ralph Norman has declared his intention to run for the Senate seat in South Carolina following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Norman emphasized Graham's dedication to the state and the country in his announcement.
Residents in Greater Memphis are voicing concerns about the noise and emissions from SpaceX's AI data centers, Colossus and Colossus II. Public opposition is growing, prompting policy changes in other states, including a moratorium on AI data center construction in New York. Local officials and residents are advocating for better regulations and agreements with data center developers, citing their experiences as cautionary tales for other communities.
Protests against the expansion of data centers are planned in over 125 locations across the U.S. on July 18, 2026. Organized by the group HumansFirst, the protests aim to address concerns about the impact of data centers on local communities, including issues related to power costs, water usage, and environmental pollution. A recent poll shows significant public opposition to the pace of data center construction.
Rep. Ralph Norman has declared his candidacy for the South Carolina Senate seat following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. He aims to run in the upcoming special GOP primary election on August 11, despite President Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham for the position. Norman has received support from GOP Senators Mike Lee and Rick Scott and will face competition from other declared candidates.
Armed groups launched an attack on a Malian military convoy in the Gao region on July 18, 2026. The Malian government is conducting a counterattack, while rebels claim to have inflicted casualties and damage on the military.
Two men from North Dakota, Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison, are suing a hospital after discovering they were switched at birth nearly 40 years ago. The revelation came to light when Bylin received a DNA test as a gift, leading to the confirmation of their switched identities.
A rally in Memphis drew over a thousand supporters for Justin Pearson, a Democratic state representative running for Congress. The event, attended by prominent figures, was held in response to recent fatal shootings by the Memphis Safe Task Force.
A federal appeals court has allowed the U.S. Postal Service to proceed with changes to mail-in ballot delivery procedures despite ongoing legal challenges. The ruling comes as a separate court order continues to block the Trump administration's related policy.
Belgium has implemented a ban on imports from Israeli settlements in occupied territories. This decision comes amid stalled negotiations among EU foreign ministers regarding a broader ban on illegal settlement trade.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing allegations of exaggerating the crowd size at a recent rally in McAllen, Texas. While he claimed 763 attendees, local reports indicate the actual number was closer to 100, raising concerns among political opponents and prompting criticism from Texas Democrats.
David Maimon, a fraud expert, testified before the House Oversight Committee on July 18, 2026, discussing the challenges posed by criminals using artificial intelligence to commit fraud. He emphasized the need for improved tools and collaboration between government and private sectors to combat these evolving threats effectively.
During a House Oversight Committee hearing, David Maimon from SentiLink discussed the federal government's inadequacies in combating fraud, particularly as criminals utilize artificial intelligence. He urged for improved collaboration and the adoption of historical data verification methods to enhance fraud prevention efforts.
The Department of Justice has filed its first application to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996 but never previously used. The application, submitted on July 15, 2026, remains sealed and includes classified information, with a revised submission required by the court by Wednesday.
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City's Upper East Side has led to the first reported death. The outbreak has infected at least 67 people, with many hospitalized, as health officials continue to investigate the source.
Anti-abortion groups are intensifying their efforts after a proposed prohibition on Medicaid funding for abortion providers was omitted from the Republicans’ reconciliation 3.0 framework. This development could lead to increased tensions between Republican lawmakers and anti-abortion activists.
The Department of Justice has lifted restrictions on TikTok for federal employees, allowing them to download the app on government devices. This marks a significant change in policy regarding the use of the app in federal workplaces.
Iranian strikes on July 18, 2026, targeted several locations in Mangaf, Kuwait, leading to the emergence of large plumes of smoke. The incident raises concerns about security in the region.
The U.S. military confirmed that two troops were killed and one is missing after an attack on a base in Jordan attributed to Iran. This raises the total U.S. military casualties in the conflict to 16 killed and over 430 wounded.
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