Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under close scrutiny as Republican lawmakers criticize his handling of sensitive ...

President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., describing the lawmaker as "a wonderful friend." Graham, who has served in the Senate for more than two decades, will be up for re ...

“Senator Lindsey Graham is working incredibly hard for the Great People of South Carolina, a State I love and WON BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024!” Trump said. “Lindsey has been a wonderful ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) warned in a speech Thursday that U.S. negotiators trying to end the war in Ukraine are headed for a “Russia wins, America loses” headline ...

President Donald Trump backed Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in his pursuit of a fifth Senate term in 2026. Trump announced his support in a Truth Social post on Wednesday night. "Senator Lindsey ...

Rep. Andy Barr is betraying his political mentor, Sen. Mitch McConnell, for financial support from Elon Musk. Barr is seeking McConnell's Senate seat and supports policies favored by Musk, such as ...

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday said “very sensitive information” was discussed during a Trump administration group chat on Signal that included a journalist, but the longtime ally ...

James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general news across the United States. James joined ...