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Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, was sworn in to complete his Senate term after his sudden death. Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her, and the South Carolina GOP will hold a special nominating contest on August 11 to choose a nominee who will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to fill the remainder of Sen. Lindsey Graham's term for South Carolina, making her the state’s first woman appointed to the U.S. Senate. A longtime disability-services advocate and commissioner for the SC Commission for the Blind, Nordone will be sworn in mid-July and will serve until Jan. 3, 2027, with the November election determining the full term. Her life has been shaped by the loss of her parents and by her brother Lindsey, who helped raise her; she says she will continue his legacy by advancing work for South Carolina and the United States.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s younger sister, to fill the remainder of his Senate term after his death, a caretaker move rooted in the tradition of family appointments. Nordone—who had not held public office before—previously led the state’s Commission for the Blind and will be sworn in amid a crowded legislative agenda, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump has tapped James M. McDonald to serve as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, taking over the post from Jay Clayton (announcement updated June 13, 2026).
Xabi Alonso has agreed to become Chelsea’s head coach on a four-year contract, with an official announcement expected soon. The move is being treated as a rapid hire after the FA Cup final, and he is set to have more influence in footballing matters under the club’s ownership as Chelsea look to rebuild their team.
President Donald Trump has fired the entire six-member San Francisco Presidio Board of Trustees, all appointed by Biden. Three terms expired last May and the other three were set to expire next May, with the 1,500-acre Presidio's governance now awaiting new appointees, per a San Francisco Chronicle report.
The Securities and Exchange Commission named David Woodcock Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective May 4, 2026, with Sam Waldon continuing as Acting Director until then. Woodcock, a former SEC director and current Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner, will lead more than 1,000 enforcement staff and steer cases that strengthen investor protection and market integrity, drawing on his SEC leadership background and governance expertise.
Pope Leo XIV appointed an Australian church lawyer as the Vatican’s chief legal adviser, marking a high-level leadership appointment in the Holy See’s legal affairs.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt selected Alan Armstrong, executive chair at Williams Companies, to fill Senator Markwayne Mullin’s seat until the November election. Armstrong has no prior public office and is barred by state law from running this fall, with Rep. Kevin Hern the clear favorite for the full term. The pick followed White House discussions, including with Trump, reflecting Oklahoma’s energy ties. The live updates also cover GOP moves on DHS funding and election-related proposals in Congress, as well as other items like King Charles III’s U.S. visit.
Secretary Kristi Noem named Charles Wall Deputy Director of ICE, praising his 14-year ICE career—including his time as Principal Legal Advisor who oversaw a staff of more than 3,500 attorneys and support personnel—and his focus on prioritizing the removal of violent criminals.
HSBC has appointed Brendan Nelson as its new chair, signaling a leadership change in the banking sector.
Defense lawyers are challenging Bill Essayli's authority to serve as a federal prosecutor without Senate confirmation, arguing he is an 'inferior officer' requiring proper appointment, and citing his social media statements asserting he still holds significant authority.
Donald Trump has selected a Heritage Foundation economist to lead the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, signaling a potential shift in the agency's approach under his administration.
Linda Yaccarino has been appointed as the chief executive of a telehealth start-up, marking a significant leadership change in the digital health industry.
Saquon Barkley was surprised to be named to Trump's revamped Presidential Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition but has decided not to participate, citing a busy schedule. Despite his non-participation, Barkley has maintained friendly relations with Trump, having met him socially and publicly supporting him. The council includes various prominent athletes and sports figures, and its reestablishment aims to promote physical education and major sporting events in the US.