POLITICSDEVELOPING08/16/26

SC Senate Runoff Intra-MAGA Fight

Trump backs Darline Graham as Rep. Ralph Norman challenges her in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff.

Photo: Breitbart News

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

Aug 16: Trump backing Graham creates intra-MAGA conflict

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Washington Post emphasized Trump Intra-MAGA Conflict; Breitbart News emphasized Norman Policy Fighter Case.

LEFT FOCUS

▸Washington Post reported Trump is actively fighting for his endorsed candidate Darline Graham. — Washington Post

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Norman told Breitbart he is a 'known quantity' highly rated by Heritage, Gun Owners of America, and Turning Point USA. — Breitbart News
▸Norman told Breitbart he criticized 'Washington elite' for supporting Graham over his campaign. — Breitbart News

Trump Endorses Netanyahu for Reelection

Trump endorses Netanyahu for Israel's Oct. 27 election, says U.S. may have to fight Iran alone without him

Left: sees U.S. meddling and Iran war stakes.

Right: highlights allied resolve to finish Iran job.

DOJ charged 28 noncitizens and arrested 11 in California under 'Operation Protect the Vote.'

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Thursday: The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to review flagged noncitizen voters or face emergency legal action.

Sunday: DOJ threatens criminal prosecution for processing noncitizen ballots

Tuesday: DOJ charges 28 noncitizens, arrests 11 in California

Left: Defendants say they never registered to vote.

Right: DOJ arrests 11, charges 28 noncitizen voters.

Trump rallied in Dalton, Georgia, backing Senate and governor candidates Collins and Jackson.

Left: PBS: Rally hits a state split by Trump's claims

Right: Breitbart: NFL star Gurley joins Trump on stage

Trump held a campaign rally in Wichita, Kansas, Monday to boost Sen. Roger Marshall.

Left: sees slurs, hecklers, and a troubled race.

Right: sees a packed arena and roaring crowd.