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Darline Graham Sworn In To U.S. Senate

Darline Graham has officially been sworn in as South Carolina's newest U.S. senator, taking office just three days after the death of her brother, longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham. Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham to serve the remainder of her brother's term, which ends in January. A special election later this year will determine who will serve the next full Senate term after Republican voters choose a nominee. Darline Graham becomes the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate and has never before held elected office.

Meta Sued Over AI-Driven Layoffs

A group of 26 Meta employees has filed a lawsuit alleging the company’s artificial intelligence-driven layoff process disproportionately targeted workers who were on protected medical, parental or family leave. Meta eliminated about 8,000 positions, roughly 10% of its workforce, during a round of layoffs in May. The lawsuit claims the company used internal AI systems, employee activity and keystroke-monitoring data, and AI token-usage dashboards to help determine which workers would lose their jobs. The employees allege people on protected leave were selected for layoffs at a disproportionate rate. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Oakland, California.

House Passes Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The House has passed legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the United States, eliminating the twice-a-year clock changes. Supporters of the measure say keeping clocks on daylight saving time year-round would provide more evening daylight when Americans are most active. The bill would still allow states to opt out if their legislatures choose to do so before the law takes effect. The proposal now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain. It must pass the Senate and be signed by the president before it can become law.

Man Dies Fleeing Immigration Officers In Florida

A 28-year-old man was killed after being struck by a tractor trailer while fleeing from federal immigration officers during an enforcement operation in northeast Florida. Authorities said the man was one of four people who ran from a vehicle after it stopped at a gas station in St. Augustine during an encounter with agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations. Police said the man ran across a busy roadway and into the path of an oncoming semi-truck, where he was pronounced dead. The incident marks the third death in the past week involving encounters with ICE officers, drawing renewed attention to the agency's enforcement tactics.

Iranian Port Blockade Resumes As U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates

Fighting between the United States and Iran intensified Wednesday as the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports and launched another wave of strikes, prompting fresh threats from Tehran over energy exports and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed hostilities come after President Donald Trump ordered the blockade restored, saying it is aimed at preventing Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and pressuring Tehran back to the negotiating table. Iranian officials responded by warning they could halt additional Middle East energy exports if the blockade continues. The escalating conflict has further undermined hopes of reviving a temporary agreement that had been intended to reduce tensions and restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy corridors.

Trump Hosts Iraqi Prime Minister At White House

President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House as the two leaders looked to strengthen relations between the United States and Iraq. Trump praised the relationship between the two countries and said he and al-Zaidi shared strong chemistry during their meeting. The talks focused on expanding economic cooperation, increasing energy partnerships and supporting Iraq’s efforts to disarm Iran-backed militias. Iraqi officials also said an oil pipeline agreement involving U.S. and Qatari companies is expected to be announced later this week. The meeting comes as Washington seeks to deepen ties with Baghdad amid continued instability across the Middle East.

M and M Extra: Meghan McCain's Remorse

With the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham both Democrats and Republicans are remembering him for his commitment to the Senate and his ability to work across the aisle. That's so important when our country is divided by Trump derangement syndrome. Meghan McCain, the late Senator John McCain's daughter grew up with Senator Graham as family, but cut him out of her life around the time he started supporting Trump. Now that he's gone she's posting tearful tributes. Is it just crocodile tears for clicks, or does she actually wish she could make amends? --- M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. ---------------- Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live ?? / @mandmextra ?? Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live ?? salemnewschannel.com/watch-live ?? Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show ?? 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive ?? Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT

The U.S. Is Reinstating the Naval Blockade on Iran

The Economy is Improving as Inflation Cooled in June

M and M Extra: Walz Pardons Child Rapist

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz pardoned a child rapist—an illegal immigrant from Laos who repeatedly assaulted a 10-year-old girl—and had the nerve to say Minnesota isn't safer with him deported . It makes us sick. Wait until you hear the crazy reason he tried to prevent DHS from deporting this monster. --- M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. ---------------- Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live ?? / @mandmextra ?? Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live ?? salemnewschannel.com/watch-live ?? Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show ?? 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive ?? Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT