South Carolina GOP Primary Tests Trump's Influence
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South Carolina voters are heading to the polls for a Republican Senate runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman. The race serves as a critical test of Donald Trump’s influence, as he has endorsed Graham despite skepticism from some conservative voters. Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, a heated GOP gubernatorial primary between Attorney General Gentner Drummond and former state Sen. Mike Mazzei has turned personal, with both candidates releasing drug tests. Separately, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened new sanctions on nearly 60 entities linked to Iran. The US Supreme Court also recently ruled in favour of the administration regarding mail-in ballot restrictions.
Why it matters
The outcomes of these primary races will determine the strength of Donald Trump's endorsement power, while the new sanctions on Iran signal a shift in US foreign economic policy.
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