President Trump to Meet New Republican Senator Darline Graham at the White House

President Trump will meet with new Republican Senator Darline Graham at the White House today. Graham has taken over the seat following the death of her brother Lindsey Graham. The president plans to deliver a primetime speech today focused on election security, bringing renewed attention to his long-running complaints about voting systems and election administration.

The White House was deciding whether the president’s remarks would include the disclosure of sensitive intelligence related to China’s intention or ability to interfere in the 2020 US election, according to Reuters. In other news, 103 House Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel as accusations that Israel’s government carried out a genocide in Gaza are gaining more traction in the party.

Two of President Trump’s nominees, Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton, faced challenges during their confirmation hearings. Blanche, the acting attorney general, described himself as Trump’s lawyer, before correcting himself. Clayton, the would-be national intelligence director, refused to say who won the 2020 election when asked by Senator Jon Ossoff.

Additionally, the treasury department announced that the US Mint has started producing a new commemorative $1 coin featuring President Trump as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.