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In New York, Luigi Mangione’s federal guilty plea has put his upcoming state criminal case on hold. Meanwhile, Sen. Darline Graham faced criticism for her lack of knowledge about national security issues during a debate.
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The Hill
Critics lambasted Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday for her response to a debate question about national security, which the senator said she was "not that informed on." Debate moderator Greta Van Susteren asked Graham if Taiwan and the South China Sea are national security issues for the U.S.
2026-08-19 11:52 UTC
The Hill
Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea in federal court has thrown his upcoming New York criminal case into doubt. Mangione’s defense team wants the state charges dismissed on double jeopardy grounds, while prosecutors are vowing to press ahead. The reignited debate is unfolding just weeks before the 28-yea
2026-08-19 12:00 UTC