Trump nabs crucial primary wins in South Carolina, Oklahoma: 4 takeaways
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President Trump notched two critical wins in South Carolina and Oklahoma on Tuesday, with Sen. Darline Graham (S.C.) and former state Sen. Mike Mazzei (Okla.) clinching the GOP nominations in their respective primary runoff races. The Republican contests for South Carolina Senate and Oklahoma governor served as another key test of the president’s influence in the GOP as several of his gubernatorial and House picks have…
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The Republican Senate is at it again today!
— Patricia (@triciamap) August 24, 2026
Senator Tom Tillis from the State of North Carolina has quickly graveled in and quickly graveled out of the US Senate today. Just to make sure that President Trump does not make any recess appointments.
Patriots you know what to do to… pic.twitter.com/SjgGORiz9a
During the current Senate 5 week recess, 4 Senators have gaveled in pro-forma sessions to prevent President Trump from making recess appointments. They are:
— Steve Ferguson (@lsferguson) August 23, 2026
John Boozman
Jim Justice
Jim Banks
Ted Budd
Why hasn't the President gone scorched earth on Thune for sabotaging his…