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Graham funeral plans set for DC and SC

Memorial plans for Senator Lindsey Graham span Washington, D.C. and South Carolina, beginning with a Capitol arrival ceremony on July 28 carried by an Armed Forces Body Bearer Team, a private Rotunda program, and a 2 p.m. Washington National Cathedral service with a Trump tribute, followed by a state-m courtesy procession and funeral in Columbia with a flyover and public opportunities to pay respects. The events will conclude with South Carolina ceremonies on July 29, including a State House procession and First Baptist Church of Columbia service, with livestreams available for public viewing.

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Vance Links Epstein to Israeli Intelligence

Vice President JD Vance told Joe Rogan that the Trump administration absolutely screwed up the communications around the Epstein files release and should have released documents more quickly, while denying it was a coordinated cover-up. He also highlighted the challenge of redactions and distinguishing victims from co-conspirators, and cited Epstein’s alleged intelligence connections as part of the broader context.

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Netanyahu warns Iran of stronger response

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran that any future attack would trigger a far stronger Israeli response, emphasizing readiness to act decisively and promising no repeat of past outcomes. The remarks, delivered at the Negev conference amid ongoing tensions and recent Israeli strikes in Iran and regional hostilities, signal a renewed posture of deterrence as the ceasefire remains fragile and the risk of escalation persists.

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