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Key Points:

• South Carolina Senator Darline Graham struggled during a debate on U.S. foreign policy toward Taiwan, highlighting a gap between her and her late brother Lindsey Graham’s strong China hawk stance, which has led to Republican doubts about her readiness for office.
• Despite longstanding U.S. policy to constrain China in the South China Sea, Senate GOP China hawks have been notably silent following President Trump’s abrupt decision to cut joint military exercises with South Korea, a key regional ally against North Korea and China.
• The Senate GOP has been criticized for inaction on critical foreign policy issues, including the Iran conflict and military readiness, while focusing more on cultural issues that resonate with their base, as argued by Darline Graham.
• The U.S. Army recently shut down an experimental drone unit pioneered by former Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George as part of a "back-to-basics" military approach, raising concerns about the U.S. military’s adaptation to modern warfare technologies.
• A lawsuit against Avant Healthcare Professionals accused the company of exploiting immigrant nurses, leading to a $3 million settlement; the company is linked to Rick Jackson, who recently won the Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary, raising questions about voter response to the controversy.