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The Hill

Washington political news outlet reporting the Budget-chair succession and Republican candidate scramble.

Last refreshed: 17 July 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

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The Hill reported this week that Majority Leader John Thune is moving to install Senator Ron Johnson as the Senate Budget Committee's new chair, with Johnson's office confirming he is prepared to serve once the appointment is formally announced . It separately reported that Mark Lynch, beaten by Lindsey Graham by nearly 28 points in June, is entering the special primary to succeed him, and that Ralph Norman asked President Trump for an endorsement and received only "give me a week" .

Founded in 1994, The Hill is a Washington DC political news outlet covering Congress, the White House and federal policy, now owned by Nexstar Media Group. It functions here as a source wire on Capitol Hill personnel and campaign moves, not as a subject of the coverage itself.

Common Questions
What is The Hill?
The Hill is a Washington DC political news outlet, founded in 1994 and now owned by Nexstar Media Group, that covers Congress, the White House and federal policy.
Who did The Hill report is replacing Lindsey Graham as Budget chair?
The Hill reported that Majority Leader John Thune is moving to install Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, though the appointment had not been formally confirmed as of 17 July.Source: The Hill
When did The Hill report Mark Lynch was entering the special primary?
The Hill reported on 13 July that Mark Lynch, who lost to Graham by nearly 28 points in June, would run in the special primary to succeed him.Source: The Hill