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MON · 2026-05-18 · 11:44 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0518-77196
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Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of House seats – US politics live
In South Carolina, Republicans are aiming to win all of the state's House seats during redistricting, a move that includes targeting the district currently held by Jim Clyburn, the sole Democratic representative. Separately, a senior Taiwanese diplomat stated that Taiwan would welcome a conversation between its leader and US President Donald Trump.
Tom AmbroseThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-05-18 · 11:44 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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In South Carolina, Republicans are aiming to win all of the state's House seats during redistricting, a move that includes targeting the district currently held by Jim Clyburn, the sole Democratic representative. Separately, a senior Taiwanese diplomat stated that Taiwan would welcome a conversation between its leader and US President Donald Trump. Trump had previously indicated a need to speak with the leader of Taiwan, identified as President Lai Ching-te, regarding arms sales.
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Donald Trump stated he had to speak to the man 'running Taiwan' about arms sales.
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Jim Clyburn currently holds the only Democratic seat among South Carolina's seven House representatives.
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Taiwan would welcome an opportunity for its leader to speak to US President Donald Trump.
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Republicans are aiming to win all of South Carolina's House seats in the upcoming redistricting.
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