LIVE COVERAGEUpdated 24 minutes ago Graham has faced criticism this week over her performance at Tuesday night’s debate. Updated August 21, 2026, 6:48 AM EDT By NBC News What to know todayS.C. REMARKS: President Donald Trump will deliver remarks in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in support of Sen. Darline Graham. Graham has faced criticism this week over her performance at Tuesday night's debate as well as her general readiness for the job.VANCE TO OHIO: Vice President JD Vance is heading back to his hometown of Middletown, Ohio today. He is expected to tout the Trump administration's agenda alongside Energy Secretary Chris Wright.WARSHIP HEADS HOME: The USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been in the spotlight following a multitude of reports about worsening conditions aboard the ship, is on its way back home following an extended nine-month deployment, a U.S. official said. 24m ago / 6:48 AM EDTSen. Darline Graham faces more questions about her qualifications after debate blunderEven before Tuesday night’s debate, Sen. Darline Graham has been fending off questions about her qualifications to replace her brother, the late Lindsey Graham, in the Senate.But her performance at the debate brought a fresh round of questioning in South Carolina — a state with a proud military tradition and several key bases and installations — when she whiffed on a question about Taiwan and acknowledged that she doesn’t know much about national security.Read the full story here.24m ago / 6:48 AM EDTUSS Lincoln heads home after extended deployment to the Middle EastThe USS Abraham Lincoln is on its way back home following an extended nine-month deployment, a U.S. official told NBC News.The U.S. official said the ship has been sailing for a few days and is expected to arrive back in San Diego in a few weeks.The Lincoln, which has been at sea for more than 250 days, has 5,000 sailors and Marines on board. The deployment has been marred by reports of deteriorating conditions.Read the full story here. 0NBC NewsNBC News