CHAPIN, S.C. -- Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, ...

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, arguing the incumbent isn't conservative enough to represent the state.

The Senate’s presiding Republican chair has ruled that Lindsey Graham has the sole authority to decide if provisions of the GOP megabill violate the Congressional Budget Act or other budget laws.

Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer has announced a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham. Bauer, a longtime supporter of Donald Trump, criticizes Graham for not being conservative ...