GOP South Carolina Senate Worries, Guilfoyle Investigation, Hurricane Isaias Threat: AM Update 10/9

Republicans are spending millions to defend Senator Darline Graham’s seat in South Carolina as tightening polls and a heated debate over transgender policies raise concerns about a potential Democrat upset. US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is reportedly under State Department investigation over allegations of misconduct, while separate reporting raises questions about her financial dealings with a Trump donor. Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, is threatening the Gulf Coast with destructive winds, dangerous storm surge, and flooding as residents prepare for landfall. President Trump awards Elon Musk and several other technology leaders the nation’s highest science and innovation honors during a White House ceremony, signaling a renewed friendship after their public falling out.