John McCain
Coverage of John McCain in the Nexus archive.
- Obama knocks Founders at presidential center debut before America’s 250th: ‘Fell terribly short’
Barack Obama criticized the Founders for failing to meet the Declaration of Independence's promise during his presidential center dedication, emphasizing the ongoing effort to make the union 'more perfect.' He highlighted shared American values and the importance of unity across political divides, while the event featured appearances by former officials and celebrities.
- Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died at age 66, as announced by his family. The death marks a personal tragedy for the McCain family.
- Doug McCain, eldest son of John McCain, dead suddenly at 66
Douglas Shepp McCain, eldest adopted son of former Sen. John McCain, died suddenly at 66. A former Navy pilot and American Airlines captain, he was remembered for his humor, loyalty, and family devotion by relatives and the McCain Institute.
- Doug McCain, eldest son of John McCain, dead suddenly at 66
Douglas Shepp McCain, eldest adopted son of late Senator John McCain, died suddenly at 66. A former Navy pilot and American Airlines captain, he was remembered for his humor, loyalty, and dedication to family. His death was confirmed by his funeral home, with tributes from family and the McCain Institute.
- Doug McCain, the oldest son of Sen. John McCain, dead at 66
Doug McCain, a Navy pilot and the eldest son of late Sen. John McCain, has died suddenly at the age of 66, as announced by his family.
- Meghan McCain reveals peace made with Trump, says he sent 'very kind' message
Meghan McCain, daughter of late Sen. John McCain, revealed on her podcast that she has made peace with Donald Trump after receiving a 'very kind' private message from him. Despite years of tension between the McCain family and Trump, including his 2015 dismissal of John McCain as a 'war hero' and past political conflicts, McCain noted a 'softer' side to Trump during his second term, possibly influenced by assassination attempts in 2024.
- MSNBC host offended by Hegseth's 'we leave no man behind' statement
MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell criticized War Secretary Pete Hegseth for using the phrase 'we leave no man behind' as outdated, arguing it fails to reflect modern military inclusivity and historical inconsistencies. O'Donnell contrasted Hegseth's remarks with historical examples like WWII and Vietnam, while also referencing Donald Trump's past comments on John McCain's captivity.