John McCain.
American politician (1936–2018)
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- Active events
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Obama criticized Clinton's gas tax plan, while Clinton used 'us or against us' rhetoric regarding terrorism, with McCain supporting Clinton.Some support1 report
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In 2008, John McCain campaigned in Iowa, while Colin Powell endorsed the Democratic nominee and McCain received contributions during the caucuses.Some support1 report
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John McCain proposed the establishment of a centralized national medical registry.Some support2 reports
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John McCain discussed Bush's NSA surveillance program and mentioned that Congress had been briefed on the program.Some support1 report
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Howard Kurtz wrote about John McCain's changing political stance in an article published in 2006.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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An appointment process in Arizona involved Jon Kyl, who was appointed to fill a vacancy caused by John McCain's death. The appointment was made by then-Gov. Doug Ducey and helped guide the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh.Well supported25 reports1 development inside
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Obama praised McCain as a notable Republican opponent and criticized Trump's presidency, while a new library branch opened in Chicago.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Trump referenced McCain regarding military service views.Well supported3 reports
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Cal Poly Maritime Academy is being included in a strategic initiative involving California State University, with a connection made to John McCain.Some support3 reports
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John McCain and Mitt Romney discussed candidates during a CPAC gathering in 2012.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump and John McCain's political views and relationship regarding American greatness.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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John McCain criticized military morale and war hero status.Some support1 report
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Elena Kagan, Barack Obama, and John McCain discussed how judicial decisions impacted scientific policy and issues debated in 2008.Some support1 report
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John McCain criticized the Jones Act regarding US policy, noting its impact and price increases in the region.Some support2 reports
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John McCain is cited for using 'Drill, baby, drill' rhetoric during the 2008 election cycle.Some support1 report
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A foundation housed at Arizona State University is honoring Henry Kissinger's career through a fellowship, supported by Lynn Forester de Rothschild.Some support1 report
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Political commentary links John McCain and Boris Johnson to the Maidan revolution and Western interventionism.Some support3 reports
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Criticism regarding election results originated from Elizabethtown, Georgia, where it was alleged that the criticism mocked John McCain's torture experience.Some support1 report
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Timothy Mellon has been funding both Donald Trump's campaigns and John McCain's presidential campaign.Well supported7 reports
Gone quiet
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Lindsey Graham and John McCain joined Donald Trump in a political alliance known as 'the three amigos'.Some support1 report
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Voters in 2008 believed media favored Obama over McCain, highlighting CNN's perceived pro-Obama bias.Some support1 report
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A political development involving George W. Bush, Steve Schmidt, Donald Trump, John McCain, and Ashley Hinson is underway, with mentions of Iowa and the Kennedy Center.Some support2 reports
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Brian Williams used a debate platform in 2007 to question Barack Obama, compare political figures to John McCain's past, and confused Obama's name with Osama bin Laden.Some support1 report
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Marco Rubio made a political comparison, referencing John McCain's background as a senator from Arizona.Some support1 report
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John McCain dismissed the UFC as human cockfighting on June 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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Political figures including Donald Trump, John McCain, George W. Bush, and Steve Schmidt were recently involved in activities related to the Kennedy Center.Some support1 report
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Energy policy discussions between John McCain and Paul Renner focused on shared market challenges regarding energy costs in states like Florida and Iowa.Some support2 reports
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John McCain and Meghan McCain shared a family lineage through a deceased son on May 26, 2026.Some support2 reports
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John McCain criticized Donald Trump's business projects, which are linked to Dana White's professional mixed martial arts league, calling them 'human cockfighting.'Some support2 reports
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Around John McCain this week
News at the entities that move John McCain most-
Lindsey Graham OperationalTrump seeks to lower gas prices by buying Russian diesel and plans to lift sanctions on Russia, a move tied to a bill honoring Lindsey Graham.Moves John McCain
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Donald Trump OperationalFidel led Cuba after succeeding his brother, while Trump's oil blockade crippled the Cuban economy.Moves John McCain
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Congress StructuralThe Supreme Court declared a law passed by Congress unconstitutional, while James Madison chose not to honor appointments.Moves John McCain
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Barack Obama OperationalThe Trump administration targeted Ilhan Omar, while Obama supported her amid investigations, and the IRS targeted Tea Party groups.Moves John McCain
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Doug Ducey TransactionalDucey's administration awarded a grant to Arizona State University for a water innovation initiative in Arizona.Moves John McCain
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Graham OperationalArmstrong presented a project vision to Sierra Club members while Graham voiced concerns about economic ramifications.Moves John McCain
Connections
The 40 strongest of 52, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Meghan McCain Structural
A is the father of B, establishing a permanent familial lineage.
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Jon Kyl Transactional
Jon Kyl was appointed to fill the Senate vacancy created by John McCain's death.
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Lindsey Graham Operational
John McCain and Lindsey Graham were close political allies who shared views on international issues and supported each other's careers.
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Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is defined by active political conflict, where Trump consistently criticized and mocked McCain's military service and political profile.
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Timothy Mellon Transactional
Timothy Mellon donated funds to John McCain's presidential campaign.
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Congress Structural
John McCain was a member of the body Congress, which was the focus of briefings regarding a specific program.
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Doug Ducey Transactional
Doug Ducey was responsible for appointing Jon Kyl to succeed John McCain in his office.
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Barack Obama Operational
The relationship is characterized by active political competition, policy contrast, and mutual public interaction.
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Medicare Operational
A politician whose career involved policy decisions regarding the large government program Medicare.
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Graham Operational
The evidence suggests a close, long-term association between the two individuals.
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Paul Renner Operational
The evidence suggests that the two individuals compete ideologically due to their differing views on energy policy ethos.
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Boris Epshteyn Structural
Boris Epshteyn was employed by John McCain during the 2008 presidential campaign.
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Steve Schmidt Operational
The entities shared a close working relationship in the past.
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Katie Hobbs Operational
Katie Hobbs is actively targeting the voter base associated with John McCain in a competitive political context.
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Iowa Shared context
John McCain's political activities and comments occurred within Iowa's political context, sometimes influencing its norms.
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James Carville Operational
The two political figures are observed to actively contrast and compete regarding their political views and styles.
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Phil Gramm Transactional
Phil Gramm provided advisory services to John McCain's presidential campaign in 2011.
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Henry Kissinger Shared context
The relationship is characterized by a shared decades-long friendship and alignment on core policy values.
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Megan Basham Mentioned together
The relationship is based on anecdotal linking of A's current policy stances to shared political context and 1990s voting records.
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Mark Kelly Transactional
Mark Kelly completed John McCain's term in a special election.
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Evan Bernstein Operational
The relationship was characterized by close working ties within official capacities.
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Sarah Palin Shared context
Both were cited for shared political rhetoric regarding the 2008 political climate.
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Mitt Romney Operational
The entities engaged in active political competition during the 2012 election cycle.
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Bush Operational
McCain publicly discussed the NSA surveillance program operated by the company Bush.
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Howard Kurtz Operational
Howard Kurtz has written about John McCain's changing political stance.
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David Simon Mentioned together
McCain admired the work produced by Simon.
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Airbnb Mentioned together
John McCain was featured in a promotional context on Airbnb cereal boxes.
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Maidan Operational
John McCain was involved in the organized revolution that culminated in the events at Maidan.
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Dana White Operational
McCain used his platform to criticize the combat sports industry, specifically opposing the contests as 'human cockfighting.'
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Steve Schmidt Operational
Steve Schmidt and John McCain worked closely together in their professional capacities.
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Clinton Transactional
John McCain supported Clinton's proposal for a gas tax cut in 2008.
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Alan Greenspan Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in an anecdote concerning future political appointments.
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Matt Lauer Transactional
John McCain was interviewed by Matt Lauer on the Today show in 2006.
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Dan Sullivan Operational
Dan Sullivan actively pushed back in response to Donald Trump insulting John McCain.
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George W. Bush Operational
John McCain and George W. Bush competed against each other during a presidential nomination cycle.
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United States of America Shared context
John McCain operated within the US political context, expressing concerns about military prestige and politics.
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Iraq Shared context
John McCain was involved in policy discussions related to the Abu Ghraib incident in Iraq.
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Arizona Shared context
John McCain's political career was situated within the state of Arizona.
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Mitch McConnell Operational
The evidence indicates that both politicians share foreign policy views concerning military aid.
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United States Army Shared context
John McCain criticized the military morale and war hero status of the United States Army.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- John McCain was reelected multiple times in Arizona.
- John McCain and Barack Obama debated and campaigned during the 2008 election cycle.
- Obama criticized Clinton's gas tax plan, while Clinton used 'us or against us' rhetoric regarding terrorism, with McCain supporting Clinton.
- In 2008, John McCain campaigned in Iowa, while Colin Powell endorsed the Democratic nominee and McCain received contributions during the caucuses.
September 2026
7 events- John McCain proposed the establishment of a centralized national medical registry.
- John McCain discussed Bush's NSA surveillance program and mentioned that Congress had been briefed on the program.
- Howard Kurtz wrote about John McCain's changing political stance in an article published in 2006.
- An appointment process in Arizona involved Jon Kyl, who was appointed to fill a vacancy caused by John McCain's death. The appointment was made by then-Gov. Doug Ducey and helped guide the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh.
- Trump referenced McCain regarding military service views.
- Cal Poly Maritime Academy is being included in a strategic initiative involving California State University, with a connection made to John McCain.
- John McCain and Mitt Romney discussed candidates during a CPAC gathering in 2012.
August 2026
5 events- John McCain criticized military morale and war hero status.
- Elena Kagan, Barack Obama, and John McCain discussed how judicial decisions impacted scientific policy and issues debated in 2008.
- John McCain criticized the Jones Act regarding US policy, noting its impact and price increases in the region.
- John McCain is cited for using 'Drill, baby, drill' rhetoric during the 2008 election cycle.
- A foundation housed at Arizona State University is honoring Henry Kissinger's career through a fellowship, supported by Lynn Forester de Rothschild.
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July 2026
5 events- Donald Trump and John McCain's political views and relationship regarding American greatness.
- Political commentary links John McCain and Boris Johnson to the Maidan revolution and Western interventionism.
- Criticism regarding election results originated from Elizabethtown, Georgia, where it was alleged that the criticism mocked John McCain's torture experience.
- Timothy Mellon has been funding both Donald Trump's campaigns and John McCain's presidential campaign.
- Lindsey Graham and John McCain joined Donald Trump in a political alliance known as 'the three amigos'.
June 2026
10 events- Obama praised McCain as a notable Republican opponent and criticized Trump's presidency, while a new library branch opened in Chicago.
- Voters in 2008 believed media favored Obama over McCain, highlighting CNN's perceived pro-Obama bias.
- A political development involving George W. Bush, Steve Schmidt, Donald Trump, John McCain, and Ashley Hinson is underway, with mentions of Iowa and the Kennedy Center.
- Brian Williams used a debate platform in 2007 to question Barack Obama, compare political figures to John McCain's past, and confused Obama's name with Osama bin Laden.
- Marco Rubio made a political comparison, referencing John McCain's background as a senator from Arizona.
- John McCain dismissed the UFC as human cockfighting on June 15, 2026.
- Political figures including Donald Trump, John McCain, George W. Bush, and Steve Schmidt were recently involved in activities related to the Kennedy Center.
- Energy policy discussions between John McCain and Paul Renner focused on shared market challenges regarding energy costs in states like Florida and Iowa.
- John McCain and Meghan McCain shared a family lineage through a deceased son on May 26, 2026.
- John McCain criticized Donald Trump's business projects, which are linked to Dana White's professional mixed martial arts league, calling them 'human cockfighting.'