Politics Sep 10 Trump’s strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military power As Donald Trump prepared to return to the White House, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham encouraged him to send a message to drug cartels. Graham told Trump to blow something up. The military strike on a suspected drug-smuggling speedboat carrying 11… By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
World Jun 02 Putin ‘is preparing for more war,’ GOP senator warns after meeting with Zelenskyy and Macron Two U.S. senators are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling on peace while preparing a fresh military offensive against Ukraine. By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
Politics Jun 01 After trip to Ukraine, U.S. senators warn Putin is preparing new offensive Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal spoke to The Associated Press in Paris after meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and touring neighborhoods shattered by what they called the worst Russian bombardments since the full-scale invasion began. By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
Politics Dec 19 WATCH: GOP senators from the Carolinas urge essential disaster relief amid spending bill debate Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina entered the meeting with a large stack of papers he said were messages from constituents pleading for aid after Hurricane Helene. By Associated Press
Nov 14 What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism. Continue reading
Sep 08 Special grand jury in Georgia case recommended Sen. Graham, 2 ex-senators and Michael Flynn be charged By Kate Brumback, Associated Press While most of the intrigue in the inner workings of the case has diminished with the filing of charges, it is notable that the special grand jury recommended many people who were not actually indicted. They include Graham of South… Continue reading
May 29 Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over comments on war in Ukraine By Associated Press Russia’s Interior Ministry has issued an arrest warrant for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham following his comments related to the fighting in Ukraine. Graham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. Continue reading
Nov 01 Supreme Court lifts hold on Sen. Graham testimony in 2020 election investigation By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court has lifted a temporary hold on Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in a Georgia investigation of possible illegal interference in the 2020 election by then-President Donald Trump and his allies in the state. Continue reading
Oct 24 Justice Clarence Thomas temporarily blocks Graham testimony in Georgia 2020 election grand jury By Associated Press Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday temporarily blocked Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony to a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state. Continue reading