Jul 14 WATCH: Darline Graham sworn in as senator after her brother's death By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Darline Graham, the sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in by the Senate on Tuesday afternoon — filling the seat just three days after her brother’s death. Continue reading
Jul 14 Aging politicians face questions over health transparency after Graham's death By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Graham’s death and the 84-year-old McConnell’s hospitalization come amid a reckoning about the nation’s aging leaders. Sen. John Cornyn says more health transparency may be needed. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 10:47 Lindsey Graham's career and influence on American politics By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Doug Adams South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday of an aortic dissection and cardiovascular disease. The Republican served more than 30 years in Congress, becoming one of the nation's most prominent voices on foreign policy and later one of President Trump's… Continue watching
Jul 13 Who is Darline Graham Nordone, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister? By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Nordone, who was appointed to serve the remaining months of the Senate term that her brother left behind when he died over the weekend, hasn't been in office before. Continue reading
Jul 13 Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death spurs false claims By Melissa Goldin, Associated Press Sen. Lindsey Graham's unexpected death on Saturday night fueled baseless speculation on social media that his passing was the result of a criminal action. Here's a closer look at the facts. Continue reading
Jul 13 Ukraine fears it will have a weaker link to Trump after Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death By Samya Kullab, Will Weissert, Associated Press Ukraine has lost a close ally in President Donald Trump’s orbit, leaving its leaders grappling with the implications for their war-torn country. Continue reading
Jul 13 Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, picked to fulfill remainder of his Senate term By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press A special election next month will determine the new Republican nominee for Graham’s seat. Continue reading
Jul 13 WATCH: Senate returns to Washington after sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The surprise death of the South Carolina senator has shaken Republicans who were already at odds with President Donald Trump and stalled on several priorities as they return from a two-week recess. Continue reading
Jul 13 Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, preliminary medical exam finds By Seung Min Kim, Mary Clare Jalonick, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The tear in the inner wall of the aorta, called an aortic dissection, was related to the hardening of Graham's arteries. Continue reading
Jul 12 Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that's fading in Washington By Geir Moulson, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Graham was a rare bridge between President Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy and the traditional Washington consensus prioritizing alliances with Europe and Israel, one falling out of favor with many in both political parties. Continue reading