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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1931, Frank Ramsey, American basketball player and coach (died 2018) was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1966, Gerald Levert, American R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (died 2006) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

BREAKING: Republican Senator Dead at 71

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July 12, 2026

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BREAKING: Republican Senator Dead at 71

Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died of a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday, his Senate office announced early Sunday morning. Graham was 71. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a brief statement. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at...

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The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's illness could affect US Senate after midterms

With Graham dead, McConnell still in the hospital, and midterms approaching, it looks like the Republicans' supermajority in Congress could shift.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, one of Israel’s strongest US Senate allies, dies at 71

The US Republican senator died of a sudden illness, his office said. He was 71.

Los Angeles Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham's sudden death adds to uncertainty in Senate races

Graham's death eats into Republicans' voting majority in the Senate, as does the absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for weeks.

The New American

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· Jul 7, 2026

Unconfirmed Reports: Mitch McConnell Brain Dead After Three Weeks in Hospital

GOP Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky suffered “cardiac arrest” three weeks ago and is still hospitalized. But two independent journalists have reported that the 84-year-old senator — long in failing health, pushed around the Capitol in a wheelchair, and frequently befuddled like former President Joe Biden — is brain dead. Quoting a “high level source close ... The post Unconfirmed Reports: Mitch McConnell Brain Dead After Three Weeks in Hospital appeared first on The New American.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 13, 2026

Senate again confronts challenges of aging membership...

Senate again confronts challenges of aging membership... (First column, 4th story, link) Related stories:HE LIVES! McConnell says he was hospitalized last month 'after a fall'... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

Salon

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· Jul 8, 2026

“Increasingly concerned”: Gov. Beshear demands to know what’s up with Mitch McConnell

Rumors have swirled as the senior Republican senator remains hospitalized

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

FOR INSIDERS | Platner looks like he's toast; ranking Dems for the White House: Join the live discussion

Has Democratic nominee Graham Platner's Senate campaign reached its end in Maine? How are Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate if it does? Plus, The Hill's Amie Parnes ranks the top Democratic presidential candidates. Join Amie, Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson and campaign reporter Caroline Vakil for the Fight For 2028. The discussion is scheduled to begin...

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 9, 2026

GOP Rep Makes Shock Admission About McConnell’s Condition

Kevin Lamarque / REUTERSA Republican lawmaker has made a shocking admission about the potential condition of Sen. Mitch McConnell, saying he is unsure if the Kentucky senator is even alive.Republican Rep. Marlin Stutzman made the eyebrow-raising statement on NewsNation after being bluntly asked if he believes McConnell, 84, is dead. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Really America

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· Jul 12, 2026

BREAKING: Trump's Favorite Senator Is Dead

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The Economic Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is US senator Mitch McConnell still alive?

Is US senator Mitch McConnell still alive?

Off The Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

McConnell hospitalization, Graham’s death shrink GOP’s slim Senate majority

The weekend death of GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham has made passing the Republican agenda in the Senate even more tenuous for the GOP conference – considering Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was already in the hospital and will not return to Capitol Hill any time soon. The GOP conference holds 53 seats, but without Graham and []...Click to read more

DNyuz

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘They are fed up’: Nicolle Wallace details enthusiasm collapse befalling the GOP

New data from The Washington Post is painting a dire electoral picture for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterms, and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told MS NOW’s Nicolle Wallace on Monday that Democrats aren’t just riding a wave; they’re building one. The Post’s analysis of more than 990 House primary races across 25 states found []

Townhall

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· Jul 2, 2026

A Wisconsin Democrat Staffer Wants to Kill Republicans, and Guess Which Democrat Candidate Follows Him

A Wisconsin Democrat Staffer Wants to Kill Republicans, and Guess Which Democrat Candidate Follows Him

The Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham cause of death confirmed after ‘brief and sudden illness’

The 71-year-old Republican senator died on Saturday evening after a ‘brief and sudden illness,’ his office said

Twitchy

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· Jul 12, 2026

Breaking: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dead at Age 71, Republican Lawmaker Passed After Short Illness

Breaking: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dead at Age 71, Republican Lawmaker Passed After Short Illness

Associated Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

LIVE: Flags at half-staff after Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71

Live view of the U.S. Capitol and the White House after Senator Lindsey Graham’s office said the South Carolina Republican, who was 71, has died after ‘a brief and unexpected illness.’ Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ydMsW5 #lindseygraham #capitol #live

The New Civil Rights Movement

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· Jun 30, 2026

Mitch McConnell Was Hospitalized Two Weeks Ago — We Still Don’t Know Why

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the former Senate Majority Leader, was hospitalized more than two weeks ago for reasons not made public. His office has not explained why or when he is expected to return to the Senate. The 84-year-old seven-term lawmaker was hospitalized on June 14. Local CBS affiliate WLKY reported that there are [] The post Mitch McConnell Was Hospitalized Two Weeks Ago — We Still Don’t Know Why appeared first on The New Civil Rights Movement.

National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jul 1, 2026

BREAKING: NYT-Siena Poll Shows Republicans Poised to Keep Senate Majority

A new New York Times-Siena poll predicts that if the midterms were held today, Republicans would keep control of the Senate. The data reveal Republicans’ strength across key Senate battlegrounds as radical Democratic hopefuls stall in their bid to flip the majority. “In an environment that historically creates headwinds for the party in power—and according to polling that traditionally []

Le Monde

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, Republican hawk who became staunch Trump loyalist, has died

The senator from South Carolina, who was seeking re-election in November, died suddenly at the age of 71. He embodied, perhaps better than anyone else, the Republican Party's surrender to Trumpism.

The Daily Caller

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· Jul 8, 2026

Platner’s Nuts: Democrats Jostling For Front Of Line To Replace Stubborn Scandal-Plagued Senate Candidate

'Platner is still reluctant to drop out'

Politizoom

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· Jul 7, 2026

Senate Republicans Are Stressed

If it wasn’t for bad news, they’d have no news at all. It appears that Republicans across the country and at all levels have gone beyond concerned to worried. Prospects for Republican victories at midterms have slid down to positively wretched chances. The Senate could be, maybe, up for grabs. That is something they really

Knewz

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· Jul 3, 2026

Democrats get new odds of flipping the Senate as polls indicate an increasingly tight race

Democrats are seeing improved odds of flipping the Senate, with new polls suggesting tight competitive races across several Republican-held states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. While Republicans still hold a 53-47 Senate majority and remain favored by prediction markets, a new The New York Times/Siena College/Portland Press Herald poll suggests Democrats now have multiple...

BingNews

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· Jul 12, 2026

Allié majeur de Donald Trump, le sénateur américain Lindsey Graham est mort

L’influent sénateur républicain de Caroline du Sud est décédé samedi à l’âge de 71 ans. Les hommages vont de Donald Trump au président israélien Isaac Herzog ...

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 13, 2026

Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death with uncertain agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will return to Washington on Monday with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally with President Donald Trump. Graham, 71, died Saturday evening after a tear in his aorta, according to a statement [] The post Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death with uncertain agenda appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Fox News

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· Jul 10, 2026

How Maine's Democratic meltdown could shape the Senate midterms

Collapse of Democrats' Maine Senate campaign highlights divisions within the party.

RedState

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· Jul 13, 2026

Analysis: Democrats Have Too Many Senate Seats That Are Competitive

Analysis: Democrats Have Too Many Senate Seats That Are Competitive

OpsLens

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· Jul 13, 2026

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell goes public with fresh photo and statement amid hospital mystery * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs

Source link U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and his wife, Elaine Chao As Americans process the unexpected death of South Carolina U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, another high-profile Republican in Congress,

ArcaMax

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· Jul 2, 2026

As questions about McConnell's health grow, Charles Booker calls for answers

The Democrat vying to replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate says Kentuckians deserve to know “if our senator is alert, conscious, or capable of serving” more than two weeks after the 84-year-old was hospitalized for an unspecified reason....

RAPPLER

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· Jul 1, 2026

Fact Check wRap: More lies about the Senate

In June, false claims about the Senate took advantage of recent arrests and tragedies. Watch this video so you can tell truth from myth.

Punching Bag Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Loss of Lindsey Graham

South Carolina Senator died suddenly at the age of 71. He was among my favorite senators. When prominent politicians pass, it is often said that it is a loss to the nation. In Lindsey’s case, it was more than a cliché accolade. It is a fact. Few senators in the modern era embodied the spirit [] The post The Loss of Lindsey Graham appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 12, 2026

After 28 Days Of Silence, Mitch McConnell Offers Proof Of Life From Hospital

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) shared a photo from his hospital bed — and delivered a long-awaited explanation regarding his twenty-eight day absence from the Senate: pneumonia. Despite spending the last month in the hospital — after being admitted on June 14 — the former Senate Majority Leader said that he plans to return to the ...

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 7, 2026

US Senator Mitch McConnell is ‘brain dead’ according to reporters

ALBAWABA - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with his office refusing to disclose the reason; now reporters are coming in that the Senator is “brain dead” and is on life support...

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