Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1940, Paul Prudhomme, American chef and author (died 2015) was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician 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 2007, Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965) passed away. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Nadine Gordimer, South African novelist, short story writer, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Behind-The-Scenes Lindsey Graham Story A Democrat Just Shared

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The Behind-The-Scenes Lindsey Graham Story A Democrat Just Shared

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) took a moment on Sunday to reflect on his friendship with his late colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Graham’s office had announced his passing overnight, stating that his death had been the result of a “brief and sudden illness” — and later reports confirmed that EMTs had been called to his ...

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Townhall

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· Jul 7, 2026

Watch Scott Jennings Nuke the Dems' Narrative on Graham Platner in Less Than Two Minutes on CNN

Watch Scott Jennings Nuke the Dems' Narrative on Graham Platner in Less Than Two Minutes on CNN

Daily Mail

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· Jul 13, 2026

The modest origins of Lindsey Graham, who became one of the US Senate's most powerful voices

The modest origins of Lindsey Graham, who became one of the US Senate's most powerful voices

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham ‘a true patriot, was always working’: Trump's tribute to US senator who died at 71

“Senator Lindsey Graham, one of greatest people and senators I have ever known, is dead!”: Donald Trump on Truth Social

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham: Senator, Soldier and Statesman

Lindsey Graham: Senator, Soldier and Statesman

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

Watch: Trump Weighs in on Lindsey Graham's 'Finest Moment' - Highlights on Kavanaugh

Watch: Trump Weighs in on Lindsey Graham's 'Finest Moment' - Highlights on Kavanaugh

NBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

A Look at Lindsey Graham’s Political Legacy and Impact

Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY to discuss Sen. Lindsey Graham’s vast political legacy and share what he was like off camera. She also breaks down how his death impacts United States foreign policy with the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

Twitchy

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Impressed by His Political Charisma' — Michelle Goldberg, Just Before Platner's Rape Allegation Surfaced

'Impressed by His Political Charisma' — Michelle Goldberg, Just Before Platner's Rape Allegation Surfaced

The Hill

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· Jul 13, 2026

GOP grapples with Graham death, McConnell absence: Join the live discussion

Sen. Lindsey Graham's shocking death over the weekend is cutting further into the Senate GOP's majority, particularly with Sen. Mitch McConnell absent. Plus, the on-again Iran war causes more headaches for the Trump administration. Join The Hill editor-in-chief Ian Swanson, defense and foreign policy editor Colin Meyn and Senate reporter Alexander Bolton for an in-depth discussion and QA on these...

Conservative Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor

In June, the New York Times reported that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, fantasized about raping a home intruder in order to prove he was dominant.The post ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor appeared first on .

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· Jun 21, 2026

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham: Trump Will Seize Strait Of Hormuz If Iran Talks Fail

In an interview Sunday on CBS’s Face the Nation, Senator Lindsey Graham clarified his position on a proposed 300 billion fund aimed at Iran. Graham had previously criticized the concept as “tone-deaf” and compared it to a “Marshall Plan for Germany with the Nazis still in charge.” However, he told moderator Margaret Brennan that he [] South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham: Trump Will Seize Strait Of Hormuz If Iran Talks Fail

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· Jul 12, 2026

Pivotal US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

US Senator Lindsey Graham was a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham was booked for 64th 'Meet the Press' appearance before sudden death

Trump addressed Lindsey Graham's death on Truth Social, calling him one of the greatest senators he ever knew as tributes pour in from all sides.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump, Biden, politicians across the globe react to Lindsey Graham sudden death

Democrats, Republicans and international politicians reacted to Lindsey Graham's death. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mvpufs93 Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Opinion: Let’s Remember the Real Lindsey Graham: Evil’s Shape-Shifting Enabler

Photo Illustration by Victoria Sunday/The Daily Beast/Getty ImagesIsraeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a bona fide monster, hailed Senator Lindsey Graham as a beacon of “moral clarity.” Donald Trump, a man whose name is now synonymous with corruption and hatred, called Graham “a true American patriot.” Meanwhile Democrats in Washington, praised his warmth or recounted aspects of their friendship with him, calling him a “good man.” The disconnect reveals more about what is wrong with Washington, D.C., than it does about Graham.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Irish Star

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· Jul 12, 2026

Resurfaced clip shows Trump leaking Lindsey Graham’s phone number as payback

In a clip from July 2015, Trump is heard revealing Lindsey Graham's phone number, after the Republican Senator publicly criticized him, calling him a jackass

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

'Meet the Press’ Host Addresses Lindsey Graham's Death After Interview Plan

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sent her condolences to late senator Lindsey Graham‘s family and peers after he was scheduled to appear on the Sunday, July 12, broadcast. “Senator Lindsey Graham was scheduled to appear on @MeetThePress this morning,” Welker, 50, wrote via X early on Sunday. “It would have been his 64th appearance []

Associated Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

LIVE: Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference

Watch live as House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference.

Christian Headlines

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 after More Than Three Decades in Congress

Lindsey Graham's career spanned more than 30 years in Congress, where he became a leading voice on foreign policy and conservative issues. Friends and colleagues are remembering both his convictions and the personal compassion that shaped his public service.

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· Jun 23, 2026

Meghan McCain Criticizes JD Vance’s “Coziness with America’s Enemies”

Conservative political pundit Meghan McCain, who has urged President Trump to stop sending Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) as a media “surrogate” to talk about the war in Iran, on Monday criticized Vice President JD Vance as he negotiates with Iran in Switzerland, where Qatari and Pakistani leaders are serving as mediators. In between meetings, Vance []

Reuters

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, pivotal Republican senator, dies at 71

Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator who evolved from Donald Trump's outspoken critic to one of his closest allies in Congress, died at 71 following a brief and sudden illness. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #politics #lindseygraham Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4gtId29 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Drudge Report

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· Jul 12, 2026

'We will get destroyed and we will deserve it'...

'We will get destroyed and we will deserve it'... (First column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:FLASHBACK: Graham says Trump is a 'race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot'...

MS NOW

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· Jun 27, 2026

Jeffries congratulates NYC democratic socialists on their House primary wins

“We must decisively address the affordability crisis and crush far-right extremism!” he wrote in a post on X. The post Jeffries congratulates NYC democratic socialists on their House primary wins appeared first on MS NOW.

Mother Jones

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· Jul 12, 2026

How Lindsey Graham, Eager to Serve Trump, Became a Useful Idiot for Putin

Within moments of the early Sunday morning announcement that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) had died, there was much obvious commentary about his journey from Trump foe to Trump suck-up. During the 2016 GOP presidential primary, when Graham was competing with the onetime reality TV celebrity, he blasted Donald Trump as a “demagogue” and a “race-baiting, []

CBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture: medical examiner

Lindsey Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican ​senator from South Carolina. Earlier in ​his career, he was a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump ​before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill.

AllSides

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· Jul 13, 2026

When a Senator’s Death Brings the Future Into Focus

Lindsey Graham’s startling death over the weekend is a tragedy. But as Donald Trump’s presidency heads toward its finish line, it is also a reminder of the upcoming battle for the future of the Republican party.

Right Wing Watch

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· Jul 8, 2026

Todd Starnes Claims That 'Scandalized' Republicans 'Get The Boot'

Reacting to the allegations against Graham Platner, Todd Starnes laughably claims that whenever there is some sort of a scandalized individual in the Republican Party, they get the heave-ho, they get the boot. We certainly saw that with, for example, Matt Gaetz.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Dem socialist gains could do ‘real damage' in US politics

The Washington Star Editor Kelly Jane Torrance claims the Democratic Socialists of America could do “real damage” in US politics. “It is kind of crazy what’s going on here. It’s scary, Mayor Mamadani was just the beginning,” Ms Torrance told Sky News host James Morrow. “Now, we’re sending these people to Congress … who knows what could happen in November [election], they could do some real damage.”

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 12, 2026

Poisoned by Putin, killed by Iran: Theories continue in Lindsey Graham's death

ALBAWABA - More theories continue to flood social media regarding the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham at the age of 71...

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 22, 2026

Rick Scott Wants GOP to Ram Democrats Politically for Opposing SAVE Act

In a letter to his colleagues, a leading GOP senator indicated Republicans should use Democrat opposition to the SAVE America as a political tool against them, telling Americans the opposition party likes “fraud.” “I hope everyone will be vocal as to what they think is the best path forward, but here is mine. Every day...

Tucker Carlson

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· Jun 24, 2026

What Is Lindsey Graham Even Doing?

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

Russia Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham was a monster, but not exceptional

Lindsey Graham’s death has prompted glowing tributes from Western leaders, but his record on Gaza, Iran and Ukraine tells a far darker story Read Full Article at RT.com

Talking Points Memo

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· Jul 9, 2026

Come Nerd Out About Politics With TPM and The Handbasket

When news breaks — about, say, Graham Platner’s Senate campaign imploding over sexual assault allegations or Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization —...

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] NEW - Republican U.S.

NEW - Republican U.S. senator, Lindsey Graham, dies age 71.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/v2zqm5tin2/@disclosetv

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