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WATCH LIVE: Senate returns to Washington after sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

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July 13, 2026

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WATCH LIVE: Senate returns to Washington after sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

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.

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Free Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

The death of Lindsey Graham and the Politics of Replacement

The news of a U.S. Senator dying in office is not something many Americans are accustomed to hearing, yet the sudden passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina last week is not unprecedented. Three hundred and two U.S. senators have died in office since the late 18th century. Nearly two hundred senators have died in office in the 20th century.

Reuters

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· Jul 13, 2026

LIVE: Senate convenes after death of Senator Lindsey Graham

The Senate convenes after death of Senator Lindsey Graham over the weekend. He was 71. #senate #lindseygraham #politics #uspolitics Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

The Hill

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· Jul 13, 2026

Live updates: GOP scrambles to plot course without Graham; Iran, US fight over Strait of Hormuz

The Senate returns Monday to a different landscape, with the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) top of mind. Graham, 71, died unexpectedly early Sunday, and preliminary reports point to an aortic dissection. By the afternoon, politicians in South Carolina and Washington were maneuvering to figure out his successor, both in the short term...

National Center for Public Policy Research

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· Jul 13, 2026

Black Conservatives Remember Sen. Lindsey Graham

The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has sent shockwaves through America, including the Project 21 black leadership network. Several Project 21 ambassadors are reflecting on the legacy of the conservative leader. Horace Cooper, Project 21 Chairman: Senator Lindsey Graham’s legacy in Congress...

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

Tributes pour in for Lindsey Graham after sudden death: ‘Lost a bold leader’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was celebrated by his Senate colleagues and others Sunday morning, after the news of his death Saturday evening. Graham died after a “brief and sudden illness,” according to a statement from his office, and EMS radios showed reports of cardiac arrest. He had served in Congress for nearly 32 years. He []

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’

WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was first elected to the Senate in 2002 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump’s, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71. Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates []

Punching Bag Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Senator Linday Graham Dead at 71 – He will be sorely missed

The death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has stunned Washington and many around the world. According to statements released by his office, Graham died on the evening of July 11, 2026, following what was described as a “brief and sudden illness.” He was 71 years old. Emergency personnel reportedly responded to a cardiac arrest at [] The post Senator Linday Graham Dead at 71 – He will be sorely missed appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

Vision Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Remembered as Trump Ally and Foreign Policy Hawk

According to NBC News, on July 12, longtime Republican U.S. Senator and close political ally of President Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham, died at the age of 71 following a “brief and sudden illness.” Following the announcement, politicians across the United States and leaders from multiple countries expressed their condolences. Graham’s office issued a statement confirming []

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’

Longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died at the age of 71 on Saturday night from a “brief and sudden illness,” his office announced. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” read the statement from his office. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this []

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

911 audio from night Lindsey Graham died reveals desperate life-saving measures before US Senator unexpectedly passed away at 71

911 audio from night Lindsey Graham died reveals desperate life-saving measures before US Senator unexpectedly passed away at 71

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.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's sickness 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.

Black America Web

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died. His office has confirmed that the Republican Senator from South Carolina has died at age 71 after a “brief and sudden illness.” A statement from Graham’s office says the senator’s family “appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.” Emergency []

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.

Associated Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

LIVE: House Democrats hold press conference after Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship

Watch live as the chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus hold a press conference following the Supreme Court's ruling upholding birthright citizenship. Follow live updates: https://bit.ly/4wk8jJD

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump Honors ‘Dear Friend’ Graham With a Tribute to Himself

Evan Vucci / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump paid tribute to Lindsey Graham—but not without managing to praise himself in the process.The 71-year-old Kentucky senator died on Saturday night. His office said a preliminary examination conducted by the medical examiner found he died from an “Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.”Trump, 80, initially posted on Truth Social at 3:21 a.m Sunday after hearing the shock news. He wrote, “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!!”Read more at The Daily Beast.

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

The Advocate

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· Jul 13, 2026

Mitch McConnell’s staffers offer peculiar proof of life after Lindsey Graham’s death

After weeks in the hospital and sparse communication, Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office offered what amounted to proof of life for the ailing senator, in a statement commenting on the death of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham Died Day Before Scheduled 64th 'Meet the Press' Appearance

Senator Lindsey Graham unexpectedly died at age 71 just one day before he was scheduled to make what would have been his 64th appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press. “As we reflect on the life and legacy of Senator Linsey Graham, we here at Meet the Press want to extend our deepest condolences to his []

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 12, 2026

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies 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...

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

LIVE NOW: Senate Convenes After Death of Lindsey Graham

The Senate convenes at 3 p.m. ET on July 13 for the first time since the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on July 11 at age 71.

Irish News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US Senate returns to Washington after Lindsey Graham’s sudden death

The prominent Republican was a key ally of President Donald Trump.

The Media Line

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· Jul 13, 2026

What Happens to Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat—and Could Mitch McConnell Be Replaced?

The death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has [] The post What Happens to Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat—and Could Mitch McConnell Be Replaced? appeared first on The Media Line.

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after 'brief and sudden' illness, office says

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died Saturday at age 71 following a brief and sudden illness, ending 23 years of service in the U.S. Senate and more than three decades in politics.

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 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

The Economic Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is US senator Mitch McConnell still alive?

Is US senator Mitch McConnell still alive?

Black Wall Street Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Lindsey Graham Remembered by Black America

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died July 11, 2026, at age 71, after what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. The three-decade Republican fixture in Washington is being remembered by allies as a fighter and a patriot. But behind the tributes lies a three-decade record on race that civil rights organizations, Black voters, [] The post The Lindsey Graham Remembered by Black America appeared first on The Black Wall Street Times.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 12, 2026

Tributes Pour In After Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Passing

When the news broke of Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) sudden passing, tributes and memories came pouring in from friends and colleagues on both sides of the political aisle. Graham, who served in the U.S. Senate from 2003 until his death, had a reputation for working across the aisle whenever possible, and counted a number of ...

NBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Questions about who will replace Sen. Graham as new image of Sen. McConnell released

Tonight lawmakers from both parties are remembering the life and legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died at the age of 71. There are new questions tonight about who will replace him in South Carolina, and growing scrutiny about fellow Republican Mitch McConnell’s health after a newly released statement and photo of the 84-year-old GOP senator. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

MS NOW

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

The Republican lawmaker passed away on Saturday night after a “brief and sudden illness.” The post U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 appeared first on MS NOW.

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: đŸ‡ș🇾 US Senator Lindsey Graham dies following sudden heart attack.

JUST IN: US Senator Lindsey Graham dies following sudden heart attack.@BRICSNews

Talking Points Memo

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Unofficial List of Republicans Who May Throw Their Hat in the Ring to Replace Lindsey Graham 

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died Saturday evening from a “brief and sudden illness” at the age of 71. The longtime...

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