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Ohio congressman on Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing, midterms and TPS extended for Haitians

Turner described Graham’s advocacy for a Russia sanctions bill and his support for Ukraine after Graham’s death.

Ohio congressman on Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing, midterms and TPS extended for Haitians
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Rep. Mike Turner discussed Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death and urged the Senate to advance Graham’s Russia sanctions bill, while also addressing election rules and Haitians’ temporary protected status. Turner said he supports Haitians who are working and contributing to their communities staying in the United States.

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Lindsey Graham Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)
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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator whose death and Russia sanctions bill are discussed

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Ohio representative discussing Graham’s death, election procedures and Haitians’ TPS

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John McCain
Former U.S. Senator (R-AZ)

Former senator cited as a comparison for Graham’s public voice

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Senator mentioned as attending a NATO summit

Mike Rounds
R · SD · SEN

Senator mentioned as attending a NATO summit

Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Homeland Security secretary whose guidance on Haitians is relayed by Turner

Jeanne Shaheen
D · NH · SEN

Senator mentioned as attending a NATO summit with Turner and Graham

Christopher A. Coons
D · DE · SEN

Senator mentioned as attending a NATO summit

ALSO MENTIONED  Mike DeWine, Ohio governor described as advocating for working Haitians to remain; Ronald Reagan, Former president cited as a comparison for Graham’s public voice; Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian president mentioned in connection with the NATO summit

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Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

Outlets agree that Lindsey Graham died at 71 after an illness his office described as brief and sudden. Left-leaning outlets focus on his record on military intervention and criticism of Trump, while one report highlights FBI activity after his death and the absence of evidence of foul play. Center outlets emphasize his Senate relationships, bipartisan dealmaking and public service, alongside accounts of the investigation and tributes. Right-leaning outlets emphasize tributes to his conservative legacy, especially praise for his defense of Brett Kavanaugh.

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