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Trump says South Carolina governor should appoint Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his term

Trump has pressed Senate Republicans to advance his priorities while clashing with some senators over legislation and other matters.

Trump says South Carolina governor should appoint Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his term
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The article reports Lindsey Graham’s death and the uncertainty his absence creates for Senate Republicans, whose agenda was already strained by disagreements with President Trump. It also describes Mitch McConnell’s health update and South Carolina’s appointment of Graham’s sister to serve temporarily.

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R · President of the United States

President whose disputes and legislative priorities shape the Senate agenda

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

South Carolina senator whose death leaves a vacancy and affects Senate Republicans’ agenda

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

Iowa senator who urged the Senate to pass the sanctions bill

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative named as a possible temporary replacement for Graham

Russell Fry
R · SC-7

South Carolina representative named as a possible temporary replacement for Graham

Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

President’s pick for attorney general whose confirmation is on the Senate agenda

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator whose health update is reported alongside the Senate agenda

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative named as a possible temporary replacement for Graham

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who paid tribute to Graham

Darline Graham
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator appointed temporarily to fill Graham’s seat

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who challenged Trump over the Iran war

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator whose primary opponent Trump endorsed

Richard Blumenthal
D · CT · SEN

Connecticut senator who announced a bipartisan Russia sanctions package with Graham

ALSO MENTIONED  Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who appointed Graham’s sister temporarily to the Senate; Jay Clayton, Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence; Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor named as a possible temporary replacement for Graham

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Trump Pays Tribute to Lindsey Graham After His Death

Outlets agree President Donald Trump paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death at 71 and recommended Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to temporarily fill his Senate seat. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's past friction with Graham, his wandering public tributes, and emerging Republican squabbles over the vacancy. Center outlets concentrate on Graham's role as Trump's key Senate intermediary and the procedural disruptions to the party's agenda. Right-leaning outlets, such as Fox News, highlight Trump's personal mourning, Graham's conservative battles, and their final discussion concerning voting legislation.

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