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Trump backs newly appointed Darline Graham for full Senate term

President Donald Trump on Friday endorsed newly appointed South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham for a full Senate term, saying he asked her to seek the Republican nomination in next month’s special primary election to pick a replacement for her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.  Darline Graham was sworn in to…

Roll Call · Jul 17

Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Sen. Darline Graham is serving the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term, but she's weighing a possible run for a full term

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Trump Reportedly Furious at Netanyahu Over Türkiye F-35 Sale; Israeli PM Cancels US Trip After White House Meeting Snub

Donald Trump is reportedly upset with Benjamin Netanyahu over criticism of a potential US-Türkiye F-35 deal, straining their previously close relationship.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Lindsey Graham’s death leaves South Carolina confronting complex legacy: ‘You loved him and you hated him’

The US state mourns its longest-serving senator while Republicans scramble to choose a successor

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

US Senate bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil

A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate proposes 100% tariffs on imports from the top five buyers of Russian oil or gas, including India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan, to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Photos of the week | July 10-16, 2026

Congress returned from the July Fourth recess this week to the news of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Highlights of the week included confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton, national hot dog day and the start of a new reconciliation process in the House…

Roll Call · Jul 17

Lindsey Graham's death will set off a special primary election for a Senate seat that's open for the second time since 1956

A special Republican Party primary is scheduled for August 11, 2026, in South Carolina to determine which Republican candidate will run in the state's general election on November 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jul 16

Lindsay Graham is the fifth U.S. Senator to die during a re-election campaign since 1918

On July 11, 2026, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died at the age of 71. He is the first U.S. Senator from South Carolina to die in office since Olin D. Johnston (D-S.C.) died on April 18, 1965. He is also the fourth member of the U.S. Senate since 2013 to…

Ballotpedia · Jul 16

Why Lindsey Graham’s funeral arrangements have become so complicated

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The Independent UK · Jul 16

Lindsey Graham’s funeral is more complicated than you might think. World leaders may be to blame

A South Carolina funeral service is expected to take place ‘within a day but no more than two days’ of a service in Washington, DC, one Republican says

The Independent UK · Jul 16