US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham Late senator spent final days of his life working to advance bill that will now head to the House after 86-11 Senate vote The Guardian - US · Aug 7
US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill; new tariff threat for India, China ahead The Senate overwhelmingly approved a Russian sanctions package on Friday. This legislation penalizes countries buying Russian oil and gas exports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Capitol hours after Senator Graham's funeral. The Senate's action shows strong support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. President Trump has indicated support for… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026 In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon. Ballotpedia · Jul 31
Photos of the week | July 24-30, 2026 While the House was away on summer vacation, the Senate was busy. The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered with a congressional tribute in the Rotunda. Maine Democrats found a new Senate candidate. Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth. And acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general… Roll Call · Jul 31
The last journey of Lindsey Graham, from Washington to the state he loved South Carolina bid farewell to Senator Lindsey Graham in a final service. Friends and colleagues remembered his dedication to the state and his work ethic. Graham was eulogized as a dealmaker and a man who cared deeply for people. His funeral included a horse-drawn caisson and a military jet flyover.… The Economic Times · Jul 30
Lindsey Graham returns home as friends honor his South Carolina ties at funeral Murners in Columbia recalled a man deeply connected to his humble origins The Independent UK · Jul 29
Trump appears to struggle to stay awake at Lindsey Graham’s funeral IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 28
Lindsey Graham warned that Trump was letting the Iran war ‘slip away’ just before he died Senator Lindsey Graham claimed President Donald Trump’s ‘indecision’ was ‘coming back to hurt us,’ in an interview for an upcoming documentary that was filmed weeks before his death The Independent UK · Jul 28
‘No one like Lindsey’: Washington, world leaders mourn Sen. Graham The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered Tuesday by President Donald Trump and others as a Senate technician and foreign policy powerhouse, as lawmakers joined world leaders and his loved ones during a Washington National Cathedral funeral service. As the South Carolina Republican’s casket made its way into the massive… Roll Call · Jul 28
Sen. Lindsey Graham leaves the Capitol a final time The late Sen. Lindsey Graham returned to the Capitol a final time Tuesday morning for a congressional tribute surrounded by his family, colleagues, staff and members of the Trump administration. The South Carolina Republican’s casket sat at the center of the Capitol Rotunda, underneath the Apotheosis of Washington fresco 180… Roll Call · Jul 28
Lindsey Graham's funeral to be attended by Trump, Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Washington bids farewell to key ally Lindsey Graham funeral: Washington prepares for Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, honoring his strong support for Israel and Ukraine. International leaders, including those from Israel and Ukraine, are expected to attend the service. Graham, a prominent Republican, was a consistent advocate for assertive foreign policy. His sister has been appointed to… The Economic Times · Jul 28
Trump, Netanyahu and Zelensky gather to honor Lindsey Graham in Washington President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks at the cathedral, alongside Fox News' Sean Hannity and other conservative leaders The Independent UK · Jul 28
Lindsey Graham funeral updates: Trump again shares senator’s phone number as president remembers a ‘tough cookie’ During his eulogy, Trump also said that Graham ‘never saw a war he didn’t like’ The Independent UK · Jul 28
‘I don’t believe in nepotism:’ Republicans revolt against Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham for late brother’s seat ANALYSIS: Trump’s decision to endorse Darline Graham has, if anything, spurred other South Carolina Republicans to run, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Jul 27
The Independent UK · Jul 26 Darline Graham is far from the first to take a family member’s Senate seat IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 26 Lindsey Graham’s death revives a rare and controversial custom: Keeping a Senate seat in the family Family members can offer name recognition and continuity in moments of disruption, but choosing senators based on bloodlines inevitably courts controversy, experts say
Roll Call · Jul 23 Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford enters race for Graham’s seat Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford on Thursday jumped into the growing Republican special election primary for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat. Sanford, who served two separate stints in the House representing South Carolina’s 1st District, briefly ran for his old Charleston-centered seat this year before dropping out to…
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Trump appears to like ‘fake news’ as he promotes CNN data guru talking about his ‘effect’ In the segment, data analyst Harry Enten credits Trump’s ‘ability to move the electorate in primaries’ to his popularity in the GOP
Roll Call · Jul 21 For Darline Graham, winning Trump’s endorsement may be the easy part South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham has collected several key endorsements since announcing Monday she would run for the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. But the political newcomer, who entered the race for a full six-year term at the urging of President Donald Trump, now faces a potentially…
Roll Call · Jul 21 Rotunda tribute and Cathedral funeral announced for Lindsey Graham The late Sen. Lindsey Graham will be honored with a ceremony in the Capitol’s Rotunda ahead of a funeral at the National Cathedral next Tuesday. “For so many of us in the Senate and the House, myself included, Lindsey was more than a colleague, he was a friend,” Senate Majority…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 First Thing: Trump urged to end Iran escalation as US deaths and injuries rise Democrats call for end to war’s resumption amid widespread anxiety over casualties
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Lindsey Graham’s sister officially announces candidacy for full term to fill late brother’s shoes Darline Graham Nordone was appointed as her brother’s interim replacement last week after the senator died of an aortic tear
International Business Times UK · Jul 20 Trump Told Lindsey Graham's Sister 'Run, Darline, Run': Once Seen as a Caretaker, She's Now Running Under Pressure Darline Graham, initially appointed to complete her late brother's Senate term, announces her candidacy for a full term, backed by Donald Trump's endorsement, reshaping the 2026 Republican primary.
The Guardian - US · Jul 20 Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to run for full Senate term Interim senator appointed after Lindsey Graham’s death endorsed by Trump ‘for the Good of our Nation’
Roll Call · Jul 20 Darline Graham will seek a full term for late brother’s seat in South Carolina With President Donald Trump’s encouragement, Sen. Darline Graham will seek a full term to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham, setting up a potential battle with a pair of House Republicans who are also jostling for the seat. “I’m in,” Darline Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity in an…