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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…

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Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioner

Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling for presidential removal of independent agency commissioners, and a South Carolina law with a REINS-style provision, judicial deference prohibition, and sunset review requirement

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At the Races: Democratic aches in the Great Lakes

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari With its early August primary looming, Michigan is the next state to shine…

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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

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Elon Musk's xAI Is Suing a Grok User for Damages For Creating Sexualised AI Deepfakes of Children

Elon Musk's xAI sues a South Carolina man for allegedly using its chatbot, Grok, to create AI-generated child abuse material, seeking damages and a permanent ban.

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The Trump-Senate Divide Expands as Republicans Reject His Lindsey Graham Tribute

A disagreement over how to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham is exposing a new divide between President Donald Trump and Congress, spearheaded by some of the South Carolina Republican's closest Senate allies.

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South Carolina and Maine will be the first states to replace a major party U.S. Senate nominee since 2016

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Brew.

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U.S. Sen. Darline Graham takes office — ending the vacancy in South Carolina’s class II seat

On July 14, 2026, President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) swore Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) into the U.S. Senate, filling the vacancy in South Carolina's class II seat.

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6 most snake-filled water bodies in South Carolina: From the Savannah River to the ACE Basin

South Carolina's abundant waters attract many snake species, both harmless and dangerous. The Savannah River and Great Pee Dee River are home to several notable snake populations. Congaree River and Lake Murray host a variety of snakes, including venomous ones. Lake Hartwell and the ACE Basin also feature numerous water-dwelling…

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Mandy Matney Contempt Order Explained as Judge Details Why He Imposed a $176,500 Penalty

South Carolina podcaster Mandy Matney was fined £132,000 for contempt of court after missing a deposition in the Murdaugh boat crash case. She plans to appeal the decision.

International Business Times UK

Who is Darline Graham? Lindsey Graham's sister sworn in as South Carolina's first woman senator after his death

Darline Graham, the younger sister of late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, has officially been sworn into the US Senate after her brother's sudden death, becoming the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate. The 62-year-old was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to complete the remainder of…

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Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline sworn in to South Carolina Senate seat following his death

Graham, 71, was chief supporter of Ukraine’s defense and Trump’s war in Iran

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Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, sworn in to fulfill his Senate term

Lindsey Graham’s younger sister appointed by South Carolina’s governor three days after senator’s death

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How Lindsey Graham’s keen ability to read the moment propelled him to political relevance for 3 decades

Since South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death on June 11, 2026, much of the commentary has focused on his evolution from Donald Trump critic to Trump ally.

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Quick Facts About Lindsey Graham's Sister, Darline Nordone: Why Was She Appointed to Replace Late Senator?

Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's adopted sister and a long‑time disability rights official, has been appointed to finish his US Senate term for South Carolina after his sudden death in Washington.

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Darline Graham sworn in to the Senate as first sister to succeed a brother

Sen. Darline Graham took the oath of office Tuesday to fill the vacancy left by the unexpected death of her older brother, four-term Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. The late Graham died Saturday night at age of 71 of an aortic dissection, according to preliminary findings by the D.C. medical examiner. …

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'Who Needs Elections?': Fury Erupts as Lindsey Graham's Sister Is Handed His Senate Seat With Zero Experience

Darline Graham Nordone's appointment to her late brother Lindsey Graham's US Senate seat has sparked a fierce backlash over 'nepotism', after Donald Trump urged South Carolina's governor to pick her.

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Who is Darline Graham Nordone? She lost both parents young, now steps into Lindsey Graham's Senate seat. A look at her career and net worth

Darline Graham Nordone now serves as South Carolina's interim US Senator. She fills the seat left vacant by her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. This appointment makes her the first woman to represent South Carolina in the Senate. Nordone previously worked in public service, focusing on disability employment opportunities. She lost…

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‘True Patriots’: a traveling play honors enslaved Africans’ role in the American revolution

Da’ Gullah American Revolutionary Experience retells the revolutionary war from the perspective of the formerly enslaved

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'Completely Unqualified Person': Darline Graham Nordone Slammed After Taking Over Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat

Darline Graham Nordone's appointment to her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat has sparked controversy, with critics questioning her lack of political experience.

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Lindsey Graham's Sister Fills His Senate Seat With Trump's Backing, Vows to Continue His Political Legacy

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed late Sen. Lindsey Graham‘s (R-S.C.) sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to the Senate seat following her brother’s death, a move backed by President Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK

Darline Graham Nordone Facts From Her Age and Career to the Family Tragedy That Bonded Her to Lindsey

Darline Graham Nordone, 62, the sister Lindsey Graham raised after their parents died, has been appointed to finish his Senate term as South Carolina's first female senator.

The Guardian - US

Darline Graham: Lindsey Graham’s sister and interim US senator

Darline was 13 when her brother became her legal guardian – and was a key presence as he rose in the Republican ranks

International Business Times UK

Who Replaced Lindsey Graham in the Senate? Darline Graham Nordone Becomes South Carolina's First Female US Senator

Darline Graham Nordone becomes South Carolina's first female senator, appointed by Governor McMaster to complete her late brother Lindsey Graham's term, marking a historic milestone for the state.

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South Carolina governor picks Graham’s sister to serve out his term

Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, will fill his Senate seat through the end of his term in January, Republican Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday. “Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed,” McMaster said at a news conference…

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