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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

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

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

Cory Booker’s long speech offers a strategy for Trump opponents in a fragmented media landscape

Sen. Cory Booker’s record-breaking, 25-hour Senate floor speech, which began on March 31, 2025, and ended on April 1, momentarily snatched the national spotlight from President Donald Trump.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour oration

Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey made history on April 1, 2025, when he stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and five minutes, delivering the longest floor speech in the history of the U.S. Senate.

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2025

Trump gets outmatched on his big day

Sen. Cory Booker steals Trump’s tariff limelight with a historic marathon speech

Salon · Apr 3, 2025

Quick Facts About Cory Booker: Career, Family, Net Worth And New Record For Longest Senate Speech

From his early life to pivotal moments on the Senate floor, Cory Booker's career showcases a career of significant achievements.

International Business Times UK · Apr 2, 2025

Booker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours

Democrats have appeared lame and leaderless for 72 days, but then Cory Booker stood up and did something

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025

US Senator Cory Booker just spoke for 25 hours in Congress. What was he trying to achieve?

The Democrats have been under intense pressure to find an effective way to challenge US President Donald Trump without control of either chamber of Congress or a de facto opposition leader.

The Conversation · Apr 2, 2025

US Senator Cory Booker makes history with record speech aimed at Trump

Democrat holds US Senate floor for more than 25 hours, breaking Strom Thurmond’s record for the longest speech.

Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2025