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Katie Britt says she’ll work ‘diligently’ to pass sanctions bill by Lindsey Graham
Congress has struggled to continue U.S. funding and weapons to Ukraine, but Trump has indicated support for the package, according to the AP. Read More
Lindsey Graham’s sister faces doubts from Republicans as she seeks his Senate seat
Though often by her late brother’s side, she remains largely unknown in South Carolina's clubby political circles Read More
Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is running in a crowded Republican Senate primary on Tuesday. She was appointed to fill out his term after he died from a torn aorta. Now she wants to serve a full six years and has the endorsement of President Donald Trump. But some South Carolina Republicans said her lack of experience in elective office makes her a less appealing candidate. Read More
Darline Graham tests value of a famous name in South Carolina primary
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is running in a crowded Republican Senate primary on Tuesday. Read More
Lindsey Graham’s replacement will be picked in record time
Does anyone really have the time to learn enough about all 10 candidates to make a wise decision? And particularly when the presumptive favorite is someone we know practically nothing about? Read More
Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters. His Sister Won’t.
Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother’s place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol. Read More
Senate approves Russia sanctions package
WASHINGTON -- The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce U.S. support for Ukraine and try to force President Vladimir Putin's hand as the grinding war drags on. Read More
Senate Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
The U.S. Senate has passed a comprehensive Russia sanctions bill named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham. It includes tariffs against countries reliant on Russian energy and expanded sanctions on Iran. Despite bipartisan support, skepticism remains in the House concerning granting tariff authority to President Trump. Read More
Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 30, 2025. Read More
Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Read More
Lindsey Graham Championed a Russia Sanctions Package Before His Death. The Senate Just Passed It.
The Senate approved a Russia sanctions bill pushed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham before his death in July. Read More
Senate passes bill sanctioning Russia, Iran
The U.S. Senate passed a bill proposed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham that imposes new sanctions on Iran and on Russia for its war with Ukraine. Read More
U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Republican who died last month was among Ukraine’s most outspoken allies in Congress Read More
US Senate Strengthens Russian Sanctions with Key Vote
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the U.S. Senate's approval of Russian energy sanctions, advancing efforts initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Von der Leyen emphasized the strengthened partnership between Europe and the U.S. in combating Russia’s resources for war. Read More
Senate passes Russia sanctions bill negotiated by Graham
The Senate has passed a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Read More
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
Known for his Southern drawl, political flexibility and hawkish foreign policy, Lindsey Graham was an influential Republican in the U.S. Senate with an ability… Read More
Senate standoff: Warnock’s hold on Russia sanctions bill stirs debate over tariff powers
Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia blocked the fast-tracking of a revised Russia-Iran sanctions bill, despite voting to advance it last week. The legislation, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, would grant President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs up to 100% on goods from countries purchasing Russian oil, such as China and India. […] Read More
SC Supreme Court denies bid to remove U.S. Senate candidate
The state Supreme Court has rejected a final effort by the state Republican Party to remove Danny Lee Ford II from the U.S. Senate ballot to replace Lindsey Graham. Read More
Aug 11 primary for Graham seat likely will pick US senator
The winner of the Aug 11 special GOP primary to fill the late US Sen Lindsey Graham's seat for the next six years will be elected by a tiny handful of the most extremist voters in South Carolina. Read More
Early Voting Underway in South Carolina U.S. Senate Republican Primary
Early voting began Wednesday in the special South Carolina U.S. Senate Republican primary following the passing of former Sen. Lindsey Graham. Read More