Senate Returns to Washington After Sen. Lindsey Graham's Death with Uncertain Agenda
Tributes will give way to questions about committee leadership and pending nominations as Republicans lose a key ally and chairman.
- The Senate returns Monday, July 13, for its first formal session since Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death on Saturday at 71. "He's a tough one to lose," President Donald Trump said of the influential Republican ally.
- Leadership instability compounds the crisis as Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized after a fall and pneumonia, leaving Republicans with reduced numbers in the 53-47 Senate following their two-week recess.
- Lawmakers face confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and director of national intelligence nominee Jay Clayton, while managing Trump's demands for increased defense spending related to Iran.
- Bipartisan Russia sanctions legislation negotiated by Graham and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal remains a priority, though Blumenthal noted Graham was "absolutely focused on this moment" before his death.
- Republican leaders must address the vacancy in Graham's seat, with names circulating for potential replacements including Representatives Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman, and Russell Fry to serve the remainder of his term.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will return to Washington on Monday with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham , a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally with President Donald Trump. Graham, 71, died Saturday evening after a tear in his aorta, according to a statement from his office on Sunday. The shocking news came after another prominent Republican senator, former Republ…
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Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death with uncertain agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will return to Washington on Monday with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player
Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with uncertain agenda
Senate Republicans will return to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally with President Donald Trump.
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