Politics
Senate GOP Struggles Without Graham
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and the absence of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have left the Republican Party scrambling to navigate their new political landscape. The situation has intensified tensions with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Hill
The Senate returns Monday to a different landscape, with the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) top of mind. Graham, 71, died unexpectedly early Sunday, and preliminary reports point to an aortic dissection. By the afternoon, politicians in South Carolina and Washington were maneuvering to
2026-07-13 12:57 UTC
The Hill
The most important thing Congress can do to strengthen national security is to remove Trump from office as soon as possible.
2026-07-13 13:00 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Lindsey Graham's shocking death over the weekend is cutting further into the Senate GOP's majority, particularly with Sen. Mitch McConnell absent. Plus, the on-again Iran war causes more headaches for the Trump administration. Join The Hill editor-in-chief Ian Swanson, defense and foreign polic
2026-07-13 13:10 UTC