Politics
Senate GOP Seeks to Fill Graham's Void
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death has left a significant void in the Senate GOP, particularly in its hawkish wing. The party is looking for a 'chorus' of Republicans to fill this gap as President Trump navigates ongoing conflicts.
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The Hill
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) death has left a massive hole in the hawkish wing of the Senate GOP as President Trump navigates the wars in Iran and Ukraine. There’s broad agreement that no single lawmaker can fill the void left by the Senate stalwart, a rare figure who was close to the president wh
2026-08-02 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is staring down one of his busiest weeks of the year as Republicans race to wrap up a lengthy to-do list before lawmakers leave Washington for the month-long August recess. At the top of the agenda is President Trump’s push for the Senate to adopt a budget
2026-08-02 21:00 UTC