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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died on July 11, 2026, from an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. He was 71 years old and had recently returned from a trip to Ukraine.

Lindsey Graham, a former military lawyer and U.S. Senator from South Carolina, rose from a pool hall background to become a prominent advocate for American military policy. He transitioned from a 2016 Republican presidential candidate opposing Trump to a key Trump ally, later playing a role in urging Republicans to support Trump post-2021 Capitol attack. Graham died suddenly at 71 after returning from a trip to Ukraine.

Lindsey Graham, a former military lawyer and U.S. Senator, rose from a South Carolina pool hall background to become a prominent advocate of American military power. He initially opposed Donald Trump in 2016 but later became a key ally, though their relationship had periods of tension. Graham died at 71 after a sudden illness, prompting widespread tributes for his political influence and personal qualities.

President Donald Trump discussed the final phone call with Sen. Lindsey Graham before his death, which is a setback for the SAVE America Act. Graham's sudden passing at 71 has left a Senate vacancy, with Trump considering a replacement.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died of a sudden illness. He was a senator, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, and had recently returned from Ukraine. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed condolences.

US President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic during an NBC interview. The US and Iran continue to exchange attacks, raising concerns about safety on a critical oil shipping route.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic, despite ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions that have raised safety concerns on a critical oil shipping route. Trump made the comments during an interview on NBC's Meet the Press.

Chris Murphy avoided questions about Darializa Avila Chevalier's controversial remarks, emphasizing the Democratic Party's need for a 'big tent' approach. He stated the party should embrace diverse ideas while defending American democracy, though he claimed limited familiarity with Chevalier's race. A campaign ad highlighted her deleted social media posts, including disparaging comments about former President Biden and others.

Sen. Cory Booker criticized President Donald Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding as an 'abject surrender,' accusing Trump of being a 'biggest loser' on the world stage. Booker argued the deal rewarded Iran while weakening U.S. leverage and dismissed claims of Trump earning credit for ending the war.

U.S. President Donald Trump walked out of an interview with Kristen Welker of NBC's Meet the Press, calling the network 'one-sided, crooked.' Andrew Chang analyzed Trump's interview tactics and the challenges they pose for journalists.

President Trump stated the U.S. would unfreeze Iranian assets only after a peace deal is reached. He declined to confirm lifting sanctions during an NBC interview.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) expressed disappointment over Rep. Thomas Massie's (R-Ky.) primary defeat, citing Massie's bipartisan efforts on the Epstein Files Transparency Act and Iran war opposition as reasons for his loss. Massie's challenger, Ed Gallrein, won with 55% of the vote, backed by President Donald Trump. Khanna praised Massie's courage but acknowledged political consequences.