Graham’s death ignites GOP scramble for Senate seat as Trump hints he already has a favorite

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Lindsey Graham’s, R-S.C., sudden death from an undisclosed illness has triggered a two-pronged approach to replace him, and President Donald Trump will likely be a focal point in the process. Graham’s passing overnight comes at a time when Republicans in the upper chamber need every vote … Read more

Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter on Iran conflict and Rep. Ro Khanna’s visit to West Bank

On “Face the Nation,” Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter said Israel is prepared to restart war with Iran if the U.S. requests it, as the U.S. and Iran trade fire. He also addressed Rep. Ro Khanna, who says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Source link

Sen. Tim Scott on Lindsey Graham’s death: “America certainly has lost a statesman”

Sen. Tim Scott remembered fellow South Carolina lawmaker Lindsey Graham on “Face the Nation.” He recounted Graham’s sense of humor, his history as a “fierce fighter on foreign policy” and his role in “building bridges,” including with President Trump. Source link

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This week on “Face the Nation,” Sen. Tim Scott and others discuss the death of a giant of the Senate: Lindsey Graham. Also, retired Gen. Frank McKenzie and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter look at the latest U.S. and Iranian strikes, and former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel addresses the U.S.-Israel relationship. Source link

Republicans scramble to find a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm elections

Hours after GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had a preferred replacement in mind but declined to share a name out of respect for Graham. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I have somebody that I think would be great, … Read more

Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham’s role in “building bridges,” including with Trump

Washington — Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina remembered Sen. Lindsey Graham as a “powerful leader” on Sunday after his sudden death, while emphasizing Graham’s role in “building bridges” — including with President Trump. “I don’t know anyone who can fill the shoes of Lindsey Graham,” Scott said on “Face the Nation with Margaret … Read more

Lindsey Graham, South Carolina senator who rose from small-town roots to GOP power broker, dies at 71

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday at 71 following what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness,” spent more than three decades as one of the Republican Party’s most influential voices. The South Carolina Republican forged a congressional career spanning more than 30 years, emerging … Read more