South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s sister, will fill the late senator’s seat following his sudden death over the weekend. CBS News’ Taurean Small, Robert Jimison, congressional correspondent for the New York Times, and CBS News’ Kathryn Watson joined with analysis following the announcement. Source link
President Trump backed her to finish her late brother’s term in the Senate. Source link
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Appointment of Lindsey Graham’s sister to Senate a ‘fitting tribute’: Former South Carolina governor 07:05 Now Playing S.C. Gov McMaster appoints Darline Graham Nordone to fill Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat 05:18 UP NEXT FBI agents search Sen. Lindsey Graham’s D.C. … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the Senate, there’s a black veil covering a desk. On top there’s a bowl of striking white roses. That’s where Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., used to sit. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., pointed to that desk during an emotional tribute to the late Senator on … Read more
Lawmakers remember Lindsey Graham on Senate floor – CBS News Watch CBS News The Senate floor opened Monday for the first time since the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham over the weekend, with lawmakers paying tribute to their colleague. CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns provided context. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., was appointed to fill her brother’s Senate seat after a push from President Donald Trump. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, a close Trump ally, appointed Nordone Monday afternoon, nearly 48 hours after … Read more
Washington — South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate, with a field of GOP candidates aiming to replace him in the November Senate election swiftly shaping up. Separate from a special Republican primary that will take place in the coming weeks, … Read more
South Carolina lawmakers, including Sen. Tim Scott, Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons, and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly at 71 on Saturday. Source link
Trump backs Lindsey Graham’s sister for Senate seat ‘Outnumbered’ discusses the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham at 71 due to aortic dissection as tributes from around Washington pour in. The panel also discusses President Donald Trump suggesting Graham’s sister fill his Senate seat. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tragedy built a strong … Read more
President Donald Trump said Monday morning that he has recommended to South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster that he choose Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve the remainder of the late Republican senator’s term, which ends in early January. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more