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Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after ‘brief and sudden’ illness, office says

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died Saturday evening following a “brief and sudden” illness, according to a statement from his office. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers … Read more

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’

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WASHINGTON — Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Graham died Saturday night “from a brief … Read more

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state’s most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence from the 84-year-old since he was hospitalized in Washington. The letter released Wednesday from Beshear, a Democrat who is considered a potential presidential candidate in 2028, to … Read more

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he told Graham Platner to end his campaign after sexual assault allegation

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Sen. Bernie Sanders says he told Graham Platner to end his campaign after sexual assault allegation – CBS News Watch CBS News Sen. Bernie Sanders says he told Graham Platner to drop out of his Senate race in Maine after a woman accused Platner of sexual assault. CBS News’ Fin Gómez has more. Source link

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he encouraged Graham Platner to step aside

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Washington — Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race after a bombshell report Monday accusing Platner of sexual assault. Platner denied the allegation. “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine,” … Read more

EMS was called to Sen. Mitch McConnell’s home for “unconscious” patient last month, recording suggests

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Washington — On the same morning Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, emergency medical personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience “cardiac arrest,” according to a public EMS dispatch call reviewed by CBS News. During the recording, a dispatcher called in a “cardiac arrest” and … Read more

Colorado AG Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for governor over Sen. Michael Bennet

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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has won the state’s Democratic primary for governor, NBC News projects, upsetting Sen. Michael Bennet after a campaign that centered on who would be more effective in standing up to President Donald Trump. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. While … Read more

Sen. John Hickenlooper wins Colorado Democratic Senate primary over progressive challenger

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Sen. John Hickenlooper has won Colorado’s Democratic Senate primary in his bid for re-election, NBC News projects, defeating state Sen. Julie Gonzales in what he has said will most likely be his final campaign for elected office. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Hickenlooper, 74, … Read more