Published July 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 4:27 AM ET
Democratic senator praises Lindsey Graham as friend and colleague
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Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly at age 71 after a brief illness, according to multiple reports. A Democratic senator praised Graham as a friend and colleague, while other outlets remembered him as a senator, soldier, and statesman.
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