Published July 12, 2026 at 6:19 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
House Republicans eye budget path after Lindsey Graham's death
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House Republicans are weighing a budget path following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Sen. Mike Lee called for honoring Graham by passing the SAVE America Act. Reports also surfaced about who could become the next Trump whisperer in Graham's absence.
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