Published July 12, 2026 at 8:33 AM ET · Updated July 14, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Lindsey Graham remembered as Senate’s happy warrior
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Lindsey Graham is being remembered as the Senate's 'happy warrior' following his death. South Carolina's governor appointed Graham's sister, Darline Graham, to temporarily fill his Senate seat for the remainder of his term. President Trump indicated he could see Representative Russell Fry as a longer-term replacement in the Senate.
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