Published July 12, 2026 at 8:33 AM ET · Updated July 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Lindsey Graham's sister sworn in as GOP rushes to protect fragile Senate majority
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Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone was sworn in to serve the remainder of his Senate term after backing from President Trump. Republicans moved quickly to protect their fragile Senate majority following Graham's death.
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