Live updates: GOP scrambles to plot course without Graham; Iran, US fight over Strait of Hormuz
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died unexpectedly at age 71, likely due to an aortic dissection. Political leaders in South Carolina and Washington are working to choose his replacement for the Senate seat.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham, age 71, passed away early Sunday.
- Preliminary reports indicate the cause was an aortic dissection, a serious condition with a tear in the heart artery.
- The Senate is preparing to return on Monday after his death.
- South Carolina politicians are starting discussions about who will replace Graham.
- Washington officials are also involved in deciding how to fill his Senate seat in the short term.
- Graham was a Republican senator from South Carolina.
- His death changes the makeup and plans within the Senate.
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