- US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina, died on Saturday evening at 71 after a brief and sudden illness.
- A member of the Senate since 2003, Graham was known for advocating a hawkish foreign policy and served as an impeachment manager against President Bill Clinton.
- His political stance evolved significantly during President Donald Trump's time in office, transforming from a critic to one of his most vocal supporters.
- Graham played a key role in the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- His death adds to a challenging period for Senate Republicans, following the recent hospitalisation of Senator Mitch McConnell.
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