Senator Graham Passes at 71 | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Senator Lindsey Graham, the influential South Carolina senator and longtime political force, has died at 71 after a sudden illness. Just days before his passing, he was campaigning for his fifth term and had returned from overseas. Known for his leadership roles, including chairing the Budget Committee, Graham’s career spanned decades—from his Air Force service to his time in Congress. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, with President Trump calling him a true patriot, Senate Leader John Thune praising his counsel, and Governor Henry McMaster declaring him irreplaceable and…