US Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71 following a brief and sudden illness. A prominent Republican figure, Graham was known for his hawkish foreign policy and his evolving relationship with former President Donald Trump.
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The death of a long-serving U.S. Senator has significant implications for legislative balance and foreign policy discourse in Washington.
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said in statement posted on social media.
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