Lindsey Graham

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Political Lean 62% Right-leaning

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Fox News broadcasts Lindsey Graham memorial with tributes from Trump, Stubb, Baier

Jul 29, 2026

The broadcast covered the Capitol Hill ceremony and National Cathedral memorial for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at age 71 shortly after returning from Ukraine. Segments featured live reporting, interviews with his law school roommate Warren Mauy, correspondent Chad Perram, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and Brett Baier, plus excerpts from President Trump's eulogy.

▶ Source: Fox News

B+ Grade

Political Lean 10% Left-leaning

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Trump eulogizes Lindsey Graham at National Cathedral funeral attended by Zelenskyy and Netanyahu

Jul 29, 2026

Al Jazeera English reports on the memorial and funeral for Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died July 11, 2026, at age 71. Segments cover the Capitol tribute, Trump's eulogy, Graham's persona and alliance with Trump, an anecdote about Muammar Gaddafi, his reputation as a warhawk, and attendance by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the National Cathedral service. Reporter Patty Culhane notes Graham's more than 30 years in Congress and influence on US foreign policy. Sourcing draws on video clips of speeches, on-site reporting, and biographical details; no anonymous sources or graphics referenced beyond the event footage.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

A- Grade

Political Lean 15% Right-leaning

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VP Vance eulogizes Sen. Lindsey Graham at Capitol memorial service

Jul 29, 2026

ET Now aired clips or the full remarks from Vice President JD Vance's eulogy for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham at a U.S. Capitol memorial service. Graham, the longtime South Carolina Republican, died July 11-12, 2026, at age 71 from an aortic dissection. Vance shared personal stories from their time campaigning and serving together, highlighting Graham's warmth toward staff and strangers, sense of humor, loyalty to colleagues, and defense of Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. The speech emphasized Graham's ability to disagree without being disagreeable.

▶ Source: ET Now

A- Grade

Political Lean 25% Right-leaning

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Trey Gowdy recalls 30-year friendship with late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Jul 18, 2026

Fox News host interviews Trey Gowdy about the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham from aortic dissection. Gowdy shares memories of their 30-year friendship, golf outings, phone calls, Graham's humble South Carolina upbringing behind a pool hall after losing his parents, and his rise to the Senate and presidential run. The segment includes clips of Graham and President Trump praising each other, discusses their reconciled relationship, and touches on Graham's staff viewing him as a father figure. Gowdy endorses the idea of Graham's sister Darline serving as interim senator.

▶ Source: Fox News

B- Grade

Political Lean 65% Right-leaning

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Thune Mourns Lindsey Graham, Calls on Democrats to Advance NDAA

Jul 18, 2026

Senate Majority Leader John Thune delivered remarks honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died July 11, 2026, after a sudden illness. He welcomed Graham's sister Darline, sworn in as temporary replacement, and urged action on the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Thune stated that Democrats unanimously blocked a cloture motion to proceed on the NDAA, referenced 38 included Democratic amendments, and accused them of a pattern of blocking pay for military, border, and air traffic personnel. The segment is a straight recording of his press conference remarks.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

A Grade

Political Lean 15% Right-leaning

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Crapo recalls Graham's House-Senate service, frequent outreach, Ukraine sanctions work

Jul 17, 2026

The video is a short interview segment on Senator Mike Crapo's YouTube channel in which Crapo pays tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham following Graham's sudden passing in July 2026. Crapo recounts their shared service in the House and Senate, their personal friendship marked by frequent texts and calls, Graham's work ethic, and his ability to build bipartisan support. Crapo highlights Graham's multiple Ukraine visits and the resulting Russia sanctions bill that gained Democratic backing, noting tributes from figures including Chuck Schumer and Dana Bash. The segment relies on Crapo's firsthand recollections with no additional guests, graphics, or external sourcing beyond references to Schumer's floor remarks.

▶ Source: Senator Mike Crapo

A- Grade

Political Lean 25% Right-leaning

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Sen. Tom Cotton delivers tribute to late Sen. Lindsey Graham on C-SPAN

Jul 14, 2026

The C-SPAN segment features Sen. Tom Cotton delivering a floor tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died July 11, 2026, at age 71 after a sudden illness. Cotton recounts Graham's upbringing in South Carolina, family hardships, military service, and decades in Congress. The second paragraph covers sourcing through Cotton's personal anecdotes from 2013 onward, Senate service highlights including Judiciary Committee work, and closing condolences to family and staff.

▶ Source: C-SPAN

A- Grade

Political Lean 10% Right-leaning

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John Thune Reminisces About Lindsey Graham's Career, Wit, and Trump Ties After Senator's Death

Jul 14, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired an interview with Senate Majority Leader John Thune reflecting on his three-decade friendship and Senate service with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Thune highlighted Graham's energy, national security expertise, judiciary and budget committee work, pro-life advocacy, humor, and unique ability to serve as an intermediary with President Trump. The discussion covered Graham's upbringing, foreign travel including a 2006 Baghdad trip, and his communication skills. Thune described Graham as a trusted advisor whose late-night calls and candid style helped bridge Senate Republican positions with the White House. The segment aired shortly after Graham's death at age 71 and drew on Thune's direct observations without additional guests or graphics.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

B+ Grade

Political Lean 65% Right-leaning

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Fox Business discusses Lindsey Graham's death, Senate agenda and debt interest costs

Jul 13, 2026

Fox Business segment with Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) mourning Lindsey Graham's sudden death on July 11, 2026, praising his work ethic and cross-aisle ties. Discusses SC replacement by Darlene via Gov. McMaster, advancing reconciliation 3.0, Save America Act, spending offsets, waste/fraud/abuse reforms, and avoiding shutdowns. Hoeven addresses June debt interest exceeding $185B and FYTD $1.05T, Ron Johnson's expected Budget role, and upcoming confirmations for Todd Blanche (AG) and Jay Clayton (DNI), noting outreach to holdout Republicans like Tillis, Cornyn, and Cassidy.

▶ Source: Fox Business

B+ Grade

Political Lean 25% Left-leaning

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Jon Stewart Satirizes Lindsey Graham Death and Aging Congress

Jul 13, 2026

The segment opens with Jon Stewart announcing the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham and humorously imagines a phone eulogy from President Trump. It transitions to broader commentary on the advanced age of Congress members, citing statistics and listing health incidents among sitting lawmakers. Christopher Nolan appears later as a guest.

▶ Source: The Daily Show

A+ Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Archival Clip of Lindsey Graham 2015 Senate Swearing-In With Sister

Jul 13, 2026

The video is a short flashback clip from Senator Lindsey Graham's January 2015 Senate swearing-in ceremony. It shows family members including sister Darline Graham Nordone arranging for and participating in the oath, with the oath being administered as she holds the Bible.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

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ABC News roundup covers Sen. Lindsey Graham death, Bangkok bar fire, Iran strikes, heat wave, Ebola

Jul 13, 2026

The July 13, 2026 ABC News segment opens with tributes to Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, who died from aortic dissection shortly after a Ukraine trip and his birthday. It covers a Bangkok bar fire killing at least 27, US strikes on Iran amid Hormuz shipping attacks, a spreading US heat dome with record temperatures, and a second US Ebola case linked to a DRC outbreak exceeding 600 deaths. Additional items include Italian army cadets rescuing a driver, Nolan Wells investigation update, Jay-Z concert disruption, FIFA World Cup expansion proposal, and Wimbledon highlights.

▶ Source: ABC News

B- Grade

Political Lean 65% Right-leaning

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Pat Fallon addresses Lindsey Graham death, Iran strikes and oversight priorities on Fox News

Jul 13, 2026

The segment opens with news of Sen. Lindsey Graham's death at age 71 from aortic dissection and discusses its impact on the Senate GOP majority and replacement process. It then features Rep. Pat Fallon commenting on recent US strikes against Iran, birth tourism billboards in Texas, and his potential priorities as House Oversight chair including fraud investigations and waste. Fallon, an Air Force veteran and Armed Services Committee member, is the sole named guest. The broadcast references satellite imagery, Pentagon funding requests, the 14th Amendment, and Trump statements but relies primarily on Fallon for analysis.

▶ Source: Fox News Clips

A+ Grade

Political Lean Centered

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Lindsey Graham, 71, dies of aortic dissection after Ukraine trip

Jul 12, 2026

The segment reports the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina at age 71 from aortic dissection due to cardiovascular disease, confirmed by his office and the DC medical examiner. It notes he had just returned from a trip to Kyiv meeting President Zelensky on air defense. Tributes include comments from President Trump recalling their last conversation and from lawmakers across the aisle. Graham’s Senate service since 2002, foreign policy role, and past criticism of Trump in 2016 are referenced. A special election for his seat is set for August 11.

▶ Source: Global News

B Grade

Political Lean 65% Right-leaning

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Fox News interview with Blackburn on Lindsey Graham's death and legislative legacy

Jul 12, 2026

The segment is a Fox News interview with Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). It covers tributes, their joint work on immigration and election bills, and the impact on pending confirmations like Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Blackburn discusses Graham's bipartisan style, support for law and order, and specific provisions in budget reconciliation processes. The second part notes Graham's personal warmth and campaign work alongside policy priorities.

▶ Source: Fox News

A- Grade

Political Lean 65% Left-leaning

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MS NOW segment covers Lindsey Graham death and Wasserman Schultz critique of Trump housing bill stance

Jul 12, 2026

The segment opens with news of Sen. Lindsey Graham's unexpected death from sudden illness at age 71 and moves to an interview with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. It discusses her decision to run in Florida's newly redrawn 20th District amid redistricting and backlash over representation. The interview then addresses the recent passage of a major bipartisan housing bill that became law without President Trump's signature, which he withheld as leverage for the SAVE America Act elections bill.

▶ Source: MS NOW

B+ Grade

Political Lean Centered

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The Hill reports on Lindsey Graham's death and latest U.S.-Iran strikes in Strait of Hormuz

Jul 12, 2026

The segment covers the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham and international reactions, including statements from Israeli PM Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. It then shifts to U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, noting Iranian retaliation across Gulf states and competing claims about the strait's status. The report originates from a correspondent in Doha citing U.S. Central Command and the IRGC. It draws on named statements from world leaders and official military positions without additional expert analysis or graphics.

▶ Source: The Hill

A- Grade

Political Lean 25% Right-leaning

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South Carolina Senate seat opens after Lindsey Graham's death

Jul 12, 2026

The segment reports Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death at age 71 after a brief illness and discusses his legislative legacy, including foreign policy work, military service, and bipartisan deals such as the Gang of 14 and immigration legislation. It covers the immediate Senate vacancy ahead of the November election and the process for Governor Henry McMaster to appoint an interim replacement followed by a special primary. Correspondent Chad Pergram (or similar spelling) provides analysis and anecdotes. Sourcing draws from official statements, including one from former President Biden, colleague recollections, and on-the-ground reporting from Capitol Hill.

▶ Source: Fox News