Lindsey Graham’s death triggers scramble to replace him as Congress returns – US politics live
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Republican lawmakers are returning to Washington after the unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham. The party faces the challenge of appointing a replacement amid obstacles including demands from former President Trump and the absence of Mitch McConnell. The process to fill the vacant seat begins as Congress reconvenes.
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Graham's death creates a vacancy for a new senator
Republican lawmakers return to the Capitol this week.
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Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly.
The Guardian- Graham's death creates a vacancy for a new senator
- Trump's demands influence the replacement process
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Loaded language removed<p>Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and Graham’s sudden death</p><p>Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.</p><p><strong>Republican lawmakers return to the Capitol this week after the unexpected death in office of Lindsey Graham, as the party seeks to appoint a new senator to see out his term.</strong></p><p><strong>The Senate judiciary…
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Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly.
The GuardianRepublican lawmakers return to the Capitol this week.
The GuardianThe party seeks to appoint a new senator to see out Graham's term.
The GuardianObstacles to the appointment include demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell's absence, and Graham's sudden death.
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