President Trump is advancing the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that the late Sen. Lindsey Graham championed, according to reports. Graham's sister Darlene will temporarily fill his Senate seat, and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller called Graham a historically significant figure.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died suddenly on July 12, confirmed by his office. This morning, new developments have emerged in the aftermath. The late senator's sister Darlene will temporarily fill his Senate seat, according to reports. President Trump has decided to advance Graham's bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia, which reportedly enjoys support from both parties in Congress. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller paid tribute to Graham, saying he is a figure who will be discussed 200 years from now. The temporary succession arrangement will remain in place until a special election is held. The exact cause of Graham's death was reported as a sudden illness, though no further details have been released.
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