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South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

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+ strikes Iran South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death at 71 has shocked Washington.

Once a fierce critic of then-candidate Donald Trump, he became one of the president's most consistent defenders.

− Politics South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 July 12, 20267:57 AM ET By Mara Liasson , Ayesha Rascoe South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death at 71 has shocked Washington.

+ Politics Politics chat: Lindsey Graham dies at 71, Congress back in session, U.S.

+ strikes Iran July 12, 20267:57 AM ET Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday By Mara Liasson , Ayesha Rascoe South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death at 71 has shocked Washington.

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