Sen. Lindsey Graham dies, leaving Senate seat vacant

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, has died at age 71 from a suspected ruptured aorta linked to chronic heart disease. The longtime politician previously chaired the Senate Budget Committee and led a key appropriations panel. President Donald J. Trump reported speaking with Graham hours before his passing. Shortly before his sudden death, Graham reportedly complained of feeling unwell and joked, “I can’t die now,” leaving his Senate seat vacant following the announcement on Sunday.