Lindsey Graham’s death triggers scramble to replace him as Congress returns – US politics live

The Guardian reports that Republican lawmakers are returning to the Capitol this week following the unexpected death in office of Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime South Carolina Republican. His party is now scrambling to appoint a new senator to serve out the remainder of Graham's term. The Guardian notes that Graham had served on the Senate judiciary committee, leaving open questions about whether his death will affect the committee's scheduled confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general nominated to the post.

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