Lindsey Graham
Senator from South Carolina and chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
Notable Quotes
"this is a major step forward to secure our nation and take care of our people who take care of us."View Story →
"I am grateful this was a decisive win. It's the most challenged I've ever been in terms of money, and the most challenged I've ever been in terms of the garbage thrown at me."View Story →
"I am somewhat concerned that Iran’s view of the agreement seems different than what the administration is saying."View Story →
"I was pleased that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened."View Story →
"I was “somewhat concerned” that Iran’s description of the preliminary agreement was different from the White House’s description."View Story →
"somewhat concerned that Iran’s description of the preliminary agreement was different from the White House’s description."View Story →
"Several people around the president are advising him not to bomb Iran."View Story →
"But it's increasingly clear to me that voices opposing entanglement and the risk associated with decisive action are getting louder."View Story →
"Sensible immigration died on Biden's watch."View Story →
"We’re here to settle the account with the Iranian regime."View Story →
"Roadside bombs coming out of Iran have maimed and killed hundreds, if not thousands, of Americans."View Story →
"The norm is not declaration of war, the norm is for the president — the commander in chief — to use military force as they believe appropriate."View Story →
"Roadside bombs coming out of Iran have maimed and killed hundreds, if not thousands, of Americans."View Story →
"We should let him finish the job."View Story →
"It was time for a change."View Story →
"If I get to be president, we're going to open up a bar in the White House. We're going to get liquored up and solve problems."View Story →
"Trump and I had a hell of a journey. I hate it to end this way... All I can say is count me out. Enough is enough."View Story →
"He was a very good president from my point of view. I am judging him by what he did as president."View Story →
"There is a dark side to Donald Trump... and he was a very good president. But I am sticking with him because I saw what he did."View Story →
"To my friend Joe Kent, who is a decorated war veteran who lost his wife in Syria, what are you doing? You’re giving aid and comfort to a lie."View Story →
""That's the plan — for you to not have a clue.""View Story →
"I’m not remotely interested in providing face-saving cover to a regime that murders its own people, beats a 16-year-old girl to death for not wearing a headscarf appropriately, and is dripping in American blood."View Story →
"The repercussions of providing little assistance to keep the Strait of Hormuz functioning are going to be wide and deep for Europe and America."View Story →
"I had never heard him so angry in my life."View Story →
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US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.
July 29, 2026Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
The two leaders were in Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and advocate for US aid to Ukraine.
July 29, 2026Watch: Trump delivers eulogy honouring Lindsey Graham
The US president hailed the late senator as a "true American original" at the funeral attended by Netanyahu and Zelensky.
July 28, 2026Lindsey Graham remembered by Trump as 'giant of the US Senate' at funeral
The US president was among several dignitaries who attended the service for the late lawmaker, who died earlier this month.
July 28, 2026Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
July 28, 2026Watch: Moment Darline Graham is sworn in to senate seat
The sister of late US Senator Lindsey Graham will serve as his temporary replacement after the South Carolina lawmaker died from an aortic tear.
July 14, 2026Trump pushes for Lindsey Graham's sister as replacement after senator's death from aortic tear
The South Carolina governor will choose a replacement for Graham, who died on Saturday, later on Monday.
July 13, 2026Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says
Graham, a close Republican ally of Donald Trump, died at the age of 71 on Saturday evening.
July 13, 2026Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era
The senator's career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America's dramatically changing political climate, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
July 12, 2026Lindsey Graham dies, Iran strikes and World Cup semis set - Reuters
Lindsey Graham dies, Iran strikes and World Cup semis set Reuters
July 12, 2026US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
The influential politician had just returned from Kyiv, where he met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
July 12, 2026Israeli officials offer their condolences after death of US Senator Lindsey Graham - Reuters
Israeli officials offer their condolences after death of US Senator Lindsey Graham Reuters
July 12, 2026Pivotal US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 - Reuters
Pivotal US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 Reuters
July 12, 2026Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks - Reuters
Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks Reuters
June 15, 2026What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war - Reuters
What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war Reuters
June 15, 2026Morning Bid: Markets celebrate MOU on SoH - Reuters
Morning Bid: Markets celebrate MOU on SoH Reuters
June 15, 2026Platner wins Maine primary, setting up face-off with longtime Senator Collins
Voters also headed to the polls in primary elections in Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina ahead of the midterms.
June 10, 2026Trump signs bill to fund DHS agencies - Reuters
Trump signs bill to fund DHS agencies Reuters
April 30, 2026Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition
His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.
April 10, 2026Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage - Reuters
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April 8, 2026Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war
The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House address.
April 2, 2026Zelenskiy says US talks "positive," Russian response to truce offer was strikes - Reuters
Zelenskiy says US talks "positive," Russian response to truce offer was strikes Reuters
April 1, 2026Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".
March 17, 2026Trump cuts his losses on Noem after controversial tenure at homeland security
Noem was one of the administration's brightest stars when she stepped into the role, but has faced a mounting backlash in recent months.
March 5, 2026Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign - Reuters
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign Reuters
March 5, 2026Majority of US Senate votes to block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues - Reuters
Majority of US Senate votes to block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues Reuters
March 4, 2026US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
March 4, 2026Kristi Noem grilled over Alex Pretti statement, and other key takeaways from Senate hearing
Both Republicans and Democrats criticised Noem for her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security.
March 3, 2026Why did the US attack Iran? Is the US at war? Here's what to know
What we know so far about the US-Israeli strikes against Iran and what might come next.
March 1, 2026Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped
Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.
February 22, 2026Exclusive: Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official tells Reuters - Reuters
Exclusive: Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official tells Reuters Reuters
February 22, 2026Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.
February 21, 2026Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks - Reuters
Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks Reuters
February 21, 2026