World Leaders Gather in Washington for Lindsey Graham's Funeral as Senate Advances Sanctions Bill
The death of Senator Lindsey Graham brought dignitaries and much of the American political establishment to Washington for his funeral, even as the Senate advanced a Russia sanctions bill he had championed.
Washington marked the death of Senator Lindsey Graham with a funeral that drew heads of state, foreign dignitaries, and much of the American political establishment to the capital.
President Trump delivered a eulogy, describing Graham as a "force to be reckoned with." Sean Hannity was among the speakers who offered remembrances of the senator.
Coverage of the service also touched on a dispute that emerged afterward. The White House said that anyone suggesting Trump had fallen asleep during the funeral was, in the words of a spokesperson, a "depraved moron."
As the memorial proceedings unfolded, the Senate moved on legislation tied to Graham's work. Lawmakers voted by a wide margin to advance a Russia sanctions bill that Graham had championed. The measure includes provisions that would grant the president new tariff authorities as part of the sanctions framework. The vote to advance drew bipartisan support.
The day brought together the funeral and the Senate action on the sanctions measure, moving the bill closer to a final vote.
Key Facts
- —President Trump delivered a eulogy for Senator Lindsey Graham, calling him a "force to be reckoned with."
- —Sean Hannity was among the speakers at the funeral.
- —The White House called anyone suggesting Trump had fallen asleep during the funeral a "depraved moron."
- —The Senate voted by a wide, bipartisan margin to advance a Russia sanctions bill Graham had championed.
- —The sanctions measure includes provisions granting the president new tariff authorities.
References
- 1.Pool/network coverage — Trump eulogy and 'force to be reckoned with' quote
- 2.Pool/network coverage — Sean Hannity among funeral speakers
- 3.White House spokesperson statement — 'depraved moron' response to reports Trump fell asleep
- 4.Senate roll call and legislative coverage — bipartisan vote to advance Russia sanctions bill with tariff provisions
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