Graham's Sister Fills Senate Seat

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, to serve the remainder of his term following his sudden death from an aortic dissection at age 71.

Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum as the Senate floor was prepared with Graham's desk draped in black.

President Trump hailed Graham as a 'friend' and 'great guy,' while his sister, who was just 13 when he became her legal guardian, stepped into the role temporarily.

The appointment preserves the Republicans' 53-47 majority in the chamber as the Senate Judiciary Committee faces a leadership transition.