Graham’s Sister Sworn In to Senate Seat

Nordone, a retired educator, took the oath of office just two days after her brother died suddenly from an aortic dissection at age 71.

GOP senators rallied behind her appointment, while President Trump dismissed FBI involvement in the death investigation as a waste of time.

Graham’s passing has created uncertainty around a Russia sanctions bill he had been pushing, with Trump indicating Iran and Hezbollah could be added to the measure.

Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum, with Justice Elena Kagan recalling Graham’s role in her Supreme Court confirmation.