Lindsey Graham’s death and Senate succession

The story so far

1. 

   Update 2Jul 29 04:58 UTC17 days later

   Trump Eulogizes Graham as Iran Missiles Are Intercepted

   A Senate funeral in Washington and a failed Iranian missile volley collided on the same day, then drew swift American and Saudi retaliation.

   Still open after this report

   • No verified account of how, when or precisely where Graham died.
   • Full missile total and complete damage picture from both rounds of strikes.
2. 

   Update 1Jul 12 15:26 UTC

   Lindsey Graham Dies at 71: What We Know, and Don't, Two Days Later

   The Senate's most traveled Republican was gone within hours of his last phone call with Trump. A preliminary cause is out. Much of the political aftermath is still rumor.

   Still open after this report

   • The final certified cause of death, pending toxicological and microscopic testing.
   • Any specific tribute quotes from President Zelenskyy or from named bipartisan colleagues such as Sen. Mark Warner — not present in the reporting file.
   • Whether or when Gov. Henry McMaster will name a temporary replacement, and the timing of any special election.