Congress just lost arguably its most effective liaison with President Trump.

With Graham dead, McConnell still in the hospital, and midterms approaching, it looks like the Republicans' supermajority in Congress could shift.

Senator Lindsey Graham's death reduces the GOP Senate majority. Republicans holding 47 or fewer seats after the 2026 midterms at 22.5% YES.

Republicans are going to have a very tough time without Senator Lindsey Graham—especially when it comes to President Trump’s nominees.

Senator Lindsey Graham's death raises questions about GOP control. Democrats controlling the Senate after 2026 at 45.5% YES.

Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and Graham’s sudden death

The vacancy, for now, means Republicans will be down to a 52-seat Senate majority that is functionally even slimmer.

The South Carolina Republican held powerful committee posts and was a key voice in pressing policy fights. His absence shrinks his party’s already-tight majority.

Lindsey Graham's unexpected death creates uncertainty for Senate Republicans. Holding 47 or fewer seats after the 2026 midterms at 23.5% YES.

Donald Trump has lost a go-to ally in the Senate after the death of Lindsey Graham, with senior White House aides and other Republicans — and even some Democrats — saying the late…

Lindsey Graham’s death complicates their efforts to avoid a government shutdown and enact Trump’s agenda before the midterms.

The setbacks could make it harder to avert a shutdown, fund the Iran War and renew FISA.

The sudden and unexpected death of US Senator Lindsey Graham could make things more difficult for Republicans in the Senate, as their thin 53-47 majority is already being strained…

Congress just lost arguably its most effective liaison with President Trump.