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Sen. Lindsey Graham used a Munich Security Conference appearance to urge Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan to stop escalating Gulf realignment, warning that tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi could bolster Iran and affect regional stability; he pressed for broader cooperation with Israel and urged leaders to think big picture beyond Yemen and Sudan conflicts.
At the Munich Security Conference, Senator Lindsey Graham pressed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to end the Saudi-UAE rift, arguing the UAE's close ties with Israel and its backing of the Abraham Accords threaten regional balance and embolden Iran; he urged a bigger‑picture approach despite broader conflicts in Yemen and Sudan, and warned against backing away from confronting Iran.
At a Munich security summit, Sen. Thom Tillis implicitly rebuked Sen. Lindsey Graham’s dismissive remark about Greenland’s ownership amid President Trump’s threat to seize the Danish territory, stressing that Greenland’s 85,000 indigenous people deserve respect and sovereignty. The exchange underscores a GOP split on foreign policy as NATO allies warn that aggressive moves could rupture the alliance, and Trump ultimately backed down after objections from several Republicans.
Sen. Lindsey Graham has re-emerged at the center of the immigration debate, pushing for a crackdown on sanctuary cities and using his leverage over DHS funding to force floor votes, while courting Trump and signaling a MAGA-aligned pivot ahead of his reelection.
The Senate aims to move a funding package to avert a partial federal shutdown, but Lindsey Graham’s opposition to a House-backed provision tied to investigations delays progress; leadership hopes to act by Friday, while the House plans a Monday vote if the Senate sends the package, with hard‑liners pressing concessions (including voter-ID measures) that could force delays or a longer DHS stopgap. A Texas runoff may tighten Speaker Johnson’s margin, complicating party‑line votes on the funding bill.
Sen. Lindsey Graham urged President Trump to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during a Fox News interview, arguing it would embolden protesters as Iran faces nationwide demonstrations. He labeled Khamenei a modern-day Hitler and said action should ‘end this.’ Trump said the U.S. is weighing strong options in response to the crackdown, as hundreds have been killed and thousands arrested in the unrest.
Senator Lindsey Graham indicated that land strikes in Venezuela are a 'real possibility' amid rising tensions and US military actions against vessels linked to drug trafficking, with discussions about removing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and potential future military operations, though some critics label these actions as illegal or as murder.
Senator Lindsey Graham discusses the potential U.S. military actions against Venezuela and Colombia to combat drug trafficking, emphasizing the authority of the President to use force without a formal declaration of war, and defending the legality and necessity of such operations to protect American safety.
Senator Lindsey Graham expressed enthusiastic support for Donald Trump's UN speech, even suggesting Trump should remain in power beyond his term, which drew sharp criticism and mockery from opponents. The article highlights Graham's uncritical praise and the backlash from critics on social media.
Norway's Prime Minister responded to US Senator Lindsey Graham's criticism of the country's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund over its divestment from Caterpillar, clarifying that the decision was not political and highlighting the fund's ethical guidelines amid tensions related to Israel and Gaza.
Paul Dans, former director of Project 2025, is challenging Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina's Republican primary, criticizing Graham's record and emphasizing his support for Trump's policies and the conservative blueprint of Project 2025, despite being an underdog with limited funding and support.
Paul Dans, a key figure behind Project 2025, will challenge incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham in the South Carolina Republican primary, positioning himself against the senator's alignment with the MAGA base and Trump’s influence, amid a crowded field of contenders.
Paul Dans, a key figure in Project 2025 and a former White House staffer, is challenging Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, aiming to leverage support from Trump allies and Project 2025 followers, amidst ongoing political tensions and campaign dynamics.
House Democrats appointed Robert Edmonson as staff director for the Oversight Committee, while Senator Lindsey Graham announced support for a $9.4 billion rescissions package despite concerns over foreign aid and programs like PEPFAR. The article also covers various Senate negotiations on domestic and foreign policy bills, judicial nominations, and political developments in New York and the Justice Department.
Former Republican Rep. Joe Walsh, now a registered Democrat, is considering moving to South Carolina to challenge Republican Senator Lindsey Graham in the upcoming election, criticizing Graham as a Trump enabler and representing a potential shift in his political stance.