Senator Lindsey Graham funeral services set for July 28-29

The late Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina will be honored with a series of funeral services in Washington, D.C., and his home state next week, featuring a special ceremony at the U.S. Capitol and a tribute from former President Donald Trump. The events, announced Tuesday by Senate leadership and Graham's sister, Senator Darline Graham Nordone, will take place on July 28 and July 29.

Graham, who served more than two decades in the Senate, died unexpectedly on July 11 at the age of 71. A preliminary finding from the Washington, D.C., medical examiner attributed his death to an aortic dissection.

The memorial services will begin on July 28 in Washington. An Armed Forces Body Bearer Team will carry Graham's remains into the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for a special ceremony honoring his military service in the Air Force and his lengthy congressional career. The ceremony will include a memorial guard and is closed to the public, though it will be available via livestream. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the tribute was a fitting way for colleagues to give back to a dedicated public servant. Thune described Graham as more than a colleague but a friend who dedicated his life to...