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The Gateway PunditNews report · Jul 13, 9:30 PM
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Senate — Who Will Take the Seat Permanently? (VIDEO)
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Senate — Who Will Take the Seat Permanently?
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Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, picked to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Senate — Who Will Take the Seat Permanently?
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What happened Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.
The headline split The left frames it as "Why It’s Time for Truth Bombs About Lindsey Graham: Political Guru". The right frames it as "Lindsey Graham’s sister named to temporarily fill his Senate seat".
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37 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
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Left / center-leftWhy It’s Time for Truth Bombs About Lindsey Graham: Political Guru
The Daily Beast · Left · News report
CenterDarline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, picked to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
ABC7 New York · Center · News report
Right / center-rightLindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Senate — Who Will Take the Seat Permanently? (VIDEO)
The Gateway Pundit · Right · News report
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The Daily BeastNews report · Jul 14, 12:05 AM
Why It’s Time for Truth Bombs About Lindsey Graham: Political Guru
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/Reuters Lindsey Graham’s legacy warrants a far harsher reckoning than the glowing tributes now pouring in, political analyst Davi...
CenterMostly Factual
ABC7 New YorkNews report · Jul 13, 11:59 PM
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, picked to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.
Center-leftMostly Factual
The IndependentNews report · Jul 13, 11:43 PM
Lindsey Graham death latest: Late senator’s sister Darline to be sworn in Tuesday after South Carolina Republican’s death
The late senator’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will become South Carolina’s first female senator on Tuesday
CenterHigh
UPIWire story · Jul 13, 11:35 PM
SC governor appoints Darline Nordone, Graham's sister, as temporary Senate replacement
South Carolina Gov. Henry Mc Master announced Darline Graham Nordone, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, as the senator's temporary replacement.
CenterHigh
WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 13, 11:32 PM
Darline Graham Nordone named to finish out Sen. Lindsey Graham's term
Darline Graham Nordone has been chosen by South Carolina Gov. Henry Mc Master to fill Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat for the rest of his term.
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OANNews report · Jul 13, 11:29 PM
S.C.: Lindsey Graham’s sister named to temporarily fill his Senate seat
Darline Graham Nordone has been announced as the official temporary replacement for late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Center-rightMixed
New York PostNews report · Jul 13, 11:25 PM
911 Dispatch Call Reveals Lindsey Graham’s Final Moments
Medics were called to Senator Lindsey Graham’s Washington, DC, home over reports of an individual suffering from chest pains, and then a reported heart attack, shortly before his sudden dea...
Center-leftMostly Factual
Iowa Capital DispatchNews report · Jul 13, 11:24 PM
SC governor appoints Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to fulfill his term
COLUMBIA — Darline Graham Nordone will finish out the term of her older brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who adopted and raised her following their parents’ deaths. Gov. Henry Mc Mast...
CenterHigh
CBS News PoliticsNews report · Jul 13, 11:21 PM
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry Mc Master announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
LeftMixed
Raw StoryNews report · Jul 13, 11:15 PM
Lindsey Graham's sister reacts to Trump's nomination to fill brother's seat
Darline Graham Nordone, 62, Senator Lindsey Graham's only surviving family member, expressed devastation after President Donald Trump publicly recommended her to fill her late brother's Sen...
Center-rightMostly Factual
Washington Examiner - NewsNews report · Jul 13, 11:12 PM
Lindsey Graham’s sister to be sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday
EXCLUSIVE — Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in to his Senate seat on Tuesday afternoon, according to two sources familiar with the matter....
RightMixed
The BlazeNews report · Jul 13, 11:10 PM
Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate
The United States has a new senator after the sudden and unexpected death of Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator for South Carolina. Graham's term will be finished out by his sister, Darli...
LeftMixed
Crooks and LiarsNews report · Jul 13, 10:58 PM
Lindsey Graham's Sister 'Kind Of Like Devastated' After Trump's Untimely Demand - UPDATED
kindlikedevastatedaftertrumps
Lindsey Graham's only surviving family member said she was "kind of like devastated" as President Donald Trump publicly pushed her to fill her late brother's Senate seat. Darline Graham Nor...
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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 13, 10:49 PM
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, to serve rest of Senate term
South Carolina Gov. Henry Mc Master is scheduled to announce his appointment to fill Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat on Monday.
CenterHigh
WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 13, 10:49 PM
What Lindsey Graham’s death teaches us about aortic dissection warning signs
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death from an aortic dissection is putting a dangerous, hard-to-recognize emergency in the spotlight.
RightMixed
The Epoch TimesNews report · Jul 13, 10:47 PM
Trump: US Will Be Reimbursed for Protecting Hormuz; Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed as Interim Senator
The sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham will serve the remainder of his Senate term. This comes as lawmakers from both parties continue honoring his life and legacy. What are they say...
Center-leftMostly Factual
Toronto StarNews report · Jul 13, 10:47 PM
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, picked to serve remainder of US Senate term
Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend. (July 13, 2026)
Center-leftVery High
PBS NewsHourNews report · Jul 13, 10:44 PM
Who is Darline Graham Nordone, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?
Nordone, who was appointed to serve the remaining months of the Senate term that her brother left behind when he died over the weekend, hasn't been in office before.
RightMixed
The Right ScoopNews report · Jul 13, 10:44 PM
BREAKING: Lindsey Graham sister accepts Senate appointment, will be sworn in soon
Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nodone, has accepted the appointment by the South Carolina Governor to replace the now-late Lindsey Graham, who passed away suddenly this weekend. Ac...
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Washington Times PoliticsNews report · Jul 13, 10:37 PM
Senators call for passage of Russia sanctions bill to honor Lindsey Graham
Senators in both parties are hoping to pass a long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by their late colleague Lindsey Graham.
CenterMostly Factual
Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jul 13, 10:33 PM
Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator's term until early 2027.
CenterHigh
WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Jul 13, 10:30 PM
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the week...
CenterMostly Factual
Times of IsraelNews report · Jul 13, 10:26 PM
Lindsey Graham’s sister chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
'Lindsey has always been there for me. And now, I will be there for him,' says Darline Graham Nordone, as special vote to be held to pick new GOP nominee for the general election
Center-rightMostly Factual
Fox News PoliticsNews report · Jul 13, 10:18 PM
Stephen Miller's unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House tribute
Stephen Miller called Lindsey Graham a personal friend and the most effective, consistent advocate for the president's agenda in the Senate.
RightMixed
Western JournalNews report · Jul 13, 10:17 PM
Breaking: Lindsey Graham's Sister Appointed to Serve Out the Rest of His Term
breakingappointedserverest
South Carolina Gov. Henry Mc Master announced Monday that he has appointed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve the remainder of his term. Sen. Graham die...
Center-rightMostly Factual
Deseret NewsNews report · Jul 13, 10:06 PM
South Carolina governor taps Lindsey Graham’s sister to finish his Senate term
South Carolina Gov. Henry Mc Master tapped Darline Graham Nordone to finish former Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term after his sudden death over the weekend left a vacancy in the Senate. Mc Master...
Center-leftMostly Factual
The Journal (Ireland)News report · Jul 13, 9:51 PM
Lindsey Graham's younger sister appointed to complete his term in US Senate
Darline Graham Nordone will serve in the US Senate until Graham’s term expires in January, following his unexpected death at the age of 71.
Center-rightMostly Factual
Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Jul 13, 9:47 PM
Aortic dissection, the heart malady that likely killed Lindsey Graham, is a ‘time bomb’ that often lacks warning
When someone experiences an aortic dissection — like U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham apparently did Saturday night — they’re dealing with a “time bomb,” according to Dr. Donald Yealy.
LeftMixed
The Guardian - US PoliticsNews report · Jul 13, 9:38 PM
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to serve rest of Republican’s Senate term
South Carolina governor asks Darline Graham Nordone to replace senator who died on Saturday, after Trump recommendation Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Henry Mc Master, So...
RightMixed
InstapunditOpinion · Jul 13, 9:38 PM
BREAKING: South Carolina’s Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat.
South Carolina’s Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Fill His Senate Seat.
CenterHigh
Vanguard (Nigeria)News report · Jul 13, 9:25 PM
Late US senator’s sister appointed to fill vacant seat
Darline Graham Nordone will serve in the US Senate until Graham's term expires in January, following his unexpected death at the weekend at the age of 71.
CenterVery High
SnopesNews report · Jul 13, 9:18 PM
Lindsey Graham died. Here are 12 claims about the late senator, fact-checked
Social media users have spread numerous rumors about Graham, a longtime fixture of American politics.
Center-leftMostly Factual
NC NewslineNews report · Jul 13, 9:09 PM
SC governor appoints Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to fulfill his term
COLUMBIA — Darline Graham Nordone will finish out the term of her older brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who adopted and raised her following their parents’ deaths. Gov. Henry Mc Mast...
Center-leftHigh
The Seattle TimesNews report · Jul 13, 9:07 PM
Bridge builder and ‘Trump whisperer’: Lindsey Graham’s role in the Senate not easily filled
Lindsey Graham played a role in the Senate that won’t easily be filled.
Center-leftMostly Factual
Missouri IndependentNews report · Jul 13, 9:03 PM
After US Sen Lindsey Graham’s death, Trump recommends Graham’s sister to fill out term
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Monday he would like the South Carolina governor to select the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to fill the Republican’s seat for the rem...
Center-leftMostly Factual
Arkansas AdvocateNews report · Jul 13, 8:57 PM
SC governor appoints Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister to fulfill his term
COLUMBIA — Darline Graham Nordone will finish out the term of her older brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who adopted and raised her following their parents’ deaths. Gov. Henry Mc Mast...
Details88/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 37 sources
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