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At Graham’s Farewell, a Glimpse Into Power in Trump’s Washington

The political evolution of Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senator, both captivated and confused many of his old friends but reflected the changing order in the nation’s capital.

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President Trump during the funeral for Senator Lindsey Graham at the National Cathedral in Washington on Tuesday.
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Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport

A flurry of diplomacy has eased tensions, officials said, after an incident risked triggering a wider war.

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Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said in a post on Tuesday that Andrii Sybiha, his Ukrainian counterpart, had described an attack on a cargo ship as unintentional.
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Behind Closed Doors, Trump Huddles With Netanyahu and Zelensky

The visits by the leaders of Israel and Ukraine underscored just how deeply President Trump was enmeshed in conflicts he had promised — and failed — to end quickly.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine arriving at the White House for his meeting with President Trump on Tuesday.
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Senate Advances Graham’s Russia Sanctions Bill

As Washington remembered Senator Lindsey Graham, his colleagues cleared away a hurdle to passage of his long-stalled bill to penalize Moscow.

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An honor guard awaiting the coffin of Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday.
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Graham to Be Honored at Funeral Services This Week. Here’s How to Watch.

Closed ceremonies for the Republican senator, a stalwart ally of President Trump, will be held in Washington on Tuesday before a procession and public funeral in South Carolina the next day.

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Military members practicing outside the Capitol on Monday for a ceremony honoring Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Graham to Be Honored at Funeral Services This Week. Here’s How to Watch.

Closed ceremonies for the Republican senator, a stalwart ally of President Trump, will be held in Washington on Tuesday before a procession and public funeral in South Carolina the next day.

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Military members practicing outside the Capitol on Monday for a ceremony honoring Senator Lindsey Graham.
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Bryan Kohberger, Convicted in Idaho College Killings, Seeks to Take Back Guilty Plea

In an interview from prison, Bryan Kohberger said he had filed a petition to reopen the case. He blamed his guilty plea on “false promises” and wrong information.

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Bryan Kohberger at a courthouse in Boise, Idaho, after his sentencing hearing in 2025.
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