AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSenate Shock in South Carolina: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, died after a brief illness; preliminary medical examiner findings cite an aortic dissection tied to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Flags at Half-Staff: President Trump ordered U.S. flags lowered this week in Graham’s honor, with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster directing state flags to follow. Succession Scramble: Graham’s death leaves a Senate vacancy and triggers a fast-track replacement process: McMaster will appoint an interim senator, then a special primary is set for August to decide who runs in November. Congress Returns With Less Margin: Reuters reports Graham’s seat and Mitch McConnell’s absence complicate Senate math as lawmakers rush through a compressed summer agenda. Local Impact: Spartanburg County is seeking release of a $6 million federal HUD grant tied to the Saluda Grade Rail Trail as construction nears. Road Safety: Horry County reported critical injuries after a pedestrian crash on Highway 707 early Monday.
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