Washington, D.C., is preparing to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away at the age of 71 earlier this month. A series of memorial services will take place, starting with a tribute in the U.S. Capitol rotunda on Tuesday morning, followed by a private funeral service at the National Cathedral. World leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are expected to attend.
The Senate is also moving forward with Graham's proposed sanctions package against Russia, which aims to impose significant tariffs and restrictions in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Senator Richard Blumenthal highlighted the importance of this legislation as a key part of Graham's legacy. The Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated that the sanctions package, which includes additional measures against Iran, is set to be voted on following Graham's memorial service.
The legislation includes sanctions targeting Russian officials and military leaders, as well as tariffs on Russian imports and energy exports. Changes to the package have been made to include a certification for the President’s authority to waive certain sanctions. The successful passage of this package would represent a significant achievement for Graham's career in public service.