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Sen. Lindsey Graham

  • FILE - Former President Donald Trump, left, speaks at a campaign event as Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., looks on Jan. 28, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. The long and occasionally quixotic relationship between Trump and Graham has turned negative once more after the South Carolina senator criticized Trump's refusal to support a federal abortion ban. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)
    SC News
    Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are again at odds, now over abortion. The strife could help both men
    Meg Kinnard/Associated Press
    The relationship between Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham has again turned negative after the South Carolina senator criticized Trump for refusing to support a federal abortion ban.
  • The diamond ring effect is seen as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday, April 8, 2024
    Podcasts
    Total Crossover Eclipse
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 9, 2024: we preview the week ahead in the SC Statehouse; we hear reaction from Sen. Lindsey Graham on former President Donald Trump’s plans to end the Russia-Ukraine war; we have a feature from Victoria Hansen on Charleston’s new mayor; and more!
  • Rep. Josiah Magnuson, R-Campobello, speaks in favor of H. 5118, a bill that would prohibit the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives when it comes to admissions and hiring practices at institutions of higher education in South Carolina. The legislation passed along party lines 88-21 and heads to the Senate.
    Podcasts
    DEI Hard
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 30, 2024: a utility bill that would fast track permitting of a natural gas line in the state; a bill that would outlaw diversity, equity and inclusion being used in hiring and admissions at public institutions of higher education; we hear from Sen. Lindsey Graham who was in Israel this week; and more!
  • House Ways and Means Chairman Bruce Bannister speaks with Gavin Jackson on This Week in South Carolina.
    Podcasts
    These Ears are Made for Markin’
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 26, 2024: we catch up with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bruce Bannister; we check out what earmarks Sen. Lindsey Graham secured in the recently approved federal budget; we have a report from Victoria Hansen on North Charleston's new mayor, Reggie Burgess; and more!
  • FILE - Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks with reporters about aid to Ukraine, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 10, 2022, in Washington. Attorneys representing Graham said Wednesday, July 6, that he intends to challenge a subpoena compelling him to testify before a special grand jury in Georgia investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies' actions after the 2020 election. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
    SC News
    Graham, other SC politicians react to TikTok ban bill
    Marcus Flowers
    Sen. Lindsey Graham and other South Carolina politicians are reacting to a bill passed by the U.S. House that would ban the short-form video service.
  • SC House and Senate Democrats, led by assistant minority leader Rep. Roger Kirby, calls the Republican-led effort to expand the private school voucher law “misguided.” The SC Supreme Court had arguments scheduled for March 6 over the existing 2023 law.
    Podcasts
    Dog Days of Session
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for March 12, 2024: we look at Rep. Nancy Mace’s latest tangle, this time involving ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos; Sen. Lindsey Graham continues his calls for greater support for the Israel conflict; Russ McKinney reports on the renewed drama involving the state’s $3.5 billion accounting error; and more!
  • University of South Carolina research economist Dr. Joey Von Nessen recaps 2023 and tells us what the economic outlook for 2024 is.
    Podcasts
    Twas the Night Before Econ Pod-mas
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for December 20, 2023: how the Palmetto State's economy fared in 2023 and a look at the year ahead from the USC Darla Moore School of Business's Economic Outlook Conference; comments from Sen. Lindsey Graham on the latest in the Middle East; and more.
  • This image from Senate Television video shows Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaking on the Senate floor Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Republican senators angrily challenged Sen. Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers Wednesday evening, taking over the Senate floor for hours to call for individual confirmation votes after a monthslong stalemate on the issue. (Senate Television via AP)
    Podcasts
    SC Lede: Lindsay Graham Slams Blockade
    Gavin Jackson
    November 4, 2023 — News out of Washington from Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Jim Clyburn; the ongoing efforts to address domestic violence in our state; comments from former Gov. Nikki Haley, who is now officially on S.C.’s ballot; and more.
  • U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks at a press conference in Tel Aviv, Sunday Oct. 22, 2023. Graham is part of a bipartisan group of United States Senators addressing U.S.-Israel relations.
    Podcasts
    Lindsay Graham Goes to Israel
    Gavin Jackson
    On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 24, 2023: Sen. Lindsey Graham’s trip to Israel; Rep. Jim Clyburn’s thoughts on the Republican speakership; how SC’s six-week abortion ban is affecting pregnant women; and more.
  • U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., far right, speaks with various evangelical leaders about support for Israel on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Columbia, S.C.
    SC News
    SC's Graham says Trump's swipes at Netanyahu amid Israel-Hamas war 'not helpful'
    Maayan Schechter
    U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham met with South Carolina evangelical leaders Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in support of Israel.
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