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Funeral services for the late Senator Lindsey Graham are underway in Washington, D.C., including a Capitol Rotunda service attended by Vice President JD Vance and other officials, a 2 p.m. National Cathedral service with a Trump tribute, and parallel South Carolina ceremonies in Columbia featuring a state procession, a flyover, and a private burial.
Prominent Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died at 71, will be honored by world leaders and President Donald Trump in a two‑day tribute beginning in Washington with a private Capitol Rotunda ceremony and livestreamed service at the National Cathedral, followed by a public procession and burial in South Carolina. Graham, a former Air Force JAG officer and longtime senator, died suddenly from an aortic dissection; his sister Darline Graham was appointed to finish his term and will face an Aug. 11 primary. Zelenskyy and Netanyahu are among foreign leaders who worked with him and may meet in Washington.
Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death triggers two days of farewell events: a private Capitol Rotunda service and an invitation-only funeral at the Washington National Cathedral, with President Trump and other leaders expected to speak. Graham’s sister Darline Graham, sworn into his seat this month, plans to run for a full term. Remembrances will continue in South Carolina, featuring a caisson procession, an F-16 flyover, and a public service in Columbia before a private burial in Pickens County, as world leaders who valued his foreign-policy influence, including Netanyahu and Zelenskyy, mourn his loss.
Sen. Lindsey Graham will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda next Tuesday, with a private Washington National Cathedral funeral attended by President Trump; his sister Darline Graham has been appointed to finish his term and plans to run for a full six-year term, and his remains will be flown to South Carolina for a service in Columbia. Meanwhile, House Republicans are pressed by a few holdouts as they push a tight agenda—voting on a rule, a stopgap funding bill through midterms, and the defense bill—while Democrats push back on funding provisions and Iran-related measures, reflecting the political maneuvering sparked by Graham’s death.
House Speaker Mike Johnson denied Jesse Jackson’s request to lie in honor at the Capitol Rotunda, citing precedent that such honors are typically reserved for eminent figures; the decision referenced past denials like Charlie Kirk and Dick Cheney, while Rosa Parks and Billy Graham are noted exceptions. Jackson’s family plans memorials in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, with the final decision on Capitol honors requiring concurrence of the House and Senate.
House Speaker Mike Johnson denied Rev. Jesse Jackson’s request to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, citing a precedent that the Rotunda is typically reserved for presidents, the military and select officials. Jackson, who died at 84, had been offered a Capitol tribute, while memorial services are planned in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and South Carolina. The case follows a pattern in which private citizens have rarely been honored at the Capitol, with past examples including Rosa Parks and Billy Graham.
Speaker Mike Johnson has denied Rev. Jesse Jackson’s request to lie in honor in the Capitol rotunda, saying such honors are typically reserved for presidents, military leaders, and other top officials. The decision follows precedent and the need for sign-off from House and Senate leaders with a concurrent resolution; a handful of private citizens have lain in honor previously, and the ruling drew criticism from civil rights groups and Jackson’s family.
House Speaker Mike Johnson denied Rev. Jesse Jackson's request to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, meaning Jackson will not be honored there.
House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s family request to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol, saying the decision follows established precedent for who lies in honor and noting other denials (Charlie Kirk, Dick Cheney). Jackson, who died at 84, was praised across party lines; the Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder will lie in repose in Chicago before services in South Carolina and Washington, D.C., with the practice last observed for Jimmy Carter.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a Republican congressman from Wisconsin, faced bipartisan criticism after cursing at a group of high school-age Senate pages who were lying on the floor to take photos of the Capitol Rotunda. Van Orden refused to apologize, claiming he was protecting the integrity of the space. Senior members of Congress, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, expressed their dismay at Van Orden's behavior and lack of remorse. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called the incident a possible "misunderstanding," while Rep. Chip Roy mocked Van Orden's outburst. This is not the first time Van Orden has faced controversy for his short temper, as he was previously accused of threatening a library staffer in 2021.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell defended Senate pages after Republican lawmaker Rep. Derrick Van Orden cursed out a group of teenage pages in the Capitol Rotunda. Van Orden called them derogatory names and told them to leave, prompting Schumer to express shock and call for an apology. McConnell supported Schumer's defense of the pages, stating that everyone on his side of the aisle felt the same way. Van Orden defended his remarks, stating that the Capitol should not be treated like a frat house. Senate pages, often high school students, play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the Senate and are praised for their service by Schumer.
GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden reportedly cursed out teenage Senate pages in the Capitol rotunda, calling them "pieces of s--t" and telling them to "get the f--k out." The incident occurred after midnight on Thursday while the pages were resting. Van Orden's behavior has sparked outrage among his colleagues, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer defending the pages and criticizing Van Orden's refusal to apologize. Van Orden defended his actions, claiming that the pages were disrespecting the historical significance of the Capitol building.
Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden reportedly cursed out a group of Senate pages in the Capitol Rotunda, calling them "lazy s----" and telling them to "get the f--- up" off the floor. Van Orden defended his actions, stating that the Rotunda should be treated with respect due to its historical significance. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell condemned Van Orden's behavior, with Schumer calling him "utterly despicable." This is not the first time Van Orden has been accused of a public outburst, as he previously complained about an LGBTQ+ Pride Month display at a library.