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Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died after sudden illness, his office says​

David Smith in Washington
Sun, 12 July 2026 at 3:01 PM SGT
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US senator Lindsey Graham ran for president in 2016 and was a sharp critic of Donald Trump but later became on his most loyal backers on Capitol Hill.Photograph: Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters
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Lindsey Graham, a longtime US senator and key ally of Donald Trump, has died from a sudden illness, his office said in the early hours of Sunday. He had just turned 71.

Graham's abrupt death will send shockwaves through Washington and the Republican party. He had served in the Senate since 2003, representing South Carolina, and was running for re-election in November.

"On the evening of Saturday, July 11, US senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness," his office said in a statement. "Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period."

 

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There had been no known concerns over the health of Graham, who last week visited Ukraine. On Friday its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, wrote on social media that they had a "good meeting", adding: "I'm grateful to Lindsey for recognizing our warriors."


Graham, a retired air force reserve colonel who specialised as a military lawyer, was known as a hawk who supported the Iraq war and had long urged military action in Iran. He opposed the nuclear agreement negotiated by President Barack Obama and has been one of Trump's most outspoken defenders in the current conflict.

He ran for president in 2016 and was a sharp critic of Trump at the time. Graham condemned Trump as a "jackass", "a race-baiting bigot" and "the most flawed nominee in the history of the Republican party", memorably warning on Twitter:"If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed … and we will deserve it." Trump, in turn, dismissed Graham an "idiot" and a "lightweight".

But once Trump became unassailable, Graham became a valued ally who could act as an interlocutor between the president and Congress. In 2018 he rallied the defence of Trump's embattled nominee for the supreme court, Brett Kavanaugh.

 

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In Persian culture, a traditional "evil curse" is known as the Evil Eye (Cheshm-e Bad or Cheshm-zakhm). Rather than a spoken spell, it is a malicious or overly envious gaze believed to inflict physical, emotional, or financial ruin on a target. It is counteracted with protective rituals and talismans. [1, 2, 3, 4]
A deep dive into Persian "evil curses" and folklore reveals several fascinating elements:

1. The Evil Eye (Cheshm-e Bad / Cheshm-zakhm)
In Persian folklore, even a well-intentioned compliment can unknowingly jinx someone. To deflect this, Persians traditionally recite "Mashallah" (God has willed) when admiring someone's family, home, or success.[1, 2]

• Burning Esfand: To rid a home or person of the Evil Eye, an ancient Zoroastrian ritual is used, involving the burning of Esfand (wild rue seeds) over hot coals. The crackling popping of the seeds is said to "break" the evil eye, and the smoke is fanned around the head and throughout the house to purify the air. [1, 2]
• The Amulet: Instead of traditional jewelry, protective passages (Quranic verses) or woven "evil eye" rugs are more commonly hung in Persian homes for protection. [1, 2]

2. Mythological Curses: King Zahhak
In the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, King Zahhak represents the ultimate force of evil. [1]

• The Curse: The demon Ahriman cursed Zahhak by causing two flesh-eating serpents to grow out of his shoulders.
• The Only Cure: The snakes could only be kept alive and pacified by feeding them the brains of young men daily. This grisly curse of tyranny was ultimately defeated by the hero Fereydun, who chained the demon-king inside Mount Damavand until the end of time. [1]

3. Early Zoroastrian Curses and Spells

• Avestan Magic: Ancient Zoroastrian texts like the Avesta contain Middle Persian prayers and imprecations (Mąθra) used to protect against evil spirits and sorcery (Yatus). Cursing the druj (the lie/one who breaks contracts) was central to ensuring victory over enemies and chaos. [1, 2, 3]
• Divs: Persian mythology features formidable demons known as Divs (like the Akvan Dive) who represent chaos and darkness. These entities brought curses of drought, sickness, and moral corruption to mankind. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

 

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Mystery surrounding Senator Mitch McConnell’s health is deepening as the US Congress prepares to return from recess next week.
McConnell, 84, has not been seen in public since he was admitted to hospital in the Washington area on 14 June.

 

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Mystery surrounding Senator Mitch McConnell’s health is deepening as the US Congress prepares to return from recess next week.
McConnell, 84, has not been seen in public since he was admitted to hospital in the Washington area on 14 June.

Maybe as rumoured…some say Murika may declared state of emergency before Nov erection

 

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Trump looked to bypass federal election agency, report says​

Shakeel Sobhan with AP, Reuters
07/11/2026July 11, 2026
The White House explored declaring a national emergency to address alleged vulnerabilities in voting machines before Trump ousted leaders of the Election Assistance Commission, a report has found.

https://amp.dw.com/en/us-trump-look...-agency-before-firings-says-report/a-77913362

It was not immediately clear why US President Donald Trump decided to force the commissioners out or if they will be replaced [FILE: July 8, 2026]Image: Stoyan Nenov/REUTERS
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The White House explored options for bypassing a bipartisan federal election agency and using emergency powers to push changes to voting systems before US President Donald Trump removed the agency's leadership this week, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Among the issues that irked the Trump administration about the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) were:

• A delay in updating guidelines for states on voting machines
• The refusal of a proof-of-citizenship requirementon its national mail voter registration form
• Failure to address the administration's election-related priorities

On Thursday, Trump dismissed the two Democratic members of the EAC; its remaining Republican commissioner resigned. A fourth commissioner had stepped down in April.

This leaves the agency operational but without a quorum and unable to approve new business or changes to election procedures.

The White House said on Friday the administration had been working to "safeguard elections from fraud and abuse" ahead of November's midterm elections.

Experts say the move is unlikely to impact the midterms but comes right after the Supreme Court ruled recentlythat the president can fire members of independent agency boards without cause.