News Summary at 7:14 a.m. EDT

Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a brief, unexpected illness, his office said, expanding an event that reshaped U.S. Senate and foreign-policy leadership. A close ally of President Donald Trump, Graham had initially opposed him before becoming a staunch supporter, and he was known for advocating a strong U.S. foreign policy. His office asked for privacy for his family, as tributes arrived from leaders including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, and others. A temporary replacement will be appointed to serve until the next Senate term begins in January. Graham was prominent on NATO and trans-Atlantic ties and was a supporter of Ukraine, and he visited Ukraine shortly before his death while announcing a sanctions agreement on Russia. The reporting also addressed wider tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz and U.S.-Iran escalation.