The news of the unexpected death sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill and added uncertainty to an already chaotic political year.

Graham, first elected to the House in 1994 and the Senate in 2002, was running for reelection this year. He died of a "brief and sudden illness," his office said.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday after a brief and unexpected illness, his office said in statement posted on social media

Longtime South Caroline Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a "brief and sudden illness," his office said early Sunday morning. CBS News' Major Garrett breaks down how his Senate seat will be filled.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held in place a ruling from a federal district court calling the day-one executive order unconstitutional.

Legal advocates fighting the president's order to restrict citizenship from babies born to certain immigrants are turning to class action lawsuits to stop his policy.

We must recognize that by ignoring our Constitution, Donald Trump is not only destroying our rights, but making a mockery of our country.

The Supreme Court’s rejection of President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship has not closed off Republican efforts to restrict it as a concurring opinion and other rulings

Mr. Platner’s withdrawal from a marquee Senate race, under pressure from his party, has set in motion an unusual competition to become the new nominee.

Independent Women's Forum senior fellow May Mailman critiques the far-left's policies on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

Mainers who want a voice in picking Democratic U.S. Senate Graham Platner's replacement have until this week to act.

In Maine, Democrats vying to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins are condemning the scandal-tarred former candidate while wrapping their arms around his populist rhetoric and agenda.

The United States and Iran have exchanged new strikes after a week in which President Donald Trump suggested that negotiations between them might be “over.” A renewed war would affect lives

After days of the U.S. and Iran exchanging military strikes, it's quieted down. President Trump said he has agreed to continue peace negotiations at Tehran's request but still says the ceasefire is over.

The U.S. says it will continue peace talks with Iran, despite President Trump urging on social media that a ceasefire agreement is now halted.

Foreign ministers from Iran and Oman met Saturday to discuss the waterway that lies between them, after days of Iranian attacks on ships and retaliation by the United States.

Knox News interviewed candidates for mayor, sheriff, county commission, school board, trustee, and Farragut mayor and aldermen. See their stances!

Second, I want Knox County to complete a comprehensive independent audit so taxpayers have a clear understanding of where their money is being spent and where efficiencies can be

The clerk is responsible for collecting business taxes, taxes on motor vehicles, managing motor vehicle registrations and licensing, managing marriage licenses and keeping records of public meetings.

This week, moderators sit down with candidates for Knox County Commission Vivian Shipe, Garrett Holt and Brandon Huckaby.