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The dog days are here already for Congress

Political Theater, Episode 414

A representative from the Kurdistan Communities Assembly lays flowers outside the office of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on July 13. Graham leaves a legacy as a foreign policy hawk and involved legislator. — A representative from the Kurdistan Communities Assembly lays flowers outside the office of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on July 13. Graham leaves a legacy as a foreign policy hawk and involved legislator. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

By Jason Dick

Posted July 16, 2026 at 12:48pm

Jason Dick and Molly Reynolds discuss how history will view the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., how congressional illnesses are starting to affect the institution, why things are getting stuck in both chambers, and what a weird time it is for the legislative branch.

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