Senator Darline Graham, newly sworn in to replace her late brother, is walking a tightrope on Senate leadership—neither endorsing nor opposing Majority Leader John Thune, even as pressure mounts from within her party and former President Trump to push the SAVE America Act. Though she’s aligned with conservatives and recently urged the Senate to stay in session to pass key legislation, Graham insists she’s only been in office three weeks and isn’t ready to judge Thune’s performance—calling him “a nice guy” who’s “working hard,” while keeping her cards close. Her cautious neutrality reflects broader Republican tensions over leadership and priorities, making her a rising force to watch as she prepares for her own election.

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