The late Senator Lindsey Graham was honored as a relentless advocate for South Carolina and a prominent figure in global politics during a memorial service held in Washington. President Trump delivered a eulogy for Graham, following meetings with two of Graham’s key international allies: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

Nick Schifrin, PBS NewsHour’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent, reported on the service. Schifrin is also the host of ‘Compass Points’ on PBS News. His insights into foreign affairs provide depth to the network’s coverage.

Dan Sagalyn, the deputy senior producer for foreign affairs and defense at the PBS NewsHour, contributed to the story. Sagalyn has significant experience in producing foreign affairs and defense reports, often highlighting lesser-known military debates.

Zeba Warsi, based in Washington DC, provided additional perspective as a foreign affairs producer. A graduate of Columbia Journalism School, she played a key role in the NewsHour team that received a 2024 Peabody award for coverage of the conflict in Gaza and Israel.