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Senator Graham Calls for Navy Deployment Amid Drug Crisis

10/27/2025

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On October 26, 2025, Face the Nation featured interviews with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).
Senator Lindsey Graham discussed deploying the Navy's aircraft carrier to Latin America to counter drug trafficking.
Graham asserted U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to act against narco-terrorist states.
Jeffries criticized the government shutdown and its impact on healthcare affordability and federal employees, urging bipartisan negotiations to reopen.

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Story summary

On October 26, 2025, Face the Nation featured interviews with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).
Senator Lindsey Graham discussed deploying the Navy's aircraft carrier to Latin America to counter drug trafficking.
Graham asserted U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to act against narco-terrorist states.
Jeffries criticized the government shutdown and its impact on healthcare affordability and federal employees, urging bipartisan negotiations to reopen.