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Topic poll · all networksWhat film did Jurassic Park dethrone as the top-grossing movie ever?

  1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
  2. Star Wars: A New Hope
  3. Jaws
  4. The Lion King
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

ICE was created in 2003 — born from the post-9/11 Homeland Security Act.

The Homeland Security Act of 2002 abolished the INS and split its functions. ICE merged U.S. Customs and INS enforcement into one agency. Today it employs roughly 20,000 people across 400+ offices worldwide.

Topic poll · all networksA real hurricane hit the 'Jurassic Park' cast on location. Which one?

  1. Hurricane Iniki
  2. Hurricane Andrew
  3. Hurricane Hugo
  4. Hurricane Bob
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Hurricane Iniki

The U.S. & Iran have clashed militarily since 1988's naval battle

Operation Praying Mantis (1988) was the largest U.S. naval surface battle since WWII. U.S.-Iran military tensions span decades. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat defined Lindsey Graham's Senate career most?

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Sen. Bob Graham filled 4,000+ notebooks logging his daily life.

The Florida Democrat kept meticulous 'workbooks' recording every meeting, meal, and activity for over 40 years. His notebooks are archived at the University of Florida as a unique political record.

Topic poll · all networksHow many women have EVER served in the U.S. Senate as of 2024?

  1. Around 25
  2. Around 60
  3. Around 100
  4. Around 150
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Around 60

Topic poll · all networksHow many years did Nancy Pelosi lead House Democrats before Jeffries?

  1. 10 years
  2. 15 years
  3. 20 years
  4. 25 years
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20 years

In 1988, the U.S. destroyed half of Iran's navy in a single day.

Operation Praying Mantis (April 18, 1988) was triggered by Iran mining international waters near Hormuz. The U.S. Navy sank 2 Iranian frigates and several gunboats — the largest American naval surface battle since World War II.

Graham is one of few senators to serve on active duty while in office!

A JAG officer in the Air Force Reserve, Graham deployed to Iraq in 2007 while serving as a senator — a rare dual role not seen regularly since WWII, when several sitting members of Congress served in uniform.

Topic poll · all networksGeorge E. Johnson founded Johnson Products Co. with how much startup cash?

  1. $250
  2. $2,500
  3. $10,000
  4. $50,000
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$250

Topic poll · all networksOnly one U.S. president won non-consecutive terms. Who was it?

  1. Grover Cleveland
  2. Andrew Jackson
  3. Martin Van Buren
  4. John Adams
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Grover Cleveland

Topic poll · all networksWhat should Congress focus on when grilling Supreme Court justices?

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Graham called for striking Iran's nuclear sites as far back as 2007.

Long before the current Iran conflict, Graham warned from the Senate floor that military force against Iran's nuclear program was inevitable. He repeated calls for preemptive strikes in 2012 and 2015, making him one of Congress's most consistent Iran hawks.

Sam Neill wasn't Spielberg's first choice for Dr. Alan Grant!

William Hurt was offered the role first and turned it down. Richard Dreyfuss also passed before Neill was cast — and went on to make the role iconic in the 1993 blockbuster.

The Capitol Hill press corps is one of the largest in the world!

Over 3,500 journalists hold congressional press credentials, making the U.S. Capitol one of the most covered legislative buildings on Earth. Fox 5 DC's 'On The Hill' is among hundreds of outlets reporting from there daily.

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Topic poll · all networksThe NDAA defense bill has been signed into law every year since when?

  1. 1961
  2. 1973
  3. 1947
  4. 1985
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1961

Topic poll · all networksWhat should Congress prioritize after the Maine ice rink shooting?

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Topic poll · all networksWho bears the most responsibility for the Toronto festival shooting?

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Nordone is only the 2nd woman ever to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate!

The first was Republican Paula Hawkins, who served from 1981–1987. Florida, the 3rd most populous U.S. state, went nearly 40 years with no female Senate representation before Nordone's appointment.

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the ICE-involved shooting in Maine?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many people officially filed with the FEC to run for president in 2024?

  1. Under 100
  2. Around 300
  3. Over 1,000
  4. Exactly 538
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Over 1,000

Canada tightened gun laws after a string of Toronto mass shootings

After the 2018 Danforth Ave shooting killed 2 and injured 13, Canada moved to ban handguns nationally. Public shootings carry severe legal consequences under Canadian law. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksRep. Tom Cole has chaired how many different House committees?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
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2

A 2011 gunman fired 8 rifle rounds at the White House exterior.

Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez fired an AK-style rifle at the White House from a car on Constitution Ave. Two bullets struck the building. He was sentenced to 25 years in 2013 — one of the most serious White House security breaches in decades.

Midterms have flipped House control 9 times since 1980!

The White House party loses House seats in nearly every midterm — a pattern holding for over a century. Explore the full history at Wikipedia

Lindsey Graham prosecuted cases as a real-life military JAG lawyer!

Before his Senate career, Graham served as an Air Force Judge Advocate, then as a Reserve JAG officer. In 1999, he was one of 13 House Managers who prosecuted President Clinton's Senate impeachment trial.

Jeffries made history as the first Black congressional party leader!

In Jan. 2023, Jeffries succeeded Nancy Pelosi as House Minority Leader — becoming the first Black American ever to lead a major U.S. congressional caucus. Read more at Wikipedia

Schumer broke with Obama in 2015 to oppose the Iran nuclear deal.

Schumer announced his opposition to the JCPOA in a NYT op-ed, calling it too risky long-term. He was one of only 4 Senate Democrats to vote against it, drawing sharp White House criticism.

Topic poll · all networksWhat matters most about George E. Johnson's impact?

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Topic poll · all networksAre further U.S. strikes on Iran justified?

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Ann Widdecombe was an MP for 23 years before joining Brexit Party

The outspoken Conservative MP for Maidstone also became a Brexit Party MEP in 2019. Explore her remarkable political life at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksHow many years passed between Sam Neill's first & last Jurassic Park films?

  1. 15 years
  2. 22 years
  3. 29 years
  4. 35 years
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29 years

Iraq's PM first visited the White House just 3 years after the US invasion.

In 2006, PM Nouri al-Maliki met President George W. Bush at the White House — a striking shift from 2003, when the US led a coalition to topple Saddam Hussein's government in Baghdad.

Topic poll · all networksWhat role did Lindsey Graham play in Clinton's 1998 impeachment?

  1. House Manager
  2. Senate Juror
  3. Defense Counsel
  4. Judiciary Chairman
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House Manager

Topic poll · all networksHow long has Lindsey Graham served in the U.S. Senate?

  1. Since 1999
  2. Since 2003
  3. Since 2007
  4. Since 2011
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Since 2003

Trump skipped Iraq's PM during his surprise 2018 Baghdad trip!

In Dec. 2018, Trump made an unannounced visit to U.S. troops in Iraq but never met PM Adel Abdul-Mahdi, sparking a diplomatic rift. Today's formal White House meeting marks a stark contrast to that snub.

Topic poll · all networksWhy did Ann Widdecombe convert from Anglican to Catholic in 1993?

  1. Church of England ordained women
  2. She married a Catholic
  3. She moved to a Catholic area
  4. Pope personally invited her
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Church of England ordained women

The U.S. has clashed with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz before!

In 1987-88, the U.S. Navy ran Operation Earnest Will — the largest convoy op since WWII — escorting tankers after Iran mined the strait and attacked over 87 ships during the Iran-Iraq War.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will Jeffries focus on most in his next move?

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Topic poll · all networksIs Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade the right move?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich Sam Neill role defined his Hollywood legacy?

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Topic poll · all networksBefore becoming Trump's top Senate ally, Graham once called him what?

  1. A race-baiting xenophobic bigot
  2. A dangerous demagogue
  3. Unfit for the presidency
  4. The worst candidate ever
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A race-baiting xenophobic bigot

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the UECF White House terror plot?

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Topic poll · all networksWho has the power to appoint a replacement when a SC Senate seat opens?

  1. The SC Governor
  2. A special election
  3. The SC Legislature
  4. The outgoing Senator
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The SC Governor

Topic poll · all networksShould Senate vacancies be filled by appointment or special election?

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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for aging U.S. water infrastructure?

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Topic poll · all networksShould senators use floor speeches to pressure their own party?

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Trump's 2018 Iraq visit caused a major diplomatic incident!

During his Dec. 2018 troop visit, Trump never met Iraqi officials — sparking outrage. Iraqi lawmakers called it a sovereignty violation, and some demanded US troops leave Iraq.

Topic poll · all networksWhat should define Sen. Lindsey Graham's political legacy?

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A Senate bill often needs 60 votes — not 51 — to advance.

The filibuster lets senators extend debate indefinitely, blocking a vote. To end it, 60 of 100 senators must agree to 'cloture.' The House has no filibuster — a simple majority passes bills there.

Topic poll · all networksWhat share of global oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz?

  1. About 5%
  2. About 10%
  3. About 20%
  4. About 35%
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About 20%

Topic poll · all networksShould Darline Graham serve out Lindsey's full Senate term?

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The 1948 Paramount Decree reshaped Hollywood via antitrust law!

Studios were forced to sell their theater chains after the Supreme Court ruled against vertical monopolies. This history echoes today's media merger battles. Learn more at Wikipedia

The Senate has formal mourning traditions when a member passes away.

When a sitting senator dies, the Senate typically adjourns as a mark of respect, drapes the chamber, and holds tribute proceedings before resuming normal business. Learn more at Wikipedia

The U.S. needs $625B in drinking water upgrades over 20 years

EPA's 2023 Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey identified a $625 billion funding gap. The State Revolving Fund provides roughly $1B/year — covering less than 3% of the estimated annual need.

Lindsey Graham grew up literally above a bar & pool hall.

Graham's family ran a restaurant, bar, and pool hall in Central, SC, where he lived as a child. Both his parents died before he turned 22, leaving him to become legal guardian of his younger sister Darline.

Trump is constitutionally barred from running for president in 2028!

The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, caps presidents at 2 terms. Trump served 2017–2021 and began his 2nd term in Jan. 2025, making 2028 the first open-seat election since 2008 — with no incumbent on the ballot.

Rep. Chuck Edwards ran McDonald's franchises before Congress!

Before politics, Edwards owned McDonald's restaurants in NC. He won a NC State Senate seat in 2016, then flipped a U.S. House seat in 2022. Read his full background at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksHow many states joined the landmark antitrust suit against Microsoft in 1998?

  1. 9 states
  2. 20 states
  3. 35 states
  4. 47 states
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20 states

Topic poll · all networksHow many threats to the President does the Secret Service investigate yearly?

  1. Around 1,000
  2. Around 10,000
  3. Around 3,500
  4. Around 25,000
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Around 10,000

Topic poll · all networksHow long did the first woman sworn into the U.S. Senate serve?

  1. 1 day
  2. 6 months
  3. 2 years
  4. 4 years
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1 day

Iraq walks a tightrope between U.S. and Iranian influence!

Iraq hosts ~2,500 U.S. troops while also maintaining deep ties with Iran — making PM Al-Sudani's White House visit a high-stakes balancing act. Explore the history at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhen 'Jurassic Park' broke the all-time box office record in 1993, whose record did it beat?

  1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
  2. Star Wars
  3. Home Alone
  4. Terminator 2
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Topic poll · all networksWhat does Graham's death mean for Trump's Senate agenda?

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Topic poll · all networksRoughly how many fluent Cherokee speakers remain today?

  1. Around 500
  2. Around 2,000
  3. Around 8,500
  4. Around 22,000
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Around 2,000

The U.S. quit the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, triggering Iran's pullback

When Trump withdrew from the JCPOA, Iran began reducing compliance step-by-step. This cycle of violations and responses has defined the deal ever since. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksHow many characters are in the Cherokee syllabary?

  1. 26
  2. 52
  3. 85
  4. 120
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85

Topic poll · all networksWhat did Lindsey Graham do after both parents died in his early 20s?

  1. Raised his younger sister
  2. Dropped out of law school
  3. Moved to Washington D.C.
  4. Joined the military
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Raised his younger sister

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the best way to keep Cherokee alive for future generations?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many women have ever been appointed to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy?

  1. Under 10
  2. Between 10 and 20
  3. Between 20 and 30
  4. Over 30
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Under 10

Topic poll · all networksShould Lindsey Graham cross party lines to broker a deal?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest challenge facing House Democrats right now?

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Topic poll · all networksJurassic Park dethroned which film as the all-time box office champ in 1993?

  1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
  2. Star Wars
  3. Titanic
  4. Home Alone
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Iraq earns over $80 billion annually from oil exports!

Iraq holds the world's 5th-largest proven oil reserves. U.S.-Iraq economic ties — including energy contracts — are a key backdrop to today's White House meeting. Learn more at Wikipedia

Acting AG Blanche once personally defended Trump in two criminal trials.

Todd Blanche represented Trump in both the NY hush money trial and the federal classified documents case before being named Deputy AG — a rare leap from defense counsel to the nation's top law enforcement post.

Lindsey Graham deployed to Iraq while serving as a U.S. Senator!

Graham held the rank of Colonel in the Air Force Reserve JAG Corps. He made multiple trips to Iraq in a military capacity — one of the few sitting U.S. senators to serve in an active war zone.

Graham won Strom Thurmond's Senate seat in 2002!

Thurmond held the seat for 48 years and was the longest-serving U.S. senator ever. Graham first entered Congress in the 1994 'Republican Revolution' that flipped the House for the first time in 40 years.

Topic poll · all networksHakeem Jeffries made history in 2023 — what was his historic 'first'?

  1. First Black House party leader
  2. First NY rep to lead House Dems
  3. First Gen X House party leader
  4. First Brooklyn rep in leadership
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First Black party leader in Congress

Sequoyah invented Cherokee writing without knowing any other language!

Around 1821, Sequoyah created the 85-character Cherokee syllabary entirely on his own. Within years, Cherokee literacy rates reportedly surpassed those of neighboring white settlers — a nearly unmatched feat in linguistic history.

Topic poll · all networksHow many people were injured in the 2018 Danforth Ave Toronto mass shooting?

  1. 6 injured
  2. 13 injured
  3. 19 injured
  4. 24 injured
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13 injured

The DOJ has charged domestic terror conspiracies since the 1990s.

After the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing killed 168 people, the DOJ expanded federal conspiracy statutes to prosecute plotters before attacks occur. Charging co-conspirators remains the primary tool for disrupting coordinated violent threats.

The Senate drapes a fallen member's desk in black crepe.

Since the Civil War era, the Senate has honored deceased members by draping their desk in black crepe and placing a single white rose on top — a solemn tradition observed each time a sitting senator passes away.

Topic poll · all networksGeorge E. Johnson's company was the first Black-owned firm to sponsor what TV show?

  1. Soul Train
  2. The Ed Sullivan Show
  3. American Bandstand
  4. The Flip Wilson Show
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Soul Train

Topic poll · all networksWhat happens next after new U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz?

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Family Senate appointments have rare but real precedent in U.S. history!

In 1978, Muriel Humphrey was appointed to fill her late husband Hubert Humphrey's Minnesota Senate seat. In 2001, Jean Carnahan was appointed to the Missouri seat her husband Mel won posthumously. Both served briefly before elections.

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Topic poll · all networksWhat event directly caused the creation of ICE in 2003?

  1. The 9/11 attacks
  2. The Oklahoma City bombing
  3. The 1993 WTC bombing
  4. The Columbine shooting
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The 9/11 attacks

Toronto's 2012 Eaton Centre shooting set a key legal precedent.

Gunman Christopher Husbands fired into a food court crowd, killing 2. His case went through two trials — a 2014 manslaughter verdict was overturned, and he was convicted of second-degree murder in 2017, shaping how Canada prosecutes public mass shootings.

The Secret Service foils hundreds of White House threats each year

Threats against U.S. presidents have a long history — the Secret Service investigates thousands of cases annually. Read the full history at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksBefore becoming Acting AG, Todd Blanche was Trump's what?

  1. Criminal defense attorney
  2. Campaign manager
  3. Chief of Staff
  4. Personal accountant
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Criminal defense attorney

Topic poll · all networksWhen was the U.S. Capitol last physically seized by a foreign force?

  1. War of 1812
  2. Civil War
  3. World War II
  4. Revolutionary War
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War of 1812

The Senate's oath of office has been unchanged since 1884!

Senators swear to 'support and defend the Constitution against all enemies.' The VP presides over each swearing-in. Learn more at Wikipedia

Sam Neill publicly battled a rare blood cancer just two years ago!

In 2023, Neill revealed he'd been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, undergoing chemo while filming. He called it a "bump in the road." Read more at Wikipedia

The U.S. last struck Iran directly in 1988's Operation Praying Mantis.

On April 18, 1988, the U.S. Navy sank or disabled half of Iran's operational fleet in one day — the largest U.S. naval surface battle since WWII — after Iran mined international waters.

Topic poll · all networksWhat is the Supreme Court's approximate annual budget?

  1. About $50 million
  2. About $100 million
  3. About $500 million
  4. About $1 billion
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About $100 million

The Senate oath has been revised only once — after the Civil War!

The current Senate oath, adopted in 1884, traces back to 1862's 'Ironclad Oath' requiring loyalty during the Civil War. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat post did Lindsey Graham leave the Senate to take?

  1. Secretary of State
  2. Attorney General
  3. Secretary of Defense
  4. UN Ambassador
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Secretary of State

Warner Bros. was part of the disastrous $165B AOL merger in 2001!

The AOL-Time Warner deal — then the largest merger in U.S. history — destroyed nearly $200B in shareholder value within two years. It's now a textbook example of why regulators scrutinize mega-mergers so closely.

Topic poll · all networksHow many total years did Lindsey Graham serve in the U.S. Congress?

  1. 15 years
  2. 20 years
  3. 25 years
  4. 30 years
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30 years

Maine is the only U.S. state with a 'yellow flag' gun law.

Unlike 'red flag' laws in 21+ states — letting courts remove firearms directly — Maine's 1999 'yellow flag' law requires police to first obtain a physician's mental health declaration before acting, a slower two-step process.

Lindsey Graham has served in Congress for over 30 years!

Graham was first elected to the House in 1994 as part of the Republican Revolution, then won his Senate seat in 2002. He also served as a JAG officer in the Air Force Reserve, retiring as a Colonel.

Governors can appoint replacements when a Senate seat goes vacant!

The 17th Amendment allows governors to fill vacant Senate seats by appointment until a special election. SC Gov. McMaster tapped Graham's sister for the role. Learn more at Wikipedia

The DOJ has charged multiple Iran-linked plots targeting U.S. officials.

Since 2011, the DOJ has publicly charged Iranian operatives in at least 4 assassination plots on U.S. soil, including a 2011 scheme to kill the Saudi ambassador in Washington, D.C. using a Mexican cartel hitman.

Lisa Murkowski's dad appointed her to the Senate in 2002!

Alaska Gov. Frank Murkowski appointed his daughter Lisa to fill his own Senate seat when he became governor — making her one of very few U.S. senators ever appointed to office by a parent.

Topic poll · all networksSen. Graham retired from the Air Force Reserve at what rank?

  1. Colonel
  2. Brigadier General
  3. Lieutenant Colonel
  4. Major General
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Colonel

Johnson Products was the 1st Black-owned firm on AMEX in 1971!

George E. Johnson founded Johnson Products in 1954 with $250 and a $500 loan. By 1971, his Chicago-based hair care company became the first Black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange.

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Topic poll · all networksHow much did 'Jurassic Park' gross worldwide on its original 1993 release?

  1. $357 million
  2. $528 million
  3. $912 million
  4. $1.03 billion
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$1.03 billion

Graham became his sister's legal guardian at just 22!

Both of Graham's parents died within a year of each other while he was in college. At 22, he took legal guardianship of his 13-year-old sister Darline, raising her while finishing school.

Lindsey Graham retired from the Air Force Reserve as a Colonel in 2015.

Graham served as a JAG officer for over 30 years and deployed to Iraq & Afghanistan while serving as a U.S. Senator — making him one of the few sitting senators to serve in active war zones.

Topic poll · all networksIn 1954, gunmen opened fire inside the Capitol. Where were they from?

  1. Puerto Rico
  2. Cuba
  3. East Germany
  4. Mexico
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Puerto Rico

Open-seat elections often flip party control of the White House!

Since 1952, when no incumbent runs, the opposing party has won 6 of 9 times. With Trump term-limited, 2028 is wide open. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhen did the U.S. last fight Iran in a large naval battle?

  1. 1953
  2. 1980
  3. 1988
  4. 2003
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1988

Lindsey Graham served as a military lawyer before politics!

Graham was a JAG Corps officer in the U.S. Air Force, rising to Colonel in the Reserves. His military career shaped his hawkish foreign policy views. Learn more at Wikipedia

The UICC is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization from Central Asia.

The Union of Islamic Courts & related Uzbek extremist groups have been on U.S. terror watch lists for years. Get background on designated terror groups at Wikipedia

Jean Carnahan was appointed to the Senate after her husband won posthumously!

In 2000, Missouri Gov. Roger Wilson appointed Jean Carnahan to the Senate seat her husband Mel had just won — despite dying in a plane crash 3 weeks before Election Day. She served until 2002.

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2028 will be the first back-to-back open-seat election since 1952!

With no incumbent running in 2024 (Biden stepped aside) and Trump term-limited after 2028, two consecutive elections lack an incumbent — last seen when Truman declined to run in 1952.

Topic poll · all networksHow many years did Lindsey Graham serve in the Air Force Reserve?

  1. 8 years
  2. 16 years
  3. 24 years
  4. 33 years
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33 years

Topic poll · all networksHow many House managers prosecuted Clinton's Senate impeachment trial?

  1. 7
  2. 13
  3. 17
  4. 21
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13

In 1988, the U.S. fought its largest naval battle since WWII — against Iran.

Operation Praying Mantis launched after Iran mined the Persian Gulf, damaging the USS Samuel B. Roberts. In one day, the U.S. Navy sank or disabled 6 Iranian vessels and destroyed two oil platforms.

The U.S. has struck Iranian forces in the Gulf before — in 1988.

Operation Praying Mantis (April 1988) was the largest U.S. naval surface battle since WWII. The U.S. sank or damaged 6 Iranian vessels after Iran mined international waters, wounding 65 American sailors.

Topic poll · all networksWhat % of global oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz?

  1. About 5%
  2. About 10%
  3. About 20%
  4. About 35%
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About 20%

Topic poll · all networksHow many times has the U.S. Senate chamber been evacuated due to a security threat?

  1. Once
  2. Twice
  3. Three times
  4. Five or more times
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Five or more times

Graham raised his sister Darline after both parents died in 1977!

When Lindsey Graham was ~21, his parents died within a year of each other. He became legal guardian of his 13-year-old sister Darline — the same woman now appointed to finish his Senate term.

Topic poll · all networksHow many U.S. Supreme Court Justices have ever been impeached?

  1. None — it has never happened
  2. Only 1, and he was acquitted
  3. 3, all in the 1800s
  4. 5, spanning two centuries
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Only 1, and he was acquitted

Van Hollen became the 1st U.S. senator to visit El Salvador's CECOT prison!

In April 2025, Van Hollen flew to El Salvador to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported there despite a court order. The Supreme Court had already ruled the administration must facilitate his return.

Graham raised his younger sister after both parents died young.

When Graham was 21, his father died; his mother followed shortly after. Rather than let his sister Darline enter foster care, he became her legal guardian — a responsibility he later said shaped his entire outlook on life.

Federal conspiracy to commit murder charges can carry life sentences.

When the DOJ charges suspects in a coordinated attack plot, federal conspiracy statutes allow prosecution even if the attack never occurred. Learn more at Wikipedia

Graham once called Trump a 'race-baiting, xenophobic bigot!'

In 2015, Sen. Graham called Trump 'unfit for office' and a 'race-baiting, xenophobic bigot.' By 2019, he had become one of Trump's closest Senate allies and a frequent golf partner.

Topic poll · all networksHow many Americans were treated for Ebola on U.S. soil in 2014?

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 7
  4. 11
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4

In 1988, the U.S. sank half of Iran's operational navy in one day.

Operation Praying Mantis (April 18, 1988) was the largest U.S. naval surface battle since WWII. The U.S. destroyed 2 Iranian oil platforms and sank or damaged 6 Iranian vessels in under 8 hours.

Governors have filled Senate vacancies since the 17th Amendment!

Ratified in 1913, the 17th Amendment allows governors to appoint interim senators when a seat opens. Learn more at Wikipedia

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