Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan honors the late Sen. Lindsey Graham as she begins remarks on Capitol Hill, recalling interactions with the South Carolina Republican during her 2010 Supreme Court confirmation process. Multiple outlets report that Kagan spoke about Graham as a distinctive presence and discussed specific exchanges that occurred during her hearing. Fox News and Mediaite focus on the context of Graham’s questioning during the confirmation, describing how a personal moment in the hearing—Mediaite says it included a question about Christmas—left a lasting impression. CBS News also notes that Kagan reflected on her nomination process while recalling her interactions with Graham. The Hill adds background on Graham’s death, saying he died suddenly on Saturday night after a brief and sudden illness diagnosed as an aortic dissection. Across the coverage, Kagan’s remarks emphasize that Graham played an influential role in the confirmation process, and that his comments and personality remained memorable to her. The statements are presented as reflective and commemorative in nature, made after his death.