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U.S. Sen. John McCain was a statesman, a patriot and a hero. He was a man of honor.
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The Latest: White House flags back up after McCain death
Flags flying a half-staff in honor of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., frame the U.S. Capital at daybreak in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. McCain, 81, died at his ranch in Arizona after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.
FILE – In this Jan. 29, 2008, file photo, Republican presidential…
US Senator John McCain, war hero and presidential candidate died Saturday after battling brain cancer for more than a year. He was 81. McCain had discontinued medical treatment, his family said Friday.
John McCain memorial service on Saturday, burial Sunday
Late senator John McCain will lie in state at the US Capitol in Washington on Friday, followed by a memorial service at the National Cathedral before being laid to rest at the US Naval Academy in nearby Annapolis on September 2, his office said. Ahead of the national ceremonies, McCain will lie in state at the Arizona State Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday and a memorial service will take place at the North Phoenix Baptist Church.
Michigan Senators react to death of John McCain Sunday, August 26
One day after issuing a statement saying he was halting medical treatment for brain cancer, U.S. Senator John McCain has died at his ranch in Sedona, Arizona. As a navy pilot who spent five years as a POW, the maverick Republican U.S. Senator and Presidential Candidate is being saluted by democrats and republicans alike.
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Sen. John McCain died on Saturday, one day after his family announced he would be discontinuing his brain cancer treatment. Sen. John McCain died on Saturday, one day after his family announced he would be discontinuing his brain cancer treatment.
The Latest: Pence says he and wife are praying for McCain
In a tweet Saturday night, Pence writes, "Karen and I are praying for Senator John McCain, Cindy and their family this weekend. May God bless them all during this difficult time."
Bad blood between McCain, Trump lingers, even as Arizona…
It got off to a bad start, and President Donald Trump's venomous relationship with Sen. John McCain probably won't end well either. The president was reportedly disinvited to McCain's funeral months ago, after McCain's battle with brain cancer took a turn for the worse, and now the veteran Arizona Republican senator has decided to discontinue medical treatment.
McCain stops cancer treatment
Arizona Sen. John McCain has discontinued medical treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer, his family said Friday, likely indicating the war hero, presidential nominee and longtime leading lawmaker is nearing the end of his life. The six-term GOP senator, who would turn 82 next week, has been away from the Capitol since last December.
Sen. Cory Gardner Tweets Support For Sen. John McCain
DENVER - Sen. Cory Gardner tweeted a supporting message to his colleague and friend Sen. John McCain after the family announced that the long-time senator was discontinuing medical treatment for brain cancer. "My family is deeply appreciative of all the love and generosity you have shown us during this past year," she tweeted.
US Senator John McCain halts brain cancer treatment
McCain has chosen to discontinue medical treatment for an aggressive brain tumor, his family announced in a statement. Support for the former presidential candidate poured in from Republicans and Democrats alike.
John McCain Is Not ‘Giving Up’
Arizona Senator John McCain, 81, has decided to forgo additional treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer. Since news broke this afternoon, the cable TV narrative has consistently held that "a war hero is giving up the fight."
Meghan McCain Asks Taylor Swift to Meet Scranton Woman with Same Cancer As Her Father
Fans take to Twitter every day to try and get the attention of their idols. Two women from Scranton are getting more attention than they expected from a plea on Twitter.
Enemy turned ally: Poliovirus is used to fight brain tumors
One of the world's most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain tumors. Survival was better than expected for patients in a small study who were given genetically modified poliovirus, which helped their bodies attack the cancer, doctors report.
As Republicans worry about McCain’s health, political concerns diminish
Republican fears that Sen. John McCain's battle with cancer could make it harder for the GOP to keep its Senate majority have receded, with a crucial election deadline just days away. Friends who have visited McCain as he struggles with one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer are encouraged by his recent state, though they recognize the 81-year-old's condition could deteriorate rapidly.
Meghan McCain wonders how White House staffer who mocked her dad can ‘still have a job’
Meghan McCain, the daughter of six-term Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain, once again had to use her platform as a host of ABC's The View to defend her father, who is currently under treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer. Thursday, multiple media reports said White House communications staffer Kelly Sadler dismissed concerns about McCain 's opposition to CIA nominee Gina Haspel, saying, "It doesn't matter, he's dying anyway."
Orrin Hatch calls John McCain’s decision not to invite Trump to his funeral – ridiculous’
Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch called John McCain's decision not to invite President Donald Trump to his funeral "ridiculous" and urged the cancer-stricken senator to change his mind. Hatch blasted McCain's plans to invite Vice President Mike Pence instead of Trump, telling CNN, "I think that's ridiculous.
Orrin Hatch calls John McCain’s decision not to invite Trump to h
Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch called John McCain's decision not to invite President Trump to his funeral "ridiculous." Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch called John McCain's decision not to invite President Trump to his funeral "ridiculous" and urged the cancer-stricken senator to change his mind.
McCain’s critiques of Trump have president’s supporters angry and firing back
As Sen. John McCain remains in his home state recovering from surgery for an intestinal infection and undergoing treatment for brain cancer, he has mostly been receiving a stream of well wishes and tributes for his long career in public service. One faction that has been a notable exception are some of President Trump's staunch defenders.
Senator John McCain reportedly told the White House he does not want Donald Trump at his funeral
Sen. John McCain , who is battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, has reportedly told the White House he does not want President Donald Trump to go to his funeral. The Arizona Republican has instead requested that Vice President Mike Pence attend in his place, according to NBC News.