evidence: New York politicians are considering a bill that would require some future restaurants in highway rest stops to stay open seven days per week—including Chick-fil-A, which is famously closed on Sundays—attracting harsh criticism from conservatives and a declaration of "war" from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). [...] However, Graham took umbrage with the proposed legislation, threatening in a post on X to withhold federal funds from "any city or state that requires @ChickfilA to stay open on Sunday." [...] Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, a conservative Christian, instituted the Sunday closure rule at his restaurants in 1946. According to the company, the policy remains to this day in order to allow employees to "set aside one day to rest, enjoy time with their families and loved ones or and worship if they choose." Over the years, Chick-fil-A’s connections to Christian values and causes has drawn criticism from liberals and praise from conservatives. The restaurant chain has faced boycotts and protests over its owners’ ties to anti-LGBTQ organizations, but the company promised to end donations to these organizations in 2019.