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Trump's SAVE America Act stalls as McConnell's absence complicates Senate path

July 26, 2026

Trump's SAVE America Act stalls as McConnell's absence complicates Senate path

Sen. Mitch McConnell's extended Senate absence complicates the SAVE America Act's path through budget reconciliation as Republicans scramble for votes.

Succession: Why Congress has no clear plan when lawmakers can’t serve

July 24, 2026

Succession: Why Congress has no clear plan when lawmakers can’t serve

Lawmaker absences expose a constitutional gap over replacing members who cannot serve.

WATCH: Josh Hawley issues blistering rebuke of McConnell over ‘obligation’ to country

July 19, 2026

WATCH: Josh Hawley issues blistering rebuke of McConnell over ‘obligation’ to country

Sen. Josh Hawley says Mitch McConnell's team has an obligation to constituents amid persistent questions about the senator's health condition.

Kentucky governor says he received 2 calls from agencies indicating McConnell had 'passed'

July 18, 2026

Kentucky governor says he received 2 calls from agencies indicating McConnell had 'passed'

Andy Beshear says two agencies called him suggesting Mitch McConnell had died while the Kentucky senator was hospitalized after his June fall.

'Somebody needs to do something': GOP senators split as Tuberville demands McConnell answers

July 16, 2026

'Somebody needs to do something': GOP senators split as Tuberville demands McConnell answers

Tommy Tuberville demands answers about Mitch McConnell's health and Senate return timeline as the August recess looms and key Trump votes approach.

Lindsey Graham’s final act reverberates in Senate as sister is urged to 'keep pedaling'

July 16, 2026

Lindsey Graham’s final act reverberates in Senate as sister is urged to 'keep pedaling'

Darline Graham succeeds her late brother Lindsey Graham in the Senate as Russell Fry, Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman eye the South Carolina seat.

Jimmy Kimmel mocks hospitalized Mitch McConnell with health photo troll

July 14, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel mocks hospitalized Mitch McConnell with health photo troll

Jimmy Kimmel spoofed Mitch McConnell's "proof of life" photo on Instagram, replacing the senator's head with his own amid health speculation.

'This is not normal': AOC unloads on McConnell's prolonged absence

July 14, 2026

'This is not normal': AOC unloads on McConnell's prolonged absence

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions whether Mitch McConnell's months-long Senate absence is legal, while GOP senators insist he'll return for key votes.

Jimmy Kimmel guest host jokes about Lindsey Graham's death and show getting 'pulled off the air again'

July 14, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel guest host jokes about Lindsey Graham's death and show getting 'pulled off the air again'

Guest host Ike Barinholtz joked about Sen. Lindsey Graham's death and Sen. Mitch McConnell's health scare, taunting critics who previously pushed to get "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" suspended.

Comedian Margaret Cho mocks Lindsey Graham's death, suggests Trump is next in viral video

July 13, 2026

Comedian Margaret Cho mocks Lindsey Graham's death, suggests Trump is next in viral video

A video on Facebook shows Margaret Cho mocking the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham.