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Mitch McConnell breaks silence on mystery hospitalization after Graham's death

July 12, 2026

Mitch McConnell breaks silence on mystery hospitalization after Graham's death

Mitch McConnell says post-polio syndrome caused a fall that left him briefly unconscious, followed by pneumonia, but his return date remains unclear.

Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to Biden health concerns

July 11, 2026

Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to Biden health concerns

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demands Sen. Mitch McConnell reveal his undisclosed medical condition as the 84-year-old remains absent from the Senate.

Trump's voter ID bill catches unlikely break as McConnell remains sidelined

July 9, 2026

Trump's voter ID bill catches unlikely break as McConnell remains sidelined

Mitch McConnell's weeks-long absence removes one key "no" vote on the SAVE America Act, but Senate Republicans still face a filibuster problem.

McConnell faces fresh calls to come clean about health issues

July 8, 2026

McConnell faces fresh calls to come clean about health issues

Andy Beshear sent a letter demanding Mitch McConnell disclose his health status as leaked audio revealed the senator was unconscious in June.

McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, saw no need for 'immediate return' from China as former GOP leader hospitalized

July 7, 2026

McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, saw no need for 'immediate return' from China as former GOP leader hospitalized

Elaine Chao stayed in China on a planned trip while Mitch McConnell entered his third week of hospitalization, as online rumors swirl about his condition.

McConnell was found 'unconscious' in home last month as condition remains unknown

July 1, 2026

McConnell was found 'unconscious' in home last month as condition remains unknown

Sen. Mitch McConnell was reportedly found unconscious at his D.C. home before being hospitalized, and his recovery timeline is still unclear.

GOP infighting over Trump's voter ID bill erupts as top senator calls strategy 'fantasy'

June 30, 2026

GOP infighting over Trump's voter ID bill erupts as top senator calls strategy 'fantasy'

Sens. Mike Lee and John Cornyn clash publicly on X over whether a talking filibuster strategy can force the SAVE America Act through the Senate.

Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes

June 23, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes

President Trump visits Capitol Hill on Wednesday to meet Senate Republicans amid growing tensions over the SAVE America Act and filibuster demands.

Mitch McConnell will not vote in the Senate this week as recovery continues

June 23, 2026

Mitch McConnell will not vote in the Senate this week as recovery continues

GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will not vote this week as he continues his recovery, according to a statement from a spokesperson.

Sen Mitch McConnell hospitalized, 'receiving excellent care,' his office says

June 14, 2026

Sen Mitch McConnell hospitalized, 'receiving excellent care,' his office says

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized for an undisclosed health issue, according to his office, which said he is receiving excellent care.