Mitch McConnell

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McConnell says behavior of lawmakers not his responsibility after senator, union boss nearly come to blows

McConnell distanced himself from a GOP senator's dust-up with a union boss on Tuesday, saying he's not responsible for the behavior of lawmakers in the upper chamber.

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Sen. McConnell faces questions about his health, ability to serve following two health scares

Sen. Mitch McConnell was pressed by CBS host Margaret Brennan on his health and his ability to serve during an interview that aired on Sunday.

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McConnell calls China, Russia, Iran new 'axis of evil' that US must deal with: 'This is an emergency'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell deemed Iran, China and Russia the new "axis of evil" and said the Israel-Hamas war is a "worldwide problem."

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McConnell praises ousted Speaker McCarthy for 'thankless role' in House

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell published a statement Tuesday thanking and gushing over ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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McConnell says Republicans 'always' lose when government shuts down, 'never' change policy

McConnell blasted government shutdowns as "losers" for Republicans. The fate of the temporary spending bill remains uncertain as the Sept. 30 deadline looms.

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Fox News Poll: Voters split over Biden impeachment inquiry

A new Fox News Poll found voters were split over House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden over his family's foreign business dealings.

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Crystal clear: Forecast for possible government shutdown is murky

The federal fiscal year begins Oct. 1, and so too could a government shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy must pass a bipartisan spending package to avoid one.

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Questions swirl over Mitch McConnell’s health

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram unpacks growing scrutiny over Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s health.

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McConnell, Feinstein health scares spark new set of questions for Congress

Recent health scares among senior congressional legislators have renewed calls for a term limits constitutional amendment to be considered in the House Judiciary Committee.

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Charlamagne Tha God hails Nikki Haley's push against aging politicians: 'She ain't say one damn thing wrong'

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God praised GOP hopeful Nikki Haley for her renewed call for mandatory cognitive tests following Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's freezing episode.

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to McConnell’s health and a potential government shutdown

Complications arise in with the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the chances of a government shutdown on October 1 grow.

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Haley calls for terms limits after McConnell’s freeze: ‘We need people at the top of their game’

Nikki Haley is calling for term limits and mental competency tests in Congress after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze up again in public.

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We will never get term limits, but ‘sad’ to see aging politicians: Marie Harf

Former State Department spokesperson Marie Harf and the ‘Fox News Sunday’ panel discuss COVID vaccine funding and health concerns over older government leaders.

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Kentucky Democrat Gov. Beshear dodges when asked if he'll appoint Republican should McConnell step down

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday told reporters he will not speculate about filling a Senate vacancy in the event that Sen. Mitch McConnell does not finish his term.

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Biden confident McConnell will 'get back to his old self' after recent health scare

'The Story' panelists discuss the issue of aging politicians and recent health scares that has sparked a term limit debate.

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Biden talks to McConnell after Senate leader's health episode

Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson reports on U.S. leaders’ health scares sparking a term limit debate and 2024 Republican candidates calling for a generational change.

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Nikki Haley calls Senate 'most privileged nursing home in the country,' says McConnell freeze-up was 'sad'

Nikki Haley called the U.S. Senate "the most privileged nursing home in the country" after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze while speaking with the press.

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Biden downplays McConnell health concerns, says 'he was his old self' on the phone

President Biden said Thursday he has spoken to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell after McConnell froze up in front of reporters Wednesday.

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McConnell cleared to resume 'schedule as planned' following KY press conference freeze

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been cleared to resume his normal schedule after he froze during a press conference in Kentucky on Wednesday.

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Biden addresses McConnell freeze, downplays concerns over Republican leader's abilities

President Biden told reporters Thursday that he has no concerns over Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's abilities after the Republican leader froze at a press conference for the second time. 

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Ian Prior: Karine Jean-Pierre is 'dismissive' of important questions on Biden's health

'Outnumbered' panelists discuss increasing concerns about America's aging political leaders and the possibility of cognitive testing.

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Mitch McConnell has had repeated brain freezes: Dr. Marc Siegel

Dr. Marc Siegel and Dr. Nicole Saphier analyze Sen. Mitch McConnell’s apparent freeze-up during an event on ‘Hannity.’

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Sen. Mitch McConnell apparently freezes up again while answering questions at Kentucky event

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has more on the Senate minority leader's apparent episode on 'Your World.'

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Laura: We have a real problem here — in both parties

Fox News host Laura Ingraham shares her concerns for America being run by a 'gerontocracy' on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

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Dr. Marc Siegel analyzes Mitch McConnell's 'freeze' while taking questions

Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., apparently freezing while answering questions in Covington, Ky., on 'Special Report.'

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Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the increased concerns surrounding Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health after another apparent freeze on ‘Special Report.’

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Mitch McConnell appears to 'freeze' again during event

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appears to freeze up again while answering a question during an event in Kentucky on ‘America Reports.’

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McConnell freezes up again during Kentucky news conference

Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell freezes again during a Covington, Kentucky, news conference, one month after his first freeze-up.

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McConnell plows through farm bill speech with no mention of Trump hours before expected arrest

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., gave a policy-heavy speech at a Kentucky Farm Bureau event hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender at a Georgia jailhouse.

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Soros, other left-wing billionaires pour tens of millions into Schumer PAC in bid for Dems to hold the Senate

George Soros and other left-wing billionaires have given tens of millions to Senate Majority PAC, affiliated with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

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How long is too long? Congressional health scares raise questions about fitness to serve

Recent health scares involving Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., pose questions about whether age and health should be a factor in someone’s fitness to serve.