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Political divide emerges on Ukraine aid package as Zelenskyy heads to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington this week comes at a critical time as Republican leadership in the House and Senate diverge on the best way to get more military and humanitarian aid over the finish line

The Independent UK

It’s time for Biden to embrace his age

The Ronald Reagan strategy is not working. It’s time for Biden to get serious about his biggest vulnerability

Salon

Ron DeSantis under fire for ‘abortion tourism’ remark

Florida governor wades into Senate military promotions fight

The Independent UK

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Mitt Romney’s alarming Jan 6 warning to Mitch McConnell revealed

Utah senator was only Republican to support first impeachment of Trump in 2020

The Independent UK

Is Joe Biden in big trouble? Kind of

Biden's accomplishments are real. So are the self-inflicted wounds — and the fact no one wants him to run again

Salon

Retirement announcement brings Romney well wishes – but not from Trump

Republicans and even some Democrats were gracious to the senator, while Trump was not ready to forgive him

The Guardian - US

As Congress gets older, one lawmaker makes the case for more 'generational diversity'

From Rep. Nancy Pelosi to Sens. Mitt Romney and Mitch McConnell, lawmakers' ages are a big subject of discussion and debate. One member of Congress shares ideas for increasing generational diversity.

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Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won’t seek reelection in 2024, marking end to decadeslong political career

The former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate says the country’s many challenges call for a younger generation or leaders to step up.

Chicago Sun-Times

McConnell calls Trump an "idiot" in book

In "Romney: A Reckoning," McConnell is quoted as saying that Trump "doesn't think when he says things"

Salon

From failed presidential candidate to Trump’s Republican nemesis: The rise, fall and rise again of Mitt Romney

Utah Republican failed to beat Obama in 2012 but made history in 2020 by becoming first senator to support impeachment of a president from his own party, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

In nation’s gubernatorial races, there are a lot of Capitol Hill connections - Roll Call

Among the next likely crop of governors, there are several with extensive connections to Capitol Hill and Congress.

Roll Call

Trump, triggered by poll, calls for test

The ex-president challenged Rupert Murdoch, President Biden, and WSJ heads to an "acuity test" in retaliation

Salon

First Thing: Foreign aid teams join search for quake survivors in Morocco

At least 2,122 people have been killed in the country’s deadliest quake since 1960. Plus, Phoenix breaks its record for number of days above 110F

The Guardian - UK

Republican senator says top federal officials should disclose medical records

Suggestion comes after the competence of several legislators – both Democrat and Republican – has come into question

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Kevin McCarthy faces battle with hard-right Republicans as shutdown looms

Far-right wing insists it will not back speaker to avert government shutdown without concessions like Biden impeachment

Salon

GOP knives out for Mitch McConnell

Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene call McConnell unfit for office

The Independent UK

Why is a football coach-turned-senator blocking US military promotions – and what does it have to do with abortion?

In his stand against abortion access, the freshman senator from Alabama has caused a backlog of more than 300 military promotions, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell vows to finish Senate term despite mounting scrutiny of ‘freezing’ spells

Senate minority leaer’s post ends in 2024, while his senate term ends in 2026

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McConnell tries to reassure colleagues about his health, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up twice at news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions about his health as he sought to reassure colleagues he’s still up to the job

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell rejects speculation about future amid concerns over health

Republican Senate leader, 81, says he will finish term as signs emerge of uncertainty over his future in GOP ranks

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McConnell tries to shift Senate focus from his health to spending

Reporters repeatedly asked the Senate GOP leader to provide details of what caused two incidents where he froze at events. Mitch McConnell instead referred them to a recent letter from his physician.

Salon

Rand Paul: Mitch likely had "seizure"

Kentucky's other senator, who has a medical degree, doesn't think Mitch's freeze-ups were caused by dehydration

The Independent UK

Physician Rand Paul isn’t buying Mitch McConnell’s claims freezing episode was caused by dehydration

‘I’ve practiced medicine for 25 years and it doesn’t look like dehydration to me’

The Guardian - US

Health concerns plague ageing Congress members returning to Capitol Hill

Republicans Mitch McConnell and Steve Scalise join others in increased scrutiny over recent health issues

The Independent UK

Watch: United States Senate reconvenes as government shutdown looms

The United States Senate reconvened after the summer recess on Tuesday, 5 September.

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