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Capitol doctor: No stroke, seizure, Parkinson’s in McConnell tests

There's no evidence of stroke, seizure disorder or Parkinson's disease in Sen. Mitch McConnell's tests, the Capitol's physician says.

Roll Call

Senate returns and faces deadline to avoid shutdown and questions about McConnell

Congress faces a tight deadline to pass a short term spending bill and avoid a shutdown. Also Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell faces questions about his health following a second public episode.

WEKU

Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells

Parkinson’s disease or traumatic brain injury may be to blame, experts say

The Independent UK

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Congress returns to try to stave off a government shutdown while GOP weighs impeachment inquiry

Congress is returning to Capitol Hill to try to avert a government shutdown, while House Republicans also consider whether to press forward on an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

The Independent UK

Who would replace Mitch McConnell if he stands down?

Should the Kentucky senator decide to step down as Senate minority leader, his most likely successor would be one of the ‘three Johns’

The Independent UK

First Thing: US pro-birth conference’s links to far-right eugenicists revealed

Natal conference, to be held in Austin in December, promoted on far-right podcast circuit and set to host self-described eugenicists. Plus, the age problem neither US political party wants to talk about

The Guardian - UK

Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells

Parkinson’s disease or traumatic brain injury may be to blame, experts say

The Independent UK

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Too old to govern? The age problem neither US party wants to talk about

The top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell, 81, has suffered high-profile lapses but Democrats are reluctant to question his age when Joe Biden, 80, is America’s oldest president

The Guardian - US

Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells

Parkinson’s disease or traumatic brain injury may be to blame, experts say

The Independent UK

Attention returns to Sen. John Cornyn’s future after GOP Leader Mitch McConnell’s latest health scare

The senior senator from Texas has the ambition to become the Senate’s top Republican, but he remains loyal to McConnell, who has downplayed concerns about his well-being.

The Texas Tribune

Biden defends ‘friend’ Mitch McConnell after second ‘freezing’ spell raises concerns for his health

President said McConnell seemed like his ‘old self’ when they spoke on phone

The Independent UK

As concern about Mitch McConnell's health grows, his legacy remains strong

Even if Mitch McConnell’s health prevents him from accomplishing his stated goal of serving as Senate Republican leader through 2024, he will still be the longest-serving Senate leader of any party, one who remade the federal judiciary from top to bottom.

The Conversation

Nikki Haley calls US Senate ‘most privileged nursing home in the country’

Former South Carolina governor says of Mitch McConnell, who has twice frozen in public, ‘you have to know when to leave’

The Guardian - US

Australia’s huge python makes me appreciate queues and bad weather

Plus, kisses both wanted and unwanted, and almonds sum up the cost of living in Manhattan

The Guardian - UK

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Age ain't nothing but a number but for aging lawmakers, it's raising questions

Elected officials are (almost) the oldest they have ever been in Washington which is causing discussions over what it means to be fit for office.

WEKU

A veteran Kentucky political observer doesn't anticipate an age restriction in Congress anytime soon

There’s no question the United States Congress is ripe with legislative experience. The question of how much experience is too much could be on the minds of some voters.

The Texas Tribune

“It’s troubling,” Ted Cruz says after Mitch McConnell’s second freeze

“Age is something that all of us experience, and it’s coming for all of us,” Cruz added. Fellow Texas Senate Republican John Cornyn said McConnell had told him that he was fine.

The Independent UK

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says

The attending physician to Congress says he's cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue with his planned schedule

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The Independent UK

Senate’s doctor gives McConnell clean bill of health after latest ‘freezing’ scare

‘Occasional lightheadedness is not uncommon in concussion recovery and can also be expected as a result of dehydration’

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox did right thing by not clearing stadium after shooting

The Sox administration acted responsibly. The problem is not with those in charge at Sox Park. The problem is with the ease of access to not only ordinary guns but automatic weapons that send bullets out like water from a garden hose.

The Independent UK

Republican senators considering extra leadership meeting after McConnell’s second freeze, report says

‘If a handful goes down that path, it will be a rerun of the last time,’ GOP senator says in reference to past failure to take down McConnell

The Independent UK

Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells

Parkinson’s disease or traumatic brain injury may be to blame, experts say

Evening Standard

From Mitch McConnell to Joe Biden: are US politicians older than in the UK?

Are US politicians so much older? Should there be an upper-age limit in the UK?

Roll Call

McConnell cleared to continue work by Senate physician - Roll Call

The Senate’s physician said Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is cleared to continue working after he froze answering questions on Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell cleared for work by congressional doctor after freezing

Physician says 81-year-old Senate Republican leader is ‘medically clear’ to continue with schedule after second freezing episode

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