The Latest Breaking News from Mitch McConnell

Republicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death

Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and senator’s sudden death

The Guardian - US · Jul 13

This week: Graham’s death, McConnell’s recovery add to drama

Independence Day recess ended Sunday with two explosive developments within the Senate GOP: the death of Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who died Saturday night, and a much-awaited health update from former Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. The latter issued a statement Sunday evening confirming that, contrary to rumors…

Roll Call · Jul 13

Mitch McConnell Photo Sparks Suspicion: No Tubes, No Wires, Just Jeans and a Newspaper

Senator Mitch McConnell's hospital photo has sparked online scepticism due to its casual presentation, raising questions about transparency during his recovery from a fall and mild pneumonia

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

Mitch McConnell gives major update on his health after hospitalization and long Senate absence

Senator Mitch McConnell said he could not immediately return to the Senate floor but hoped to be back to work ‘as soon as possible’

The Independent UK · Jul 12

McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition

Sen. Mitch McConnell is revealing for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health

The Independent UK · Jul 12

Trump says he knows who should replace Lindsey Graham

Graham stayed in the Senate for almost 24 years, meaning the race to replace him risks becoming a chaotic primary

The Independent UK · Jul 12

Romney revives debate over age and power

Romney, Trump, McConnell and Graham reignited questions this week about experience, fitness and succession in D.C.

Salon · Jul 12

After weeks of questions, McConnell provides information on health

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday ended weeks of speculation about his health with a statement saying he’s on the mend. The Kentucky Republican, who was hospitalized June 14, issued a letter to fellow Kentuckians telling them he has been recovering from a fall, followed by what he…

Roll Call · Jul 12

Lindsey Graham, war-hawk who went from 'never Trump' to forever Trump, dies unexpectedly

Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly at age seventy-one. His unexpected passing stunned the Republican Party and altered election dynamics. Graham was a prominent foreign policy hawk and a supporter of military interventions. He also underwent a significant political transformation regarding Donald Trump. His death creates complications for Republicans and opens…

The Times of India · Jul 12

Where is Mitch McConnell Now? Gov Andy Beshear Demands Senator 'End the Crazy Speculation'

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear steps up demands for transparency on Mitch McConnell's health as the 84‑year‑old senator's absence and Elaine Chao's China trip fuel unanswered questions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 12