"McConnell Faces Heckling and Health Questions in Kentucky Speech"

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was heckled with calls to "retire" during his speech at the annual "Fancy Farm Picnic" in Kentucky. The crowd booed and chanted as McConnell, who has faced criticism from his party's right wing, spoke about being back at the event. McConnell did not acknowledge the jeers and criticized Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear for Covid-19 restrictions. Concerns over McConnell's health have intensified after a recent incident where he appeared to freeze during a news conference. McConnell has vowed to serve his full term as Republican leader, which ends in early January 2025.