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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital for evaluation after experiencing flu-like symptoms, with a positive prognosis. He missed votes earlier in the week and has a history of mobility issues from polio and recent falls; he has said he will not seek reelection in 2026.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized for evaluation after flu-like symptoms; his spokesman said the prognosis is positive and he plans to return to Senate business. McConnell has said he will retire at the end of his term and not seek re-election in 2026, and his health history has intensified concerns about the age of U.S. lawmakers.
Elon Musk donated $10 million to a group backing Nate Morris in Kentucky's Republican Senate primary to succeed Mitch McConnell, signaling Musk's renewed influence in the midterm elections after a tumultuous year with Trump; Morris, who opposes McConnell, is challenging Barr and Daniel Cameron, with the May 19, 2026 primary date noted.
Senator Mitch McConnell, 83, fell in a Capitol hallway while on his way to Senate votes but appeared uninjured and continued with his duties. The incident occurs amid ongoing government shutdown votes, and McConnell, who has a history of health issues including polio and previous falls, is set to retire in 2027.
Amy McGrath has announced her second bid for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky, aiming to challenge Mitch McConnell in 2026, emphasizing her military background and opposition to current Republican policies, despite Kentucky's strong Republican voting history.
Senator Mitch McConnell warns that current global political tensions and economic policies, such as tariffs and international meetings of anti-Western nations, resemble the dangerous pre-World War II era, highlighting concerns over U.S. preparedness and unity.
Mitch McConnell warns that Trump's second term has ushered in a period of global danger comparable to the 1930s, criticizing tariffs and US preparedness for authoritarian threats, while reflecting on his own political legacy and the current geopolitical landscape.
Senate Republican Mitch McConnell is actively shaping key appropriations bills, focusing on defense, foreign aid, and domestic issues like hemp regulation, while also navigating political tensions over Ukraine funding and Russia sanctions, as he prepares for his final legislative sessions.
Senate Republican Mitch McConnell is actively involved in key appropriations and defense bills, focusing on strengthening U.S. global influence, supporting Ukraine, and increasing military production, while also engaging in bipartisan efforts on Russia sanctions and observing upcoming Michigan primary races.
Senate Republican Mitch McConnell is returning to the Appropriations Committee, where he is influencing key legislation including provisions on hemp regulation, defense spending, and Ukraine aid, as he prepares for his retirement and continues to shape U.S. foreign policy and domestic issues like Michigan's congressional race.
Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate Appropriations process, aiming to influence key spending bills, including provisions on industrial hemp and increased defense and Ukraine support, as part of his legacy before retirement.
Senator Rand Paul has reversed his previous opposition and now supports Chad Meredith's nomination as a federal judge in Kentucky, after a feud with Mitch McConnell over the nomination process.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a polio survivor, criticized efforts to undermine public confidence in the polio vaccine, emphasizing its life-saving impact and warning that anyone seeking Senate confirmation should avoid associating with such efforts.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell sprained his wrist during a fall but is reportedly fine.
GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, tripped and fell in the Capitol, resulting in a sprained wrist and a minor facial cut. Despite the incident, McConnell has been cleared to resume his schedule. This fall is part of a series of recent health issues for McConnell, who has experienced multiple falls and brief freezing episodes in the past year. He will remain Senate GOP leader until the new Congress begins in January, when John Thune will succeed him.