He says he experienced a fall and then contracted pneumonia. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky released a statement explaining the health circumstances surrounding his hospitalization since mid-June. Kentucky…
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Senator Remains Hospitalized After Medical Emergency
Media reports that emergency personnel responded to an unconscious person who had a cardiac arrest last month. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky remains in the hospital after a…
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The 84-year-old senator’s health issue was not reported. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was admitted to the hospital on Sunday. The 84-year-old senator, who has experienced a variety…
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He was admitted a week ago and discharged on Tuesday. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after a serious bout of influenza.…
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Federal Government Funding Bill Bans Some Hemp Products
The sale of all hemp products containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container will be prohibited in 2026. Congress included a provision to introduce a ban…
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Senate Resolution on Tariffs Fails
The vice president casts the tie-breaking vote to end consideration of the measure. The Senate resolution to restrict President Donald Trump’s tariffs powers ended in a tie vote.…
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Senate Passes Resolution to Block Tariffs Against Canada
Senators in the majority cross the aisle to spare their home states’ economies. Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, and Lisa…
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Senator McConnell Receives Medical Care After Fall near D.C. Office
82-year-old in stable condition, returns escorted in a wheelchair. A medical team escorted Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to his office in a wheelchair after the 82-year-old legislator…
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Congressional Leaders Selected in Both Chambers
Senator Thune will head the Senate and Representative Johnson renominated as House Speaker. Senator John Thune of South Dakota was elected Senate majority leader this week. He served…
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Senate Majority Leader Delays Vote on Judicial Nominee
The nominee does not have bipartisan support. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York withdrew a scheduled vote for a judicial nominee, Mustafa Kasubhai, to a seat…
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