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What Mitch McConnell Did to America
The former Senate GOP leader’s legacy will make America harder to govern for years to come. Read More
Mitch McConnell health update: Questions swirl after hospital discharge; staffer silent on Senator - 'won't say why…'
Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from the Senate raised health concerns, prompting inquiries about a public video. Read More
Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination
Key Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is expected to announce whether he supports Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination, narrowing his confirmation path. Murkowski said Friday she’s concerned President Donald Trump’s administration could proceed with its proposed fund to compensate Jan. 6 rioters even though Blanche has written in an order “there is no Fund.” Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority, but Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is not attending Senate sessions, giving the GOP little room to lose senators and still confirm the president’s pick. Read More
Mitch McConnell ‘miracle’ may loom over Trump pick — here’s why
All eyes are also on one senator who said he had "no comment" when asked how he would vote. Read More
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general
With Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky not attending Senate sessions, Blanche can only afford to lose two Republican votes if all Democrats oppose him. And another key Republican, Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, has not said how he will vote Read More
'Gathering for private wake?’: Security outside Mitch McConnell’s DC home fuels online buzz after hospital release
A video showing Police officers and security staff outside Mitch McConnell’s Washington, DC home sparked questions on social media. Read More
Was Mitch McConnell seen? ‘Proof of life’ photo, video demands rise online after Kentucky Senator's hospital release
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was reportedly released from the hospital but many have been demanding ‘proof of life’ photos, videos online. Read More
Sen. Thom Tillis Reveals His Landlord Is Sen. Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnell's D.C. home has drawn plenty of eyeballs during his mysterious weeks-long absence ... and it turns out there really was a Senator living there the whole time -- just not Mitch. Read More
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from hospital after suggestions senator had died
On Thursday, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican said he has been discharged from the rehabilitation centre where he had been recovering after a fall and will continue to recover at home. Read More
What we know about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health
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"Suspicious": McConnell hospital discharge revives conspiracy theories
Mitch McConnell is heading home. The internet still wants to hear from him. Read More
Where is Mitch McConnell now? MAGA, Democrats skeptical of update: ‘Video or it didn’t happen’
The absent Kentucky senator has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility, according to his office. Read More
Former US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell says he has been released from rehab centre after long absence
The former Republican leader in the Senate has faced questions over his long absence, with critics calling for more detail on his condition or for him to step down. Read More
Sen. McConnell discharged from rehab facility
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility and will be going home. “On the advice of my doctors, […] Read More
US senator Mitch McConnell (84) leaves rehab centre to continue recovery from fall at home
Republican’s absence narrows path for Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to be made head of justice department Read More
McConnell says he's leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says he’s been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home. Read More
What is Terry Carmack's salary? Mitch McConnell’s chief of staff blasted for evading question on Senator's health
Mitch McConnell’s chief of staff Terry Carmack sidesteps queries about Kentucky Senator's absence amid health buzz. Read More
Fact Check: Sen. Mitch McConnell falsely linked to ‘flag-draped’ dead body in viral video
Viral posts wrongly linked a police funeral procession to Mitch McConnell. Let's find the truth behind the viral claim. Read More
Mitch McConnell misses Aug 3 deadline as Senate absence drags on
Mitch McConnell's Senate absence continues as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the Aug. 3 special election deadline has no legal impact on a potential vacancy. Read More
Minocqua Brewing plans half-price beer day when Mitch McConnell dies
Minocqua Brewing Company announced a half-price beer day to mark Sen. Mitch McConnell's death, blaming the Kentucky Republican for half of America's problems. Read More