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Mitch McConnell shares health update after fall, now in rehab
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he’s recovering at a rehabilitation center after a fall last month and a mild case of pneumonia. He’s not yet cleared to return to the Senate floor to vote, but says he’s continuing to work with his staff during recovery.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization
McConnell said he cannot return to the Senate “quite yet”
Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength
The Republican senator has been absent from Congress during a weeks-long hospitalisation, spurring party concern.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he was “briefly unconscious” around the time he was first taken to the hospital and has undergone a battery of tests to try and determine what led to his fall.
McConnell breaks silence on his health, says a fall led to hospitalisation
After weeks of speculation about the Republican’s wellbeing McConnell, 84, said he developed pneumonia while hospitalised for the fall.
McConnell says fall led to hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence on health
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed 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. McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he was “briefly unconscious” around the time he was first taken to the hospital and has undergone a battery of…
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after brief illness; Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks publicly after weeks of mystery about his health
Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture, medical examiner says.
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 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 termed “a mild case of pneumonia.” […]
Mitch McConnell reveals fall led to hospitalization after weeks of silence
Senator says in statement he has undergone battery of tests after weeks of mounting speculation about his health
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization
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 speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization
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 speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.
McConnell says he was hospitalized due to a fall and contracted pneumonia
The update comes after weeks of silence about his condition and growing questions over the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican’s health.
McConnell says he was hospitalized due to a fall and contracted pneumonia
The update comes after weeks of silence about his condition and growing questions over the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican’s health.
McConnell provides health update after long unexplained absence; says he suffered fall
McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history.
Sen. Mitch McConnell breaks silence, says fall led to hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he was briefly unconscious after a fall and later developed pneumonia but is now recovering at a rehabilitation center.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
McConnell, 84, explained the long silence about his condition by saying that “folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older.”
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
McConnell, 84, explained the long silence about his condition by saying that “folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older.”
'Briefly unconscious': Sen. Mitch McConnell provides health update, photo from the hospital
After being hospitalized for nearly a month, Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell provides an update on his health.
US senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia
The Republican says in his first statement for weeks that he will not return to work just yet.
Sen. Mitch McConnell releases photo from hospital, breaking silence on health condition
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed 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.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, breaks silence on mystery ailment after hospital stay, questions about health
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.
Mitch McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in latest health update
Mitch McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in latest health update
'Still have unfinished business to complete': Sen. Mitch McConnell gives update on health
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell provided a long-awaited update about his health on Sunday after being hospitalized for over a month.
'Still have unfinished business to complete': Sen. Mitch McConnell gives update on health
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell provided a long-awaited update about his health on Sunday after being hospitalized for over a month.
McConnell shares health update, says hospitalization resulted from fall
US Sen. Mitch McConnell released a letter to constituents on Sunday, alongside a statement saying his hospitalization resulted from a fall.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed 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.
Senator Mitch McConnell sends health update from hospital
Sen. McConnell says he is continuing to recover and will stay away from the Senate floor for now, following doctor’s orders.
McConnell shares picture with update on health
Along with a health update, McConnell offered a brief apology for his weeks of silence.
McConnell says he was hospitalized last month after a fall
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Sunday announced, after weeks of speculation, why he had been hospitalized and away from Capital Hill.
Sen. Mitch McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization
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.
McConnell Says a Fall Led to His Hospitalization, Breaking Weeks of Silence About Health Condition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed 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 statement comes following his hospitalization on June 14.
Statement from Sen. Mitch McConnell regarding health, announces retirement
A long-awaited response from Sen. Mitch McConnell has been released about his recent health scare.
Sen. Mitch McConnell releases health update after hospitalization
A long-awaited response from Sen. Mitch McConnell has been released about his recent health scare.
Sen. Mitch McConnell releases health update after hospitalization
A long-awaited response from Sen. Mitch McConnell has been released about his recent health scare.
Senate again confronts the challenges of an aging membership
Lindsey Graham’s death and Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization are reviving hard questions, including what happens when members can no longer serve but don’t resign?
EA on Pat Kenny Show: The Week in US Politics - Trump and Iran; Election Manipulation; Mitch McConnell; Trump's Mental Decline
Reviewing the week in US politics, including Trump camp's floundering war on Iran, election manipulation, and Mitch McConnell's disappearance
How are Kentucky leaders remembering Lindsey Graham? What we know
In wake of Sen. Lindsey Graham's death July 11, here's what Mitch McConnell and others have said about the South Carolina senator, both then and now.
Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to past Trump health concerns
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demands Sen. Mitch McConnell reveal his undisclosed medical condition as the 84-year-old remains absent from the Senate.
Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to past Trump health concerns
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demands Sen. Mitch McConnell reveal his undisclosed medical condition as the 84-year-old remains absent from the Senate.
'Tell us what's going on,' Kentucky governor urges McConnell on health
McConnell’s office says the senator remains hospitalized and improving as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear again calls for more details on his condition.
Gov. Andy Beshear calls for transparency in Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health
Kentucky’s governor is once again calling for transparency from Mitch McConnell’s office regarding the senator’s health.
Kentucky governor wants update on his state's missing Sen. McConnell: 'Just tell us what's going on'
Kentucky's Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, renewed his call for Mitch McConnell, the senior Republican senator from his state, to release information about his health after he was hospitalized on June 14 and hasn't been seen publicly since. "Let's end...
McConnell’s Absence Prompts New Beshear Demand for Health Update
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, renewed his call for Mitch McConnell, the senior Republican senator from his state, to release information about his health after he was hospitalized on June 14 and hasn’t been seen publicly since.
MAGA Rep Cries ‘Cover-Up’ in McConnell Health Crisis
“This whole thing is a farce,” the Tennessee representative said.
Mitch McConnell and wife Elaine Chao's relationship timeline
Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized for nearly four weeks, prompting speculation about his health.
Editorial cartoons for July 12, 2026: Mitch McConnell’s health, Trump red card, Platner out
The week in visual commentary.
Opinion | ‘Platner Is Vile.’ McConnell Is Missing. Welcome to American Politics.
What America’s embarrassments have in common.
Mitch McConnell mystery deepens as health questions remain unanswered
Senator’s office has released only sparse details about hospital stay, leaving fevered speculation to fill vacuum
Vikings Get Surprising Quarterback Proposal Out of Nowhere
The Minnesota Vikings and head coach Kevin O’Connell will be entering training camp with a quarterback battle on their hands.As of right now, the overwhelming expectation is that Kyler Murray will end up being the Week 1 starter. However, Murray will face competition from both J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz.Murray and McCarthy are the clear […] The post Vikings Get Surprising Quarterback Proposal Out of Nowhere appeared first on HEAVY.
Krull Commentary: McConnell, Platner and the politics of entitlement
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com July 10, 2026 The medical mystery surrounding U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and the political meltdown of Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner together illustrate much of what is wrong with American politics today. Many, many ambitious people in this country see running
Trump Rocked By New McConnell Health Bombshell
The ailing senator’s mysterious health battle could soon cost the president.
McConnell, Platner and the politics of entitlement
The medical mystery surrounding U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and the political meltdown of Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner together illustrate much of what is wrong with American
The Senate reconvenes Monday. Will Kentucky’s Mitch McConnell be there?
As Mitch McConnell is in his nearly four weeks of hospitalization, it’s unknown whether he will return to the Senate Monday afternoon.
New Mitch McConnell Ambulance Video Adds to Health Mystery
The footage appears to show McConnell being loaded into an ambulance on a stretcher after EMS was called for a cardiac arrest.
Video Footage Shows McConnell Taken By Ambulance—As Pressure For Health Update Grows Ahead Of Senate’s Return Monday
The Senate returns from recess Monday, nearly a month after McConnell was hospitalized on June 14.
Bipartisan calls for answers on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health
Demands increase for a health update on Sen. Mitch McConnell
Bipartisan calls for answers on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health
Demands increase for a health update on Sen. Mitch McConnell
McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video
Emergency responders took Sen. Mitch McConnell to an ambulance on a stretcher after being called to his home last month for a report of an unconscious person, according to new video of the incident and an eyewitness account.
We deserve to know what's happening with Sen. McConnell
The sudden disappearance of 84-year-old Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and accompanying radio silence is concerning.
Beshear's office reports hundreds of calls, messages on McConnell's health
McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 .
McConnell Staffer’s Admission Deepens Health Mystery
A man was seen leaving the ailing senator’s Washington, D.C. home, raising further questions.
Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return
The U.S. Senate returns on Monday for a four-week work period expected to include votes on defense and other national security legislation, with one of the most influential voices on those issues – Republican Senator Mitch McConnell – still absent with undisclosed health problems.
Mitch McConnell's Health Absence a Mystery With US Senate Poised to Return
By David Morgan WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate returns on Monday for a four-week work period expected to include votes on defense and other national security legislation, with one of the most influential voices on those issues – Republican Senator Mitch McConnell – still absent ...
Bipartisan calls grow for answers about Mitch McConnell’s health
President Trump says he has "no idea" how Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is doing as questions mount about the status of his health. MS NOW Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell has more details on what we know right now. Author of "To The Contrary" on Substack Charlie Sykes joins Alicia Menendez to discuss.
Trump's voter ID bill catches unlikely break as McConnell remains sidelined
Mitch McConnell's weeks-long absence removes one key "no" vote on the SAVE America Act, but Senate Republicans still face a filibuster problem.
GOP lawmaker says he doesn’t know if Mitch McConnell is alive
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital since June 14, but the nature of his condition remains unknown.
What’s Going On With Mitch McConnell’s Health And What Are The Political Implications
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been absent from Congress for nearly a month as he remains hospitalized.
Trump’s escalating attacks on Iran pose risks at home
In today’s issue: ▪ Platner drops Senate candidacy ▪ Trump’s promises at NATO summit ▪ Kentucky governor requests McConnell update ▪ ObamaCare hikes give fuel to Democrats The latest rounds o…
How Mitch McConnell’s absence complicates the Senate’s business and war funding
The 84-year-old's hospital stay may make it harder for Republicans to break a stalemate over funding, including $87 billion for the Pentagon as the Iran war reignites.
Kentucky governor asks McConnell about health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state's most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence from the 84-year-old since he was hospitalized in Washington.
Disney's Debra OConnell on Emmy Noms, 'Dancing With the Stars,' FX/Hulu
New Disney Entertainment TV Chairman Debra OConnell discusses Emmy noms, recognition for 'Dancing With the Stars' and the new FX/Hulu setup.
G.O.P Shutdown Anxiety & McConnell’s AWOL Politics
Senate Republicans are anxious about a possible preelection government shutdown instigated by Democrats. Plus, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pushes Mitch McConnell’s team on health updates.
McConnell health condition: Politicians react
Questions remain surrounding U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health after several weeks of hospitalization, with his office offering limited details about the reason for his stay.
GOP leaders tried to quell McConnell health questions. It’s not working
As online speculation swirls over Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization and scant public updates from his staff, the Kentucky Republican’s top allies spoke up this week, insisting he remains alert. But those assurances have done little to quash demands for proof of life, including from the state’s governor. The episode has reignited a debate over lawmakers’ […]
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s constituents deserve transparency
Mitch McConnell's health, Nixon’s war on drugs, 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' and more, in readers' eyes.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Demands Health Update on Mitch McConnell
Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14. Speculation about his health has spread in recent days.
McConnell’s Wife Makes Health Mystery Even Weirder
Elaine Chao tried to dispel the rumors by saying the senator’s three-week hospitalization “did not warrant” her swift return from China.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell for a health update
The Democratic governor’s letter comes weeks after the 84-year-old lawmaker entered the hospital for reasons he hasn’t explained.
Former senator says she’s ‘stunned’ over lack of transparency around McConnell’s health
Former Sen. Barbara Boxer discusses Mitch McConnell’s health concerns and the growing frustration among voters over aging politicians.
Kentucky governor requests ‘transparent’ update on McConnell’s health amid speculation
Representatives for the 84-year-old senator haven't disclosed what sent him to the hospital June 14, nor when he might return.
Questions surround Mitch McConnell’s health, return to Senate
Emergency dispatch audio indicating that someone at Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) home in Washington, D.C., suffered “cardiac arrest” earlier this month has raised questions about when the former …
Kentucky Gov. asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give an update on his condition
The 84-year-old has been silent since he was hospitalized in Washington
Beshear asks McConnell to update Kentucky voters on his condition
Kentucky's governor has written an open letter to Mitch McConnell asking the Republican senator to disclose more about his condition.
Gov. Beshear urges McConnell to be ‘transparent’ and give an update on his health
The Democratic governor said “Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned” about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health as his office has declined to give details on his hospitalization.
Kentucky governor demands update on McConnell's health status
The governor says Kentuckians deserve clarity on the senator's condition.
Beshear requests McConnell health update
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) sent a letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)’s office on Wednesday, asking for a health update on the senator after he was admitted to the hospital on June 14. “Over…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
Kentucky Gov. Beshear presses McConnell to provide health update as speculation grows
McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to a hospital on June 14.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requests health update on Sen. Mitch McConnell
In a statement Wednesday morning, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requested an official update on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear asks Mitch McConnell to share health update
As Sen. Mitch McConnell remains in the hospital more than three weeks after he was admitted, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is requesting he share an update on his health.
Gov. Beshear requests health update on Sen. Mitch McConnell
Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter Wednesday, July 8, to the Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office requesting an update on the senator’s health.
McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health
Aides have declined to release any information about McConnell's condition, fueling speculation about his prognosis and whether he will be healthy enough to be at the Capitol next week.
Inside the McConnell health rumor mill
Majority Leader John Thune, Whip John Barrasso (and former aide Scott Jennings all described recent calls with McConnell.
What we know—and don't—about Mitch McConnell's health and hospitalization
Here's what we know so far, along with the questions that remain unanswered about Sen. Mitch McConnell's hospitalization.
GOP Leaders Speak With McConnell Amid Questions About Health
The office of the 84-year-old Kentucky senator has revealed few details about his hospitalization.