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Senator Mitch McConnell has not voted on legislation since June 11, prompting Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to call for transparency about the senator's health and absence.
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President Donald Trump, along with Senators Mike Lee, Rick Scott, and Ashley Moody, called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the Senate’s summer recess until the SAVE America Act is enacted.
Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 6:00 PM
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The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican confirms he will not return to the Senate immediately following hospitalization in mid-June.
BBC World | Jul 13, 2026, 3:19 AM
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The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican senator broke his silence following weeks of hospitalization caused by a fall.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 12:56 AM
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Senator Mitch McConnell attributes his recent hospitalization to a fall linked to post-polio syndrome and updates on his recovery progress.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 12:39 AM
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Senator McConnell attributes his recent hospitalization to a fall linked to post-polio syndrome and confirms ongoing recovery with no return date set.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 12:27 AM
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Senator McConnell attributes recent hospitalization to a fall linked to post-polio syndrome and outlines ongoing recovery.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 12:15 AM
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Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator known for his hawkish foreign policy and close ties to Donald Trump, died at 71, prompting tributes from global leaders and a scramble to fill his Senate seat.
Guardian US | Jul 12, 2026, 10:43 AM
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Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since mid-June with limited information released, fueling speculation about his condition.
Guardian US | Jul 11, 2026, 10:18 AM
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Uncertainty over Mitch McConnell’s medical condition fuels talk of Thomas Massie potentially replacing him in the Senate before a critical August 3 deadline.
Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 8:50 PM
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Senate unveils a bipartisan continuing resolution aimed at avoiding a government shutdown before the November midterms, setting up a clash with the House over funding details.
CBS Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 2:38 PM
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Following weeks of negotiations with Republican senators blocking his nomination, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded the controversial fund intended to compensate President Trump’s political allies.
Washington Times News | Aug 3, 2026, 10:33 AM
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After weeks of negotiations with Republican senators blocking his nomination, Todd Blanche issues a formal order terminating the controversial fund intended to compensate political allies of Donald Trump.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 5:28 AM
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Following weeks of negotiations, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially rescinded the controversial fund ahead of his Senate Judiciary Committee nomination vote.
NBC Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 4:10 AM
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Todd Blanche took a key step toward Senate confirmation by formally rescinding a controversial fund tied to President Trump's IRS settlement after bipartisan objections.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 4:09 AM
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Reason revisits key reflections on post-9/11 America, highlighting the limited impact of REAL ID enforcement and shifting attitudes toward U.S. global military dominance.
Reason | Aug 2, 2026, 5:14 PM![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 14, 2015, following an interview focused on his upcoming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as well as other foreign policy topics. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-08-02T17-14-25-311Z-senator-mark-kelly-discusses-iran-conflict-and-senate-control-on-face-the-nation-wikimedia-480.webp)
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On August 2, 2026, Democratic Senator Mark Kelly spoke on Face the Nation about the ongoing conflict with Iran, military threats from President Trump, and the potential for Democrats to regain Senate control.
CBS Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 5:14 PM
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Senator John Kennedy voices skepticism about the Senate confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, citing ongoing GOP opposition tied to a controversial DOJ fund linked to President Trump.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
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Arizona Democrat urges new strategy and expresses concerns over Pentagon's budget requests amid ongoing Iran conflict.
CBS Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 3:33 PM
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On August 2, 2026, President Donald Trump criticized his appointed U.S. attorney in D.C., Jeanine Pirro, for dropping charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalism, while also calling for a pause on military strikes against Iran.
NBC Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 1:06 PM
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As Michigan’s primary narrows to two candidates, voters weigh electability in a pivotal contest that could influence control of the US Senate.
Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 10:29 AM
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Scotland's Josh Kerr triumphs in the men's mile at the Commonwealth Games, marking a memorable victory on home soil just weeks after breaking the world mile record.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 7:36 AM
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Senators Joni Ernst and Roger Marshall express confidence in Mitch McConnell’s return to Congress despite increased scrutiny over his health.
The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 8:07 PM
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Progressive lumberjack and former state lawmaker Troy Jackson must consolidate support ahead of the November election against incumbent Susan Collins.
Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 10:54 AM