Mitch McConnell’s Health Sparks Senate Speculation Around Thomas Massie
Uncertainty over Mitch McConnell’s medical condition fuels talk of Thomas Massie potentially replacing him in the Senate before a critical August 3 deadline.
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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.
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Senate colleagues and acquaintances report consistent interactions with McConnell during his hospital recovery following a cardiac arrest.
Daily Caller | Jul 7, 2026, 8:49 PM
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Top Senate Republicans say they have spoken with Senator Mitch McConnell by phone amid his ongoing hospitalization and report he is engaged and eager to return to the Senate.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 8:34 PM
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While Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized, his wife Elaine Chao continues a planned trip in China, with officials denying the need for her immediate return despite swirling rumors about McConnell’s condition.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 7:09 PM
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During a NATO summit meeting in Ankara, US President Donald Trump signals a shift in US policy towards Turkiye, despite concerns from Israel.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 4:48 PM
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With four months until the 2026 midterm elections, both Republicans and Democrats express confidence as a dozen competitive Senate seats could shift control of the chamber.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
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Georgia’s top child welfare official criticizes Sen. Jon Ossoff for using foster care issues for campaign gain amid re-election bid, sparking a dispute over responsibility and accomplishments.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 10:54 AM
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Democratic leaders urge nominee Graham Platner to withdraw following accusations of sexual assault, threatening the party’s efforts to gain Senate control.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 7:10 AM
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Maine’s Democratic party leadership and prominent figures call on Senate candidate Graham Platner to step down following sexual assault accusations.
Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 2:49 AM
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Kentucky senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized with no detailed updates on his condition as the Senate prepares to return.
Guardian US | Jul 7, 2026, 1:42 AM
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Rising voter dissatisfaction with incumbents and President Trump’s low approval ratings pose challenges for Republican control of Congress ahead of upcoming elections.
The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 10:59 AM
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Facing dwindling support, Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow has ended her bid for the U.S. Senate nomination, leaving two left-leaning candidates to compete in the primary.
Daily Caller | Jul 6, 2026, 7:08 AM
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McMorrow’s exit narrows the Democratic primary to a contest between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Haley Stevens for the seat vacated by Gary Peters.
Guardian US | Jul 6, 2026, 1:26 AM
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President Donald Trump announced disaster relief approvals exceeding $846 million for Republican-leaning states, linking the aid announcements with endorsements for GOP candidates ahead of upcoming elections.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 3, 2026, 11:20 AM
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Democratic Senator Ed Markey claims Republicans unlawfully secured two Supreme Court seats in 2016 and 2020 and urges expanding the court from nine to 13 justices.
Fox News Latest | Jul 2, 2026, 10:33 PM
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Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to Senator Mitch McConnell’s residence for a reported cardiac arrest on the morning he was hospitalized last month.
CBS Politics | Jul 2, 2026, 8:59 AM
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Incumbent Senator John Hickenlooper secured the Democratic nomination in Colorado, defeating progressive challenger Julie Gonzales and preparing for the general election against Republican Mark Baisley.
The Hill | Jul 1, 2026, 3:45 AM
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President Donald Trump revealed plans for a historic Republican midterm convention in Dallas, aiming to energize the party ahead of the 2026 elections.
CBS Politics | Jul 1, 2026, 2:08 AM
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that longstanding limits on coordinated political party expenditures violate the First Amendment, potentially unleashing increased campaign spending ahead of the midterm elections.
Fox News Latest | Jun 30, 2026, 7:24 PM
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Mike Lee cites Lyndon B. Johnson’s tactics during the 1964 Civil Rights Act debate as a model for advancing the SAVE America Act amid current Senate challenges.
Daily Caller | Jun 30, 2026, 7:13 PM
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A judge overturns the disqualification of a challenger sharing the same name and party as the incumbent US Senator, allowing him on the August primary ballot.
South China Morning Post World | Jun 27, 2026, 7:36 PMShowing 265-285 of 285 articles.