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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1105, Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (born 1040) passed away. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1988, Colton Haynes, American actor, model and singer was born. In 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2013, Cory Monteith, Canadian actor and singer (born 1982) passed away. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Exclusive 2016 Mitch McConnell interview with USA TODAY shows senator's evolution on Trump, Iran

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In 2016, Sen. Mitch McConnell gave an exclusive interview with USA TODAY's Susan Page. The conversation covered his relationship with President Barack Obama, his evolution on then-candidate Donald Trump, his experience with polio as a child and other topics. In 2026, Sen. McConnell was hospitalized, his office said, without providing further details about what the senator is being treated for.

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UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Senate Republicans say they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell this week

Senate Republicans say they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell this week

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

CNN Blunders With Parody Account Quote Amid Rush Of Republican Updates On Mitch McConnell

Questions continue to grow regarding the health status of Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who has been hospitalized since June 14. While details from McConnell’s office regarding his condition have remained vague, a sudden wave of Senate Republicans and conservative media figures have publicly stated that they have spoken with the lawmaker by phone. The rush [] CNN Blunders With Parody Account Quote Amid Rush Of Republican Updates On Mitch McConnell

Townhall

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· Jul 3, 2026

What's Going on With Mitch McConnell?

What's Going on With Mitch McConnell?

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mitch McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as he remains hospitalized

The Senate's top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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· Jul 5, 2026

Chao’s In China, McConnell Might Not Even Be Conscious

This is one of those stories where the when and the why are the key issues. Mitch McConnell is not in the greatest of health, which makes sense since he’s 84 years old and the mid-eighties are an age bracket that a great many Americans do not exceed. In McConnell’s case, he recently had a

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump's remarks on Mitch McConnell's health spark buzz as MAGA seeks proof of life, ‘pathological liar’

McConnell's health status remains ambiguous as he continues hospitalization. Trump was recently questioned about the Senator's well-being.

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 10, 2026

Andy Beshear Asks Mitch McConnell for Public Health Update as Senate Work Nears

Kentucky Gov.

Knewz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Republicans insist they communicated with Mitch McConnell as Marjorie Taylor Greene describes the Kentucky senator as ‘nearly dead’

Several Republicans say they have spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell this week as questions continue to surround the 84-year-old lawmaker’s health following his June 14 hospitalization. The statements from Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso and CNN commentator Scott Jennings represent the most detailed public accounts of McConnell’s current condition since...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Mystery surrounds Mitch McConnell's health as absence slows Trump agenda

Mystery surrounds Mitch McConnell's health as absence slows Trump agenda

Drudge Report

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· Jul 13, 2026

Senate again confronts challenges of aging membership...

Senate again confronts challenges of aging membership... (First column, 4th story, link) Related stories:HE LIVES! McConnell says he was hospitalized last month 'after a fall'... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

The Economic Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is US senator Mitch McConnell still alive?

Is US senator Mitch McConnell still alive?

The West Australian

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· Jul 12, 2026

McConnell says he is unable to return to US Senate yet

After weeks of speculation about his whereabouts, 84-year-old US Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has issued a statement about his health.

The Daily Caller

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· Jul 7, 2026

We Asked Mitch McConnell’s Staff About His Health. This Is What They Told Us.

'Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support'

Fark

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· Jul 7, 2026

RIP* Mitch McConnell [Boobies]

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People.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Why Was Mitch McConnell Hospitalized Again? What We Know About the U.S. Senator’s Ongoing Health Struggles

Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized twice in 2026

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 10, 2026

MAGA Host Melts Down at Republicans Over ‘Twisted’ McConnell Mystery

NewsmaxNewsmax host Rob Finnerty erupted at Republicans over Mitch McConnell’s disappearance, accusing them of hiding the truth about the senator. “How twisted is it that for almost a month, no one in Washington has had any idea what happened to Mitch McConnell after he apparently went into cardiac arrest on June 14,” Finnerty said on the right-wing network Thursday evening. The handling of the 84-year-old senator’s medical emergency, which a 911 call described as a heart attack, has sparked intense backlash as McConnell’s team and GOP leadership have refused to disclose details on his condition—or provide proof of life. Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Hill

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· Jul 12, 2026

McConnell’s absence imperils Trump’s record defense budget

The ongoing absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) from Capitol Hill is throwing another wrench in President Trump’s uphill push for a massive 1.5 trillion defense spending package next year. McConnell, who has been in the hospital for more than three weeks, chairs the Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee, the panel that controls Pentagon spending. His...

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

'We know nothing' on Mitch McConnell's health condition, says fellow US senator

A fellow U.S. senator says one reason why few are commenting on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s condition is because they have very little information about his status. Democrats have pushed for more transparency about McConnell’s health in the weeks ...

SB Nation

· Jun 24, 2026

Brad Stevens discusses relationship with Jaylen Brown amid trade rumors

The Celtics general manager fielded questions about the hottest issue of the day on draft night: the future of Jaylen Brown.

Russia Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Prominent US senator vanishes from spotlight before midterms

Dispatch audio mentioning a “cardiac arrest” at Mitch McConnell’s home has intensified questions over his condition and political future Read Full Article at RT.com

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Scott Jennings says he spoke with McConnell in wake of hospitalization

Conservative commentator Scott Jennings on Tuesday stated that he had spoken to Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky, for roughly 20 minutes amid speculation on his health following his hospitalization. McConnell was hospitalized last week after being found unconscious in his home. Speculation has abounded as to his health, vital status, and future in the Senate. He []...Click to read more

The New American

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· Jul 7, 2026

CNN’s Jennings, GOP Senators: McConnell Alive and Discussing Policy

After journalists said Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was “brain dead,” a top GOP strategist said he spoke to him on the phone. ... The post CNN’s Jennings, GOP Senators: McConnell Alive and Discussing Policy appeared first on The New American.

The Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Daily Show has a dark analogy for Mitch McConnell

Republican lawmakers and allies said they spoke to Senator Mitch McConnell this week, after he was hospitalized last month

OpsLens

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘Increasingly concerned’: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demands Mitch McConnell publicly disclose health status

Source link Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky. Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requested Wednesday that Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell publicly disclose his health status. McConnell’s office disclosed no new information

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

Top Republicans Speak With Hospitalized McConnell To Shut Down Rumors

After days of mounting speculation about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health, Senate Republicans and longtime McConnell ally Scott Jennings say they have personally spoken with the Kentucky Republican, offering the first public indications that the former Senate leader is actively communicating from his hospital room. The updates come just days after widespread online rumors claimed McConnell ...

Eschaton

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· Jun 25, 2026

Sure Ted

I suppose if Republicans believe he's the candidate who best owns the libs he'd have some chance.Ted Cruz’s not-so-secret White House dreams have gotten JD Vance’s attention and annoyed Trump allies

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

What to Know About Mitch McConnell's Recent Health Scares 

Senator Mitch McConnell‘s mounting health concerns have thrust the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican back into the political and cultural spotlight, spurring a series of conspiracy theories and demand for transparency from his office. McConnell was reportedly found unconscious at his Washington, D.C., home on June 14, 2026, according to multiple outlets who reported on the incident []

NPR News

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· Jul 10, 2026

One U.S. visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it.

Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to talk about one facet of immigration reform: how to expand the popular H-2A visa program for farm laborers. They face obstacles.

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 10, 2026

What we know about Mitch McConnell's health and hospitalization

There are questions surrounding the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell after the Kentucky Republican's hospitalization on June 14. Lisa Desjardins reports on what we know.

NBC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kentucky governor urges Mitch McConnell to be ‘transparent’ and give an update on his health

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Mitch McConnell for an update on his health and whether he believes he can continue to serve in the role.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 2, 2026

House Speaker Johnson on housing, relationship with Trump and Iran war | The Excerpt

House Speaker Mike Johnson sat for an exclusive interview with USA TODAY ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ma6x52v9 Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

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