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GOP congressman reveals mystery illness that sidelined him from Congress for nearly four months
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed the medical condition that kept him away from the House for nearly four months in an emotional speech on the floor.
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Salon
· Jul 8, 2026
“Increasingly concerned”: Gov. Beshear demands to know what’s up with Mitch McConnell
Rumors have swirled as the senior Republican senator remains hospitalized
Irish Star
· Jun 27, 2026
Trump continues to cake bruised hands with makeup as fears over 'terminal illness' grow
Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu raised questions about President Trump's health after Trump abruptly canceled the signing ceremony for the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, suggesting a possible terminal illness
Raw Story
· Jul 2, 2026
GOP rep tells leaders he plans to skip votes after terminal diagnosis
A septuagenarian lawmaker says he's too sick too vote in Congress unless fellow Republicans really need him, according to a new report.Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) says he is not physically well enough to make it to the Capitol, a source inside his office told Punchbowl News. The 73-year-old lawmaker was diagnosed with a terminal illness and has not voted since June 11. Insiders told Punchbowl News he is in daily contact with GOP leadership.Dunn has announced he won't seek reelection and intends to serve out the remainder of his current term.During a press conference in March, President Donald Trump made offhand remarks about Dunn, casually stating the lawmaker had received a terminal diagnosis and would be dead by June.According to Punchbowl, Dunn hasn’t voted since June 11.
People.com
· 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 Independent
· Jul 3, 2026
Rosie O’Donnell fires back after being featured in Trump’s bizarre doctor AI video
The former talk show host, who has feuded with the president for almost two decades, reacted to a deepfake spoof by saying: ‘He’s quite ill – and getting worse daily’
Hindustan Times
· 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.
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Related coverage for "GOP congressman reveals mystery illness that sidelined him from Congress for nearly four months": Salon — “Increasingly concerned”: Gov. Beshear demands to know what’s up with Mitch McConnell. Irish Star — Trump continues to cake bruised hands with makeup as fears over 'terminal illness' grow. Raw Story — GOP rep tells leaders he plans to skip votes after terminal diagnosis. People.com — Why Was Mitch McConnell Hospitalized Again? What We Know About the U.S. Senator’s Ongoing Health Struggles. The Independent — Rosie O’Donnell fires back after being featured in Trump’s bizarre doctor AI video. Hindustan Times — Trump's remarks on Mitch McConnell's health spark buzz as MAGA seeks proof of life, ‘pathological liar’