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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer 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 1978, Ryan Ludwick, American baseball player was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1988, DJ LeMahieu, American baseball player was born. In 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. In 2003, Wyatt Oleff, American actor was born. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2013, Cory Monteith, Canadian actor and singer (born 1982) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

House hearing live: Markwayne Mullin testifies on DHS budget before House Appropriations Committee

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June 25, 2026

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Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 10, 2026

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

Kentucky Gov.

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

McConnell, Kean absences revive debate about what information lawmakers owe voters

Lawmakers’ extended and sometimes unexplained absences from Washington are raising questions about how much transparency elected officials owe the public about their health. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has been in the hospital for more than three weeks, with aides providing few details about the reason even as 911 dispatch audio revealed paramedics had responded to...

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘The View’ Host Demands McConnell Get on FaceTime

Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty/The View/ABCWhoopi Goldberg doesn’t understand why someone won’t just FaceTime Mitch McConnell.The hosts of The View discussed the rampant speculation about the Kentucky senator’s health on Wednesday, during which Goldberg called out the lawmaker’s team for not making it “crystal clear” that he is well enough to continue to serve. “Rumors are swirling over the health of Senator Mitch McConnell, who has not been seen publicly or heard from since he was rushed to the hospital on June 14th,” she told viewers.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Associated Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

LIVE: Markwayne Mullin testifies before House committee on DHS oversight

Watch live as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar testify before the House Appropriations Committee on oversight of their department.

PolitiFact

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· Jul 8, 2026

Fact-checking Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens in MI Democratic Senate primary debate

Fact-checking campaign finance claims in MI Senate debate

Conservative Review

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· Jul 10, 2026

MIA Mitch McConnell Must Explain His Absence Or Retire

The rules are clear: senators must disclose to the Senate reasons for an extended absence. Has Mitch McConnell done that? Is he even alive?

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 12, 2026

BREAKING: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies At 71 After Sudden Illness

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) listens during a Senate hearing on the fiscal year 2018 budget in Washington, D.C., on June 13, 2017. | Ma...

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 ...

Talking Points Memo

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kentucky Gov. Requests McConnell Update the Public on His Health Amid Weeks Long Hospitalization

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) formally requested an update on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) health on Wednesday amid the senator’s...

MS NOW

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· Jun 30, 2026

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.30.26: Poll shows Talarico and Paxton tied in Texas

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.30.26: Poll shows Talarico and Paxton tied in Texas appeared first on MS NOW.

Reuters

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· Jun 25, 2026

LIVE: Markwayne Mullin testifies before the House committee

The U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin testifies before the House Appropriations Committee on the department's 2027 budget request. #MarkwayneMullin #dhs #homelandsecurity #trumpadministration #senate #housecommittee #budget #us #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

DNyuz

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· Jul 1, 2026

After GOP Members Rebel, House Stalls Trump Agenda and Heads For Early Holiday Recess

Speaker Mike Johnson (R, La.), flanked by Rep. Lisa McClain (R, Mich.), left, and Rep. Beth Van Duyne, (R, Texas), talks to reporters after a Republican Conference meeting at the Capitol in Washington, on June 30, 2026. —J. Scott Applewhite—AP Photo House Republican leaders sent lawmakers home for a nearly two-week holiday recess Tuesday after []

Twitchy

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· Jul 12, 2026

Report: House GOP Eyes Budget in Wake of Lindsey Graham's Passing

Report: House GOP Eyes Budget in Wake of Lindsey Graham's Passing

Us Weekly

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· Jul 7, 2026

Senator Mitch McConnell Releases Statement Amid Reports He's Brain Dead

Senator Mitch McConnell‘s team is sharing an update on the Kentucky politician nearly three weeks after he was hospitalized for a medical emergency and amid reports he’s brain dead. “Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital,” McConnell’s office said in a statement to Us Weekly []

San Antonio Current

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· Jul 8, 2026

Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products

The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a public hearing Tuesday to gather information that will shape future legislation on THC products sold in the state. Lawmakers made arguments against THC that harkened back to the days of the “Just Say No” campaigns of the ’80s regarding the risks of THC usage [] The post Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Axios

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· Jul 5, 2026

McMorrow suspends Michigan Senate bid in shock move

Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for U.S. Senate, narrowing a marquee Democratic primary to a two-way race a month before the vote.Why it matters: It is a major shakeup to what has already been a chaotic Democratic primary in a Trump-won swing state Democrats likely need to retake the Senate.McMorrow's withdrawal makes the primary a two-person race between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.The development marks a stunning reversal of fortunes for McMorrow, a Democratic rising star who had been polling competitively for much of the race.What they're saying: Today, I'm announcing that I'm suspending my campaign for United States Senate, McMorrow said in a video posted to social media on Sunday.McMorrow did not endorse Stevens or El-Sayed, but said whoever wins this primary on Aug. 4 will have my full support.Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 11, 2026

Scott Jennings predicts an update on Mitch McConnell’s health by Monday

Conservative commentator Scott Jennings on Friday said he expects an update on Sen. Mitch McConnell‘s (R-KY) health to come early next week when the Senate heads back into session. The Kentucky lawmaker’s medical emergency last month has resulted in a lengthy hospital stay with few updates, which has sparked wild speculation. Speaking with CNN’s Kasie []

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Senator Mitch McConnell releases note, new photo sharing health update

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Sunday released a public statement addressing his health status after an emergency landed him in the hospital since June 14. McConnell’s office had disclosed limited information up until this point. McConnell said in a statement that a fall led to his current hospitalization. Kentucky’s Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called on []...Click to read more

Malaysiakini

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· Jul 11, 2026

Harapan candidates sound alarm over alleged 'phantom voters'

JOHOR POLLS | Two voters claim they were told ballots already cast in their names.

AllSides

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russell Vought testifies on budget before House appropriations subcommittee

White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is testifying before a House appropriations subcommittee on Tuesday. The congressional hearing will focus on the Trump administration's federal spending and budget priorities...

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...

UPI

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell for health update

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell for health update

National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jul 7, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens

Michigan Democrat Senate candidates, Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, are set to debate tonight for the first time since Mallory McMorrow dropped out of their messy primary. Ahead of the debate, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released a new memo highlighting the alarming momentum behind socialist El-Sayed, click here to read it. “Abdulrahman El-Sayed is []

The Independent

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· Jun 29, 2026

Medicare will soon cover costs of weight-loss drugs. Here’s what you need to know

Popular Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly drugs are included

Raw Story

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· Jul 7, 2026

MAGA commentator spills new details on McConnell call as rumors swirl

CNN conservative pundit Scott Jennings revealed new information about Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and his apparent phone call with the Republican leader on Tuesday.Jennings said during a live CNN segment with anchor Kasie Hunt that McConnell, whom the analyst has known since he was 16, called him and they spoke for about 17 minutes. He described it as a wide-ranging conversation about Iran, and his voice sounded strong.I wasn't really expecting him to call this morning, Jennings said. So when I heard his voice today, and he was clearly keeping up with stuff.McConnell told him that he was talking to Republican leaders. The update followed growing speculation over his health after he was hospitalized for more than three weeks following reports of cardiac arrest.It made me pretty happy, Jennings said.All the rumors about him being dead, or brain dead, or his body being hidden somewhere — I've seen all kinds of crazy things on the internet that are obviously not true because he picked up the phone and called me, and that was a good thing, Jennings added.

Must Read Alaska

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· Jun 24, 2026

Opinion: Tired of the Familiar Rhetoric, Familiar Empty Answers of the PFD Debate

By Shelley Hughes, former State Senator and 2026 Candidate for Governor I have heard the same promises about the Permanent Fund Dividend for years. Every election cycle brings bold declarations, sweeping guarantees, and applause lines about “full PFDs” or “a final payment.” We are hearing it again this cycle, more of the same rhetoric, but [] The post Opinion: Tired of the Familiar Rhetoric, Familiar Empty Answers of the PFD Debate appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 2, 2026

As questions about McConnell's health grow, Charles Booker calls for answers

The Democrat vying to replace Mitch McConnell in the U.S. Senate says Kentuckians deserve to know “if our senator is alert, conscious, or capable of serving” more than two weeks after the 84-year-old was hospitalized for an unspecified reason....

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

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Pretty penny’ on the table for Keir Starmer to write a book after his resignation

On tonight’s episode of Paul Murray Live, Sky News host Paul Murray discusses Keir Starmer’s resignation, Labor’s budget spin and more. Mr Murray said there will be a “pretty penny” on the table for Keir Starmer to write a book. “Because he will have the inside word on the current president of the United States.”

Radio New Zealand

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· Jun 30, 2026

How private donors fund political campaigns

Explainer - Who pays the election campaign bills for political parties?

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mitch McConnell health update: Rep. Jack Kimble says he spoke to senator for about 45 mins, 'He's so sharp'

Rep. Jack Kimble has shared an update on Mitch McConnell, saying “he’s still recovering in the hospital.”

Irish Star

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· Jul 13, 2026

CNN's Kaitlan Collins shares Mitch McConnell health update after 'proof of life' demands

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins shared an update on Mitch McConnell's health on Sunday, days after Meghan McCain demanded 'some kind of proof of life' from his office

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