Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1934, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut was born. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1964, Charlie Hides, American drag queen and comedian was born. In 1969, Ken Jeong, American actor, comedian, and physician 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 1985, Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon. In 1997, Josh Hines-Allen, American football player was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Jimmy Kimmel Pokes Fun at Senator Mitch McConnell's New Hospital Photo

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Jimmy Kimmel Pokes Fun at Senator Mitch McConnell's New Hospital Photo

Just hours after Senator Mitch McConnell released a photo of himself smiling in a hospital bed, Jimmy Kimmel shared his own satirical proof of life. “For those who’ve been asking, I’m feeling great,” Kimmel captioned an edited version of McConnell’s original snap, showing the late-night TV host’s head replacing that of the 84-year-old politician. McConnell’s []

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The Daily Beast

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· Jul 13, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Interrupts Summer Vacation to Troll Mitch McConnell

Randy Holmes/Disney via Getty ImagesLate-night host Jimmy Kimmel interrupted his summer break to troll Senator Mitch McConnell after weeks of speculation surrounding the senator’s ill health.The 84-year-old Kentucky senator shared a photo on Sunday in an effort to combat the growing speculation about his condition following reports that he was taken to hospital last month after a medical episode at his Washington, D.C. home.He is joined by his wife, Trump’s former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, in the photo, and can be seen holding a copy of Sunday’s edition of the Washington Post.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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

Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life

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· Jul 4, 2026

Caturday Funny Photos

Happy Caturday! It's time for some silly photos to give you a laugh or two.

Politizoom

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mitch McConnell Has Never Been Funnier!

While Mitch McConnell himself has never been funny, from time to time there have been some quite amusing memes. But, in the wake of the wall of GOP silence surrounding his present health status, the current crop of memes and comments has drawn overflowing buckets from the humour well. Though it’s tempting to post a

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mitch McConnell health: Laura Loomer mocks Senator, his wife over ‘phone call’ after brain dead claim, ‘I told him he…’

As rumors swirl about Senator McConnell's health following his hospitalization, MAGA influencers, particularly Laura Loomer, have targeted Senate Republicans.

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

Breaking: Sen. Mitch McConnell Releases Photo, Statement After Hospitalization

Breaking: Sen. Mitch McConnell Releases Photo, Statement After Hospitalization

Us Weekly

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· Jun 21, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Reveals Rosie O'Donnell as Guest Host as ‘Treat’ for Trump

Jimmy Kimmel is enlisting Rosie O’Donnell to guest host his ABC talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! as a “special treat” for President Donald Trump. “I will be taking the next two months off — this time voluntarily,” Kimmel, 58, joked during his monologue on Thursday, June 18. The comedian was referencing his September 2025 suspension []

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...

DNyuz

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘Where Is Mitch McConnell?’: Newsmax Hosts Call ‘Bulls–t’ on Republican Response

Newsmax hosts Carl Higbie and Rob Finnerty are targeting Republicans for their “bulls–t” and “strange” responses to inquiries about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) health status, nearly four weeks after the 84-year-old politician was hospitalized following an undisclosed medical incident. McConnell was hospitalized after being discovered unconscious in his D.C. home on June 14, per The []

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.

Irish Star

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· Jul 6, 2026

Public fear 'something's wrong' with Trump after latest concerning picture

An alarming picture of President Trump has sparked further discussions about his health on social media, as users say he should be in the hospital

Mashable

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· Jun 23, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel has the perfect joke to sum up Trumps Iran deal

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald Trump's deal with Iran.

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'

TechCrunch

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· Jul 8, 2026

Google’s deepfake detector system used to debunk McConnell hoax pic

Earlier this week, a picture that seemed to show Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell covered in tubes in a hospital bed in a state of extreme distress. It turned out to be an AI-generated fake.

Twitchy

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· Jul 9, 2026

Spoof of Life: CNN Mistakes Online Parody Account for Real GOP Politician in Mitch McConnell Health Story

Spoof of Life: CNN Mistakes Online Parody Account for Real GOP Politician in Mitch McConnell Health Story

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

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

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.

Kaiser Health

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· Jul 2, 2026

HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation

Join the conversation as the HealthQ team explores the messiness, humor, and satisfaction that comes with caregiving when you’re sandwiched between aging parents and growing kids.

Tucker Carlson

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· Jun 30, 2026

Tucker Can’t Stop Laughing at this Ted Cruz Story

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

We The Media

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] This Sunday, you make the funnies 😆🚨 Caption This Sign!

This Sunday, you make the funnies Caption This Sign! Download the image then fill in the blank with the funniest thing you can think of...text, a meme, or an image.Keep it PG and relatively clean so everyone can enjoy it. Let's see who comes up with the best one

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.

Off The Press

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· Jul 4, 2026

Ex-GOP leader McConnell hospitalized 19 days after cardiac event

Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has spent nearly three weeks in the hospital after suffering a medical emergency at his Washington, DC home. Questions are emerging after newly released emergency dispatch audio revealed first responders were called to McConnell’s home for an unconscious person on the day he was hospitalized. The New York Post []...Click to read more

ArcaMax

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mitch McConnell has had freezes, falls and health scares. Here's a timeline

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s recent hospitalization is the latest in a string of recent significant health incidents for the 84-year-old lawmaker. McConnell was hospitalized June 14, but his staff did not give details about his health at the ...

Daily Mail

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· Jul 11, 2026

Victoria Beckham posts cute birthday snap of daughter Harper with estranged son Brooklyn - he's going to be 'furious': KATIE HIND

Victoria Beckham posts cute birthday snap of daughter Harper with estranged son Brooklyn - he's going to be 'furious': KATIE HIND

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 13, 2026

Mitch McConnell Reveals What Led to His Hospitalization

Sen. Mitch McConnell is revealing new details about the health scare that has kept him away from the Senate for nearly a month, saying a fall related to his longtime battle with polio led to his hospitalization

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

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

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 23, 2026

Are big families the solution to declining fertility?

“Big families are like waterbed stores,” comedian and father of five Jim Gaffigan jokes. “They used to be everywhere, and now they’re just weird.” But he might have to update his shtick: Big families are having something of a moment. A small but growing share of U.S. births are occurring in Gaffigan-sized families, and some []

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's sickness could affect US Senate after midterms

With Graham dead, McConnell still in the hospital, and midterms approaching, it looks like the Republicans' supermajority in Congress could shift.

Salon

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· 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

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