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McConnell's absence prompts new Beshear demand for health update

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July 11, 2026

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WASHINGTON — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, renewed his call for Mitch McConnell, the senior Republican senator from his state, to release information about his health after he was hospitalized on June 14 and hasn’t been seen publicly...

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Drudge Report

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· Jul 12, 2026

McConnell's Absence Prompts New Beshear Demand for Health Update...

McConnell's Absence Prompts New Beshear Demand for Health Update... (First column, 3rd story, link)

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 []

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...

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 30, 2026

Mitch McConnell Health Update Leaves Questions After Undisclosed Hospitalization

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Off The Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kentucky Gov Beshear presses McConnell to provide health update amid speculation

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday asked the office of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s, R-Ky., to provide an update on the senator’s health, escalating public pressure for more information as the 84-year-old remains hospitalized more than three weeks after being admitted. “Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the health and well-being []...Click to read more

Townhall

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· Jul 8, 2026

Beshear Asks for More Information on McConnell's Health

Beshear Asks for More Information on McConnell's Health

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Related coverage for "McConnell's absence prompts new Beshear demand for health update": Drudge Report — McConnell's Absence Prompts New Beshear Demand for Health Update.... Washington Examiner — Scott Jennings predicts an update on Mitch McConnell’s health by Monday. Talking Points Memo — Kentucky Gov. Requests McConnell Update the Public on His Health Amid Weeks Long Hospitalization. Coffman Chronicle — Mitch McConnell Health Update Leaves Questions After Undisclosed Hospitalization. Off The Press — Kentucky Gov Beshear presses McConnell to provide health update amid speculation. Townhall — Beshear Asks for More Information on McConnell's Health