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Mitch McConnell would like you to know all that happened to him was he fell and all the tears are negative and he's fine and that's why he has been hospitalized FOR WEEKS [News]

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Mitch McConnell would like you to know all that happened to him was he fell and all the tears are negative and he's fine and that's why he has been hospitalized FOR WEEKS [News]

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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

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

McConnell says a fall led to hospitalization and he won’t return to Senate floor ‘quite yet’

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) broke weeks of silence about his health on Sunday, saying he was hospitalized last month after he “took a fall” and he doesn’t expect “to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet.” In a statement addressed to his constituents, McConnell revealed it was a fall that landed him in []

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 ...

JFeed

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· Jul 10, 2026

Where Is Mitch McConnell? Silence Around His Health Fuels Growing Alarm

Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with no details on his condition, prompting demands for answers from his own party.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 10, 2026

Newsmax 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.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 12, 2026

HE LIVES! McConnell says he was hospitalized last month 'after a fall'...

HE LIVES! McConnell says he was hospitalized last month 'after a fall'... (First column, 3rd story, link)

AllSides

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· Jul 7, 2026

McConnell's health emergency sparks questions on whether he will return to Senate

Emergency dispatch audio indicating that someone at Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) home in Washington, D.C., suffered cardiac arrest earlier this month has raised questions about when the former GOP leader will return to the Senate or whether he will return at all. McConnell's office has provided few details about his health status but reported a few days ago that he appreciates the outpouring of support he's receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital.

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 6, 2026

What We Know About Senator Mitch McConnell’s Condition

Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the former majority leader, was hospitalized on June 14. Since then, his office has provided few updates about his condition. The scant official statements have led to speculation around Washington and efforts to piece together information on what happened. Here’s what we know about the situation. What has []

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

Daily Express US

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mitch McConnell pictured in hospital as he issues medical statement after 1-month absence

Senator Mitch McConnell has broken his silence after a month-long absence, confirming he was hospitalized on June 14 following a fall.

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

McConnell spoke to GOP leaders amid uncertainty about his Senate return

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been hospitalized since June 14, spoke to Senate Republican leaders on Monday and Tuesday amid growing speculation about whether he will return to the Senate before the end of the year. McConnell had a “lengthy and substantive conversation” with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday, undercutting the...

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

What to know about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health amid his hospitalization

Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized after three weeks. USA TODAY's Melina Khan reports what we know and don't know. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4xs888uz 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/

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 7, 2026

Prolonged hospitalisation of US Republican Mitch McConnell raises questions

The senator has been hospitalised since June 14 with few details released, raising questions over his return to work.

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.

CNN

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· Jul 13, 2026

McConnell update raises 'a lot of questions': ER Doctor on what's missing

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Sunday announced, after weeks of speculation, that he had a fall last month that landed him in the hospital. McConnell also provided a photo showing him smiling next to his wife, Elaine Chao. He appears to have a copy of Sunday’s Washington Post sports section on his lap. 0:00 McConnell reveals hospital stay reason 0:54 Dr. Jeremy Faust on the mismatch between case and care 2:34 Details on McConnell's hospitalization 3:50 The panel discusses age limits for members of congress Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #MitchMcConnell #CapitolHIll #News

The New Civil Rights Movement

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· Jun 30, 2026

Mitch McConnell Was Hospitalized Two Weeks Ago — We Still Don’t Know Why

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the former Senate Majority Leader, was hospitalized more than two weeks ago for reasons not made public. His office has not explained why or when he is expected to return to the Senate. The 84-year-old seven-term lawmaker was hospitalized on June 14. Local CBS affiliate WLKY reported that there are [] The post Mitch McConnell Was Hospitalized Two Weeks Ago — We Still Don’t Know Why appeared first on The New Civil Rights Movement.

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jun 30, 2026

Mitch McConnell Health Update Leaves Questions After Undisclosed Hospitalization

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Al Bawaba

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· Jul 7, 2026

US Senator Mitch McConnell is ‘brain dead’ according to reporters

ALBAWABA - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with his office refusing to disclose the reason; now reporters are coming in that the Senator is “brain dead” and is on life support...

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

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mitch McConnell gets crucial message amid health concerns and hospitalisation: ‘I told him we want…’

Mitch McConnell health update: CNN's Scott Jennings confirms Senator is hospitalized but recovering.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

McConnell Breaks Weeks of Silence, Says He Fell and Developed Pneumonia

Mitch McConnell broke twenty-eight days of public silence on Sunday, saying his absence from the Senate was caused by a fall at his Washington home that led to a hospitalization and subsequent pneumonia. The 84-year-old minority leader gave no timeline for his return.

NPR News

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· Jul 13, 2026

McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence

Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's 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

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

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

Rumors Swirl As Mitch McConnell Hospitalization Enters Fourth Week

Senator Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) extended hospitalization has fueled mounting questions about both his health and what would happen if Kentucky’s longest-serving senator were unable to complete his final term. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican has remained hospitalized since June 14, when emergency responders were dispatched to his Washington residence following what widely reported emergency radio traffic ...

NewsOne

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· Jul 7, 2026

Sen. Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After 911 ‘Cardiac Arrest’ Call At His Home

Mitch McConnell, 84, has spent three weeks in the hospital, and his office will not say why he's there, how serious his condition is, or when he will be returning to work.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

McConnell breaks silence on his health, says a fall led to hospitalisation

US Senator Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalisation, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health. McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he has undergone a battery of tests as doctors try to determine what led to his fall. He explained the long silence about his condition by saying that “folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with...

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