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MTG backs Thomas Massie for Mitch McConnell’s seat
Former Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would “love to see” outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) run for Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) seat after the 84-year-old lawmaker recently suffered a medical emergency, which she claims the Republican Party has not addressed adequately. “Thomas Massie would make a great senator,” Greene told TMZ in []
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The Daily Beast
· Jun 23, 2026
Top Republican, 84, Ignores Health Crisis in New Statement
Kevin Lamarque / REUTERSThe reason behind former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s latest hospitalization is still a mystery as the 84-year-old Kentucky senator has remained MIA for over a week.McConnell will not return to Capitol Hill this week following his hospitalization on the morning of June 14, his office said Monday. The details surrounding McConnell’s health crisis have yet to be revealed.“Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery. However, he will not be voting this week,” said McConnell spokesperson David Popp, according to Politico.Read more at The Daily Beast.
The Hill
· 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...
Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Mitch McConnell to miss votes this week as health issues continue
Sen. Mitch McConnell will not return to the Senate this week, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican said Monday. “Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery. However, he will not be voting this week,” said the spokesperson, David Popp. McConnell’s ongoing absence means []...Click to read more
Associated Press
· 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
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· Jun 27, 2026
Rick Scott Mocked by GOP Rep for “Talking Tough” — “He Caved Like They Always Do”
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) is calling out MAGA-aligned U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) for what Massie characterized as reversing his position on balancing the federal budget. The Kentucky congressman is amplifying a video of Scott telling Charlie Kirk (in May 2025) that he was going to vote against President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” []
The Daily Wire
· 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 ...
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Related coverage for "MTG backs Thomas Massie for Mitch McConnell’s seat": The Daily Beast — Top Republican, 84, Ignores Health Crisis in New Statement. The Hill — McConnell spoke to GOP leaders amid uncertainty about his Senate return. Off The Press — Mitch McConnell to miss votes this week as health issues continue. Associated Press — Mitch McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as he remains hospitalized. 2Paragraphs — Rick Scott Mocked by GOP Rep for “Talking Tough” — “He Caved Like They Always Do”. The Daily Wire — Top Republicans Speak With Hospitalized McConnell To Shut Down Rumors