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Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled – Capitol News IL
Allegations of sexual harassment were made against Benton, a two-term legislator who represents a southwest suburban Chicago swing district, and the matter was referred to the Legislative Inspector General’s office.
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Knewz
· Jul 10, 2026
Is Mitch McConnell still alive? False photo fuels rumors
The Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear (D), is publicly raising questions about Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and his “ability to hold office.” Hospitalized since June 14, McConnell has released no public statements, photos or videos, and the internet is full of rumors and speculation that the senior senator is, in fact, already dead. A viral...
The Daily Beast
· Jul 8, 2026
MS NOW Host Sounds Alarm on Strange McConnell Claim
REUTERSAn MS NOW host raised his eyebrows at the latest updates on Mitch McConnell.Joe Scarborough appeared baffled by Republican lawmakers’ statements that they spent 20 minutes on the phone with the 84-year-old Kentucky senator, who was hospitalized after he was found unconscious in his home on June 14. McConnell’s team has provided scant information on his health over the past three weeks, largely reverting to a statement on July 2 that read, “Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital. The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
ArcaMax
· Jul 1, 2026
Illinois Speaker Welch calls on state Rep. Harry Benton to resign after investigation of his conduct
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Wednesday called on a Democratic lawmaker from Plainfield accused of improper conduct to resign from the General Assembly after an internal investigation revealed what Welch said were “clear ...
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
DNyuz
· Jun 23, 2026
Ohio May Be the Sleeper Senate Race of the Midterms
Left: Democrat Sherrod Brown, a former U.S. senator, speaks at an event in Cleveland in May. Right: Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, speaks during an event in Washington in March. —Brown: Sue Ogrocki—AP; Huster: Jacquelyn Martin—AP Let’s call it a Red State Reset. A raft of klieg-light Senate candidates are driving coverage of Democrats looking to []
Loonie Politics
· Jul 6, 2026
Sen. McConnell is ‘continuing his recovery,’ but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay
WASHINGTON (AP) — Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said last week that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session. But his office has released no details about the former Republican leader’s condition during his weekslong hospitalization or whether he will be at the Capitol when [] The post Sen. McConnell is ‘continuing his recovery,’ but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay appeared first on Loonie Politics.
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Related coverage for "Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled – Capitol News IL": Knewz — Is Mitch McConnell still alive? False photo fuels rumors. The Daily Beast — MS NOW Host Sounds Alarm on Strange McConnell Claim. ArcaMax — Illinois Speaker Welch calls on state Rep. Harry Benton to resign after investigation of his conduct. Off The Press — Mitch McConnell to miss votes this week as health issues continue. DNyuz — Ohio May Be the Sleeper Senate Race of the Midterms. Loonie Politics — Sen. McConnell is ‘continuing his recovery,’ but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay