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'SNL' Mitch McConnell Sketch Tests the Line of When Age and Health Jokes Go Too Far: Expert
Mikey Day portrayed Mitch McConnell in a sketch centered on his public health concerns.
Mitch McConnell 'SNL' Sketch May Amplify Health Questions, But It Won't Decide Midterms: Expert
Mikey Day portrayed Mitch McConnell in a politically charged ‘SNL' campaign sketch.
'SNL' skewers Trump, Mitch McConnell in midterms-themed cold open
"Saturday Night Live" is ready for the midterms.
WATCH: Mitch McConnell stays silent as reporters press him on health, wife
Sen. Mitch McConnell remained silent as reporters shouted questions about his health and wife Elaine Chao while security and aides surrounded the Kentucky Republican in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Sophia Leone/Fox News)
Committee advances farm bill with McConnell's vote
A Senate committee narrowly approved a massive agricultural bill Wednesday, with Sen. Mitch McConnell providing the decisive vote.
Mitch McConnell’s Senate Vote Under Scrutiny After Lengthy Health Absence
Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate this week after a three-month absence.
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate for second day following absence
McConnell says he has not fully recovered, following a hospitalization and three-month absence, but that he will do his best to be present for “tough votes” when Republicans need him
Political expert, Senate candidate weigh in on McConnell’s return
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s more than 90-day absence led to speculation across the country about his condition and whereabouts.
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after 3-month health-related absence
'I’m still not quite back to 100%,' says Republican senator | Anadolu
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after 3-month health absence
Frail-looking 84-year-old Kentucky Republican returns in a wheelchair following his June hospitalisation.
McConnell heads back to Capitol Hill after 3-month absence
A small crowd outside of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s home witnessed the senator head to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time after a three-month absence due to health issues.
McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after 3-month absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill for his first Senate vote in three months after a fall and pneumonia kept him away.
Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absence due to health issues
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate three months after being hospitalized.
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces return to Senate after hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been absent from the Senate since being hospitalized in June following a fall, is set to return to the Senate Monday night.
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces return to Senate after hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been absent from the Senate since being hospitalized in June following a fall, is set to return to the Senate Monday night.
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces return to Senate after hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been absent from the Senate since being hospitalized in June following a fall, is set to return to the Senate Monday night.
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces return to Senate after hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been absent from the Senate since being hospitalized in June following a fall, is set to return to the Senate Monday night.
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces return to Senate after hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been absent from the Senate since being hospitalized in June following a fall, is set to return to the Senate Monday night.
Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After Three Month Absence
Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former leader, had been absent for more than 13 weeks after a health incident, fueling questions about his ability to continue serving.
Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absence
The Kentucky Republican was hospitalized in June after a fall. “Time to get back to work to finish the job for this Congress,” he said to reporters Monday.
Sen. Mitch McConnell shares new health update
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has released a new update regarding his health.
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate return after long absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, will return to the Senate on Monday, Sept. 14 after months of speculation about his public whereabouts.
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after long absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, will return to the Senate on Monday, Sept. 14 after months of speculation about his public whereabouts.
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after three-month health absence
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is back in Washington after a fall, hospitalization, pneumonia and weeks of rehabilitation kept him away from the Senate.
Mitch McConnell says he's returning to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
McConnell say he'll vote in Senate for the first time since his hospitalization in June
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is returning to vote in the Senate | KNSS Radio
Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate after three-month absence due to health issues
Sen. Mitch McConnell is returning on Monday to Capitol Hill for the first time after a three-month absence due to health issues.
Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate after three-month absence due to health issues
Sen. Mitch McConnell is returning on Monday to Capitol Hill for the first time after a three-month absence due to health issues.
Mitch McConnell has been absent from Capitol Hill for three months. It’s still unclear when he’ll return
The Senate is set to return Monday after a five-week recess, and it is still unclear if GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell will end his three-month absence from the Capitol due to health issues.
Bruce Lunsford, a 'bulldog' in Kentucky business and politics, dies
Bruce Lunsford had a lengthy list of accomplishments and experiences, from helping bring UPS to Louisville to running against Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Pete Hegseth’s problems are getting harder to ignore
When GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary last year, he bypassed the big-ticket controversies over Hegseth’s personal life and instead focused on his lack of experience.
GOP lawmaker says he expects McConnell will return to Capitol Hill later this month after lengthy absence
House Oversight Chair James Comer of Kentucky said Thursday that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff have told him they are hoping the senator – who has had an extended absence from Washington due to health issues – will return when the Senate comes back into session on September 14.
Mitch McConnell’s Team Fuels Health Mystery With Cryptic Update
An update from Mitch McConnell’s staff has raised fresh questions about how he is faring in his reported recovery.
What’s ailing Sen. Mitch McConnell? Why it’s hard to know.
Legislators represent us. Do they also owe us health updates? Northeastern University experts weigh in on the growing debate.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s ‘heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell’
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has “heard absolutely nothing back from” Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following his weekslong hos…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell"
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following a formal request for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Farm Bill falls to advance in McConnell’s absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who has been away from the Senate since a fall in mid-June, has cast some votes "by proxy."
Mitch McConnell Is Homeward Bound
He says he’s been discharged from the rehab hospital, but it’s still unclear when he might return to Capitol Hill.
Mitch McConnell returns home weeks after hospital admission sparked health speculation
The 84-year-old Republican Senator, who was admitted to hospital in June, says he will continue to work from home for now.
Mitch McConnell leaves rehab center to continue recovery from fall at home
Republican senator, 84, was taken to hospital after fall in June and has been absent from Senate since
McConnell leaves rehab facility, continues recovery from home
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from rehab and will continue recovering at home while staying engaged in Senate business.
Sen. Mitch McConnell breaks silence following recent health scare
The senator shared a statement Thursday afternoon.
Mitch McConnell shares health update, says he's been discharged
Sen. Mitch McConnell gave an update on his health nearly two months after he was rushed to the hospital, saying he'd continue to recover at home.
Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab after fall in mid-June
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility and will continue recovering at home after a June fall in Kentucky.
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab, nearly 2 months after hospitalization
McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehab center and will continue recovery at home
Sen. Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that he has been discharged from the rehabilitation center where he had been recovering after a fall and will continue to recover at home.
Nate Morris questioned about attacks on McConnell in nomination hearing
At a hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Nate Morris faced questions about his attacks on Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., during Morris' campaign for U.S. Senate
McConnell's absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow
Andy Beshear says the Aug. 3 deadline has no legal impact on his options, but Mitch McConnell's absence leaves Republicans one vote short on key items.
‘Where’s Mitch?’ McConnell’s absence at Fancy Farm in spotlight
Sen. Mitch McConnell missed Kentucky's Fancy Farm picnic while recovering from a June fall, but his absence is now the event's biggest headline.
Sen. Mitch McConnell's absence sparks political showdown
As Sen. Mitch McConnell recovers from a fall and pneumonia, Kentucky officials are clashing over who will fill his seat if a vacancy occurs.
Kickstarted governor race tops Fancy Farm Kentucky politics highlights
Fancy Farm was missing familiar faces this year without Mitch McConnell and Andy Beshear. It wasn't missing big Kentucky politics moments, though.
Kentucky governor says McConnell should disclose health details or resign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) issued an ultimatum to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in a Monday letter: address Kentuckians about his ongoing absence from Congress or resign.
Mitch McConnell, Still Hospitalized, Misses Signature Kentucky Political Picnic
Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office.
GOP senators express confidence in McConnell’s return as health scrutiny grows
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Friday offered Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) a public vote of confidence, as questions swirl about the former GOP leader’s health and prolonged absence from Congres…
The Chicks crack joke about Mitch McConnell’s ongoing absence during New Jersey concert
The Chicks singer Natalie Maines cracked a joke about Mitch McConnell’s ongoing absence from the Senate during the band’s show in Atlantic City.
Why Mitch McConnell isn’t giving up his Senate seat
McConnell is just the latest senator to be absent for an extended period. But demands regarding his tenure have intensified.
Oldest Congress ever faces fresh scrutiny over their health
Pressure is building on Sen. Mitch McConnell after more than six weeks away from the Senate with little public information about his condition.
Oldest Congress ever faces fresh scrutiny over their health
Pressure is building on Sen. Mitch McConnell after more than six weeks away from the Senate with little public information about his condition.
What’s Going on With Mitch McConnell? Kentucky’s Governor Has Questions.
Gov. Andy Beshear called on Senator McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June, to prove his capacity to serve, or resign.
Beshear says McConnell should disclose health details or resign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) issued an ultimatum to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in a Monday letter: address Kentuckians about his ongoing absence from Congress or resign. The Republican senator…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s message to Sen. Mitch McConnell: Disclose more about health or resign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has a message for Sen. Mitch McConnell, his state’s senior senator: Explain his long absence from the Senate and give details about his health, Beshear is insisting, or resign.
Mitch McConnell's office releases a health update
Mitch McConnell's office releases a health update
Ailing Sen. Mitch McConnell skips major event but claims progress in rehab
McConnell has been the subject of intense rumors since the June 14 fall, with many claiming he is incapacitated or even dead. He says his health woes were compounded by a battle with a mild case of pneumonia, but insists he is on track for…
Mitch McConnell Shares New Health Update 6 Weeks After Hospitalization
McConnell was hospitalized on June 14, but his office initially didn’t share any details about the Republican Senator’s condition.
Mitch McConnell's office releases new photo of senator amid health questions
The 84-year-old lawmaker was first hospitalized on June 14 after a fall and subsequently treated for pneumonia.
Mitch McConnell ‘Not Yet Medically Cleared’ For Senate Return, New Statement Says
His physician said “his bout with childhood polio continues to be a significant factor in his mobility.”
McConnell update says he is not yet cleared to return
Mitch McConnell says he is continuing rehab and is not yet cleared to return, forcing him to miss Saturday’s Fancy Farm picnic.
Mitch McConnell provides health update, new photo as rehab continues
Sen. Mitch McConnell will miss the Fancy Farm political picnic, as he is \
Mitch McConnell shares new photo, health update; says he won't attend Fancy Farm
Mitch McConnell says he is continuing to recover from a fall that sent him to the hospital, announcing he won't be attending one of the biggest events in Kentucky's political world this weekend.
Mitch McConnell’s Staff Releases New Health Update Amid 6-Week Hospital Stay
The update came amid growing calls for 'transparency' as the Republican Senator from Kentucky, 84, remains hospitalized.
AOC calls for McConnell to resign if he can't give another update
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., told Spectrum News Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., should "absolutely" resign if he can't provide another update
McConnell’s Absence is Grinding Some Senate Business to a Halt
Farm bill and government funding negotiations are at a standstill without Sen. Mitch McConnell, with just 10 legislative weeks left this year.
Mitch McConnell’s Team Falls Silent as Security Detail Guards Hospital
The presence of police cars near McConnell’s D.C. hospital is fueling speculation about his health.
Dem Faces Revolt Over McConnell Health Standoff
Andy Beshear is taking the heat for not being more aggressive in getting tangible answers on Mitch McConnell’s health.
Why Mitch McConnell's health has the internet so confused
As conspiracy theories swirl about Sen. Mitch McConnell, experts say it's normal to wonder, but health speculation can be harmful in some cases too.
Josh Hawley criticizes Mitch McConnell over health-related absence
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, is criticizing former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell over his "obligation" to America.
WATCH: Josh Hawley issues blistering rebuke of McConnell over ‘obligation’ to country
Sen. Josh Hawley says Mitch McConnell's team has an obligation to constituents amid persistent questions about the senator's health condition.
Kentucky governor says he received 2 calls from agencies indicating McConnell had 'passed'
Andy Beshear says two agencies called him suggesting Mitch McConnell had died while the Kentucky senator was hospitalized after his June fall.
Are American politicians too old?
The debate about how old is too old to serve in public office has resurfaced this week after the shock death of the Republican senator Lindsey Graham and the surprise return of Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old senator who published a photo of himself in hospital after a long absence from the spotlight
'Somebody needs to do something': GOP senators split as Tuberville demands McConnell answers
Tommy Tuberville demands answers about Mitch McConnell's health and Senate return timeline as the August recess looms and key Trump votes approach.
'This is not normal': AOC unloads on McConnell's prolonged absence
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions whether Mitch McConnell's months-long Senate absence is legal, while GOP senators insist he'll return for key votes.
In an era of suspicion, political conspiracy theories flourish online
The internet’s reactionary machinery is churning at full force after Lindsey Graham’s sudden death and Mitch McConnell’s illness.
Beshear urges McConnell to 'provide additional reassurance'
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says he is working to get back to the Senate floor as soon as possible as he recovers from a fall.
CNN duped by fake Calif. politician during Mitch McConnell coverage
The fake politician said McConnell is "so sharp."
What Jimmy Kimmel said about Sen. Mitch McConnell's photo with health update
Jimmy Kimmel is mocking a photo of Mitch McConnell after the senator released a health update.
A timeline of Mitch McConnell's health issues, including 2023 fall
Sen. Mitch McConnell broke his silence on his health in a July 12 statement, revealing that he was hospitalized after a fall.
Sen. Mitch McConnell discusses health, rehab after hospital stay
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell says a fall and pneumonia led to his recent hospital stay and that he is now in rehab to \
How is Mitch McConnell’s health? When is his term up? See the latest
When will Sen. Mitch McConnell's term end? GOP powerhouse says he is recovering from a fall and pneumonia while continuing to work on Senate business.
Sen. Mitch McConnell discusses health, rehab after hospital stay
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell says a fall and pneumonia led to his recent hospital stay and that he is now in rehab to \
Lindsey Graham’s death triggers scramble to replace him as Congress returns
Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and Graham’s sudden death
Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence With Statement and Photo Amid Questions About Health Status
The former GOP leader explained his absence from the Senate, saying he intends to finish his term, but some critics still have questions.
Graham’s death highlights a power shift and a new question: What’s coming next in Washington?
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham and the long hospitalization of former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell are poignant reminders that time conquers even political careers marked by great power and ubiquity.
Mitch McConnell shares health update after fall, now in rehab
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he’s recovering at a rehabilitation center after a fall last month and a mild case of pneumonia. He’s not yet cleared to return to the Senate floor to vote, but says he’s continuing to work with his staff during recovery.
Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength
The Republican senator has been absent from Congress during a weeks-long hospitalisation, spurring party concern.