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February 11, 2026

McConnell released from hospital after health scare, to work from home as key DHS vote looms

Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital after experiencing flu-like symptoms and will work from home this week as Senate faces Friday DHS funding deadline.

February 3, 2026

Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend

Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized Monday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office said, adding his prognosis is positive and he expects to return to Senate duties.

January 19, 2026

Elon Musk pours a staggering $10M into Kentucky Senate race, backing pro-Trump business outsider

Pro-Trump outsider Nate Morris says Musk's staggering donation gives his Kentucky Senate campaign firepower to compete against establishment Republicans.

December 3, 2025

Pro-reparations progressive Democrat who wants ICE abolished mounts long shot Senate bid to succeed McConnell

Former Bluegrass State lawmaker Charles Booker, who espouses far-left policy views, has mounted a U.S. Senate bid to succeed outgoing GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell.

October 20, 2025

‘America First’ attorney general distances himself from McConnell — his former boss — as Kentucky race defines GOP future

Former attorney general Daniel Cameron is campaigning for the Republican primary to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, as multiple candidates claim to be the "America First" option.

October 16, 2025

Sen. Mitch McConnell seen on video falling inside Senate building

Video captures Sen. Mitch McConnell stumbling to the ground in a Capitol Hill basement hallway while walking past a woman asking a question about ICE activity.

October 16, 2025

Sen. Mitch McConnell seen falling down while walking in Senate office hallway

Sen. Mitch McConnell was captured on camera falling down while walking in Senate office hallway on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Courtesy: The Sunrise Movement)

October 12, 2025

GOP rep gears up for potential rematch against progressive 'darling' in bid to succeed McConnell

Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is touting his 'America First' record and experience defeating Democrat Amy McGrath as he runs for Kentucky's open Senate seat in the Republican primary.

October 7, 2025

Dem shellacked by McConnell in 2020 mounts new Senate bid: 'cowards in Washington are bowing to Donald Trump'

Amy McGrath, the Democratic candidate who lost a 2020 Senate bid against Sen. Mitch McConnell, is mounting a bid for the open seat as McConnell opts not to seek another term.

September 8, 2025

Senate GOP leader moves to lower filibuster threshold for Trump nominees through nuclear option

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to use a 'nuclear option' parliamentary maneuver to expedite confirmation of about 40 lower-level nominees this week.