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The Latest Breaking News from Mitch McConnell

US Congress is a cozy club of multimillionaire boomer lawmakers hoarding power

There’s a word for this sort of oligarchical rule by the elderly, of course: gerontocracy

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell vows to serve out full Senate term following questions over his health

The senator insisted he was ‘fine’ following his health incident on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Sen. McConnell says he plans to serve his full term as leader despite questions about his health

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has repeatedly said he is “fine” since he froze up mid-sentence in the middle of a press conference on Wednesday

The Independent UK

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Senate rebukes Wisconsin congressman who yelled vulgarities at high school-age pages

A freshman Republican congressman from Wisconsin yelled and cursed at high school-aged pages for the U.S. Senate during a late night tour of the Capitol, action that elicited a bipartisan rebuke from Senate leaders

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell should step down as Senate minority leader after freezing, GOP senator says

Questions remain around mental fitness of Republican Senate leader, 81, after health scare in public earlier this week

The Guardian - US

Joe Biden is too old to run again

STEINBERG: Nobody wants to leave the party. But is that a smart governmental strategy? The Mitch McConnell episode on Wednesday is a reminder that anything can happen at any time.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sen Dianne Feinstein appears confused and is instructed to vote ‘aye’ by fellow senator at meeting

California senator has faced calls to resign early amid concerns about persistent episodes of confusion

The Independent UK

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Mitch McConnell’s abrupt silence at press conference spurs fresh calls for term limits

Congressional term limits have long been debated but there have been no solutions

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell fell earlier this month, before freezing mid-sentence this week

Republican also fell and sustained concussion four months ago and reportedly uses wheelchair in crowded airports

The Guardian - US

Mitch fell days before freezing: report

"The president called to check on me. I told him I got sandbagged," McConnell said after Wednesday's scare

Salon

Mitch McConnell jokes that he was ‘sandbagged’ as Biden calls to check on him after freezing episode

Mr McConnell was referring to Mr Biden’s own public episode where he tripped and fell on stage at the US Air Force Academy graduation back in early June

The Independent UK

First Thing: tributes paid to Sinéad O’Connor who has died at 56

Irish singer known for Nothing Compares 2 U, one of the biggest-selling singles of 1990, has died. Plus, why we fear being scammed

The Guardian - UK

Mitch McConnell escorted away after freezing during bizarre press conference

The US Senate Republican leader, 81, trailed off mid-sentence and stared into the distance

Evening Standard

Afternoon Update: tributes for Sinéad O’Connor; NSW police form taskforce to tackle gang war; and food companies shrinking products

‘What an amazing woman’ – Russell Crowe recalls meeting the Irish singer in Dublin

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Thursday briefing: What the Coutts/Farage row reveals about banking in Britain

In today’s newsletter: The twisty tale of Nigel Farage’s dispute with the NatWest-owned bank has led to the resignation of its CEO, Alison Rose. A timeline of the drama and why it matters

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell recently ‘fell in airport and was using wheelchair’ before press conference blackout

Kentucky sentor is a polio survivor and has a history of accidental falls

Chicago Sun-Times

Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up midsentence

Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican, was speaking to reporters when he lost his train of thought. He went to his office, returned later and continued taking questions.

The Independent UK

Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on

Former President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants to see President Joe Biden impeached, and Trump's allies in Congress and rivals in the 2024 presidential race are eager to join that fight

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Salon

McConnell freezes up during conference

According to an aide, McConnell said he felt "lightheaded," but resumed the Q&A after regaining his composure

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell’s health history reveals previous issues as he freezes during briefing

Republican Senate Minority Leader was led away by colleagues after he appeared unable to keep speaking during press conference

WEKU

McConnell says he's 'fine' after abruptly stopping press conference

On Capitol Hill, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly stopped speaking at a press conference with reporters on Wednesday. He was later escorted away but then returned, saying he's "fine."

The Independent UK

Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up mid-sentence

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds, appearing to be disoriented

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell leaves press conference abruptly after appearing unable to speak

Senate Republican leader tells reporters he is ‘fine’ after returning moments later

Roll Call

McConnell says he’s ‘fine’ after freeze at Senate GOP stakeout - Roll Call

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly stopped speaking during a news conference and was led away, but returned and said he was fine.

The Guardian - US

Democrats call on GOP to end senator’s ‘reckless’ military promotions block

Eight Democrats urge Republicans to press Tommy Tuberville to end protest over policy allowing military to travel for abortion

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