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Attention returns to Sen. John Cornyn’s future after GOP Leader Mitch McConnell’s latest health scare

The senior senator from Texas has the ambition to become the Senate’s top Republican, but he remains loyal to McConnell, who has downplayed concerns about his well-being.

The Texas Tribune

Biden defends ‘friend’ Mitch McConnell after second ‘freezing’ spell raises concerns for his health

President said McConnell seemed like his ‘old self’ when they spoke on phone

The Independent UK

As concern about Mitch McConnell's health grows, his legacy remains strong

Even if Mitch McConnell’s health prevents him from accomplishing his stated goal of serving as Senate Republican leader through 2024, he will still be the longest-serving Senate leader of any party, one who remade the federal judiciary from top to bottom.

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Nikki Haley calls US Senate ‘most privileged nursing home in the country’

Former South Carolina governor says of Mitch McConnell, who has twice frozen in public, ‘you have to know when to leave’

The Guardian - US

Australia’s huge python makes me appreciate queues and bad weather

Plus, kisses both wanted and unwanted, and almonds sum up the cost of living in Manhattan

The Guardian - UK

Age ain't nothing but a number but for aging lawmakers, it's raising questions

Elected officials are (almost) the oldest they have ever been in Washington which is causing discussions over what it means to be fit for office.

WEKU

A veteran Kentucky political observer doesn't anticipate an age restriction in Congress anytime soon

There’s no question the United States Congress is ripe with legislative experience. The question of how much experience is too much could be on the minds of some voters.

WEKU

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“It’s troubling,” Ted Cruz says after Mitch McConnell’s second freeze

“Age is something that all of us experience, and it’s coming for all of us,” Cruz added. Fellow Texas Senate Republican John Cornyn said McConnell had told him that he was fine.

The Texas Tribune

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says

The attending physician to Congress says he's cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue with his planned schedule

The Independent UK

Senate’s doctor gives McConnell clean bill of health after latest ‘freezing’ scare

‘Occasional lightheadedness is not uncommon in concussion recovery and can also be expected as a result of dehydration’

The Independent UK

Chicago White Sox did right thing by not clearing stadium after shooting

The Sox administration acted responsibly. The problem is not with those in charge at Sox Park. The problem is with the ease of access to not only ordinary guns but automatic weapons that send bullets out like water from a garden hose.

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican senators considering extra leadership meeting after McConnell’s second freeze, report says

‘If a handful goes down that path, it will be a rerun of the last time,’ GOP senator says in reference to past failure to take down McConnell

The Independent UK

Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells

Parkinson’s disease or traumatic brain injury may be to blame, experts say

The Independent UK

From Mitch McConnell to Joe Biden: are US politicians older than in the UK?

Are US politicians so much older? Should there be an upper-age limit in the UK?

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Roll Call

McConnell cleared to continue work by Senate physician - Roll Call

The Senate’s physician said Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is cleared to continue working after he froze answering questions on Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell cleared for work by congressional doctor after freezing

Physician says 81-year-old Senate Republican leader is ‘medically clear’ to continue with schedule after second freezing episode

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks ageing lawmakers after Mitch McConnell freezes again

While answering questions from reporters on Wednesday, Mitch McConnell experienced another episode of ‘freezing’, leading to questions about his well-being

WEKU

Up First briefing: McConnell freezes again; Johannesburg fire, Idalia aftermath

Concerns rise for Mitch McConnell after he froze at another press conference. Flood risks remain after Idalia swept the Southeast. A fire in Johannesburg has killed more than 70 people, many homeless.

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Donald Trump allegedly inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2bn in 2014

Lawyers for Letitia James, the New York attorney general, claim he then used that blown-up value for business deals. Plus, how athletes manage to train during scorching heat

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: airports back ACCC’s legal action against Qantas; four killed in Victoria crash; and Mitch McConnell freezes again

Consumer watchdog accuses airline of false, misleading or deceptive conduct; plus soldiers hospitalised in second NT military accident

Evening Standard

US senator Mitch McConnell freezes at press conference for second time in weeks

It comes just over a month after a similar incident

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell’s health struggles back in focus as he suffers second ‘freeze’ on camera

Republican leader was led away by colleagues just weeks ago after freezing in halls of US Senate, write Gustaf Kilander, John Bowden and Oliver O’Connell

Salon

Mitch McConnell freezes for second time

A McConnell aide intervened as reporters questioned if he was okay

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again for more than 30 seconds

Republican Senate minority leader, 81, had a similar but shorter incident several weeks ago

The Independent UK

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday

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