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McConnell freezes up during conference

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

Salon

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

The Independent UK

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."

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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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Senate panel to vote on Supreme Court code of ethics mandate

The Senate Judiciary Committee is planning a Thursday vote on a bill that would require the Supreme Court to adopt a code of ethics, but the legislation is expected to fall short of becoming law amid strong Republican opposition.

Tribune News Service

Conservatives Should Not Be Surprised By Justice Kavanaugh's Voting Pattern With Chief Justice Roberts

Revisiting Seven-Sky v. Holder.

Reason

Senate panel to vote on Supreme Court code of ethics mandate - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to mark up a bill Thursday that would require the Supreme Court to adopt a code of ethics.

Roll Call

Voters want Supreme Court ethics rules, liberal groups’ polling shows

Some 61 percent of voters were more likely to back Senate candidates who want a Supreme Court ethics code, a poll by liberal groups found.

Roll Call

Tuberville is showing how much power one lawmaker wields under Senate rules

Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been blocking every U.S. military personnel move that needs Senate confirmation since February. Here, a look at why and how he can bend the will of the Senate to his own.

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Why a single senator is blocking US military promotions and what it means for the Pentagon

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions

The Independent UK

At the Races: Donate now, shop later - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Biden and Zelenskyy praise each other despite divisions over Ukraine war

U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met as this year's NATO summit drew to a close in Vilnius, Lithuania

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Alabama senator says white nationalists are racists after weeks of declining to say so

Alabama Sen_ Tommy Tuberville is backing off his defense of white nationalists, telling reporters in the Capitol that white nationalists “are racists.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Ethics reform not enough to restore public confidence in partisan Supreme Court

Our nation seems stuck with a court that is selectively responsive to the arguments and interests of only some Americans — those on the right.

The Independent UK

Book sales, a lure for money and more takeaways from the AP investigation into Supreme Court ethics

What happens behind the scenes when Supreme Court justices travel to colleges and universities for lectures and other events

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NATO unity to be tested at Vilnius summit, Ukraine entry biggest challenge

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO's much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Chicago Sun-Times

NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine’s possible entry may be the biggest challenge

Some members prefer allowing Ukraine into the alliance as a stand against Russia. Others fear admitting Ukraine could be seen as a provocation that could enlarge the conflict.

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US destroys last of its declared chemical weapons

Top Republican Senator Mitch McConnell calls chemical weapons a ‘stain on history’ and welcomes their destruction.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘Baby steps’ and ‘brinkmanship’: Defense spending debate to test McConnell, McCarthy unity

WASHINGTON – Mitch McConnell has had the National Defense Authorization Act on his brain for weeks, complaining about the pace of the annual allocation for military spending and warning that its size will be integral in deterring creeping Chinese aggression.

The Independent UK

U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says

The United States has destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile, a milestone in the history of warfare dating back to World War I

The Guardian - US

US progressives call for urgent actions after court blocks student debt relief

Democrats emphasize Biden still has power to pursue student loan forgiveness despite the supreme court striking down his plan

Roll Call

Supreme Court strikes down Biden student loan cancellation program - Roll Call

The Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s push to forgive more than $400 billion in student loan debts for millions of borrowers.

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