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Mitch McConnell CPR call: New dispatch audio released - WLKY Sen. McConnell still hospitalized, staff says; emergency audio tied to his home released Sen. McConnell still hospitalized, staff says; emergency audio tied to his home released AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE FROM THE DAY. SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. TONIGHT, THE DISPATCH AUDIO AND THE NEW QUESTIONS IT RAISES. AND A LONGER BREAK AT THE GAS PUMP. DRIVERS IN INDIANA ARE HOLDING ON TO EVEN MORE OF THEIR MONEY THIS SUMMER. WLKY NEWS AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW. WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS, AS WE JUST LEARNED THAT SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL IS STILL IN THE HOSPITAL AND NEWLY OBTAINED DISPATCH AUDIO CAPTURES THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE THE DAY HE WAS HOSPITALIZED. AND SUPERVISOR OKAY, COMMUNICATIONS FROM A WASHINGTON ADDRESS, WHICH CBS AND CNN REPORT IS MCCONNELL’S HOME. DESCRIBE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON IN CARDIAC ARREST. MITCH MCCONNELL WAS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE AUDIO, BUT THE CALL CAME IN THE MORNING OF JUNE 14TH. THAT’S THE SAME DAY THE 84 YEAR OLD WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL, ALTHOUGH THEY HAVEN’T YET SAID WHY HE WAS TAKEN THERE. THE SENATOR’S OFFICE JUST RESPONDED TO OUR REPEATED REQUEST TO CONFIRM HE IS STILL IN THE HOS…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, D-Ky., smiles during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007. After weeks of tough talk, Democrats appear resigned to back down again on providing money for the Iraq war. (AP Photos/Susan Walsh) Susan Walsh Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear publicly asked U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell on Wednesday to provide Kentuckians with an update on his health, saying growing public concern and continued speculation warrant more transparency. In a letter sent Wednesday to McConnell's office, Beshear said Kentuckians have become increasingly concerned about the longtime senator's health in recent weeks and asked him to share an update on his current condition. "Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of Sen. McConnell," Beshear said in a written statement. "As Governor – and a fellow public official who understands the commitment we've made to the people we serve – I am requesting the Senator provide an update on his current health status." Beshea…

News National Politics Actions Facebook Tweet Email McConnell speaks with Senate leaders amid questions about hospital stay McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14 for undisclosed reasons. Prev Next J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo FILE — Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., chair of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, arrives for a hearing on President Donald Trump's funding requests for the Army, at the Capitol in Washington, May 19, 2026. By: Scripps News Group Posted Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been communicating by phone with colleagues as he recovers in the hospital from an undisclosed medical issue. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said in a statement that he and McConnell "had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics" on Monday. A spokesperson for Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said Tuesday that Barrasso also spoke with McConnell for about 20 minutes. RELATED STORY | Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized; cause undisclosed "They caught up about the latest news affecting Senate races, the Graham Platner scandal and the recent Supreme Court ruling on coordinated spending limits," the spokesperson said. She added that McCo…

Mitch McConnell health update and danger of speculation HEALTH AND WELLNESS Mitch McConnell Add Topic Mitch McConnell and the complications of speculating about someone's health Alyssa Goldberg USA TODAY Updated July 7, 2026, 9:14 p.m. ET Hear this story Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized weeks ago, but new details about his health have been few and far between. Audio from an emergency medical services dispatch suggests that McConnell, 84, was reported unconscious at his Washington residence in June , prompting an advanced life support response. However, his office says the former Senate majority leader's health is improving. "The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session," McConnell's office said in a statement to USA TODAY on July 7. Congressional aides also told USA TODAY that the senator has been making lengthy phone calls to other GOP lawmakers from the hospital, including Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the Senate majority whip. He was "fully engaged" throughout their 20 minute call and "eager to get back to the Senate," according to Barrasso spokeswoman Kate Noyes. McConnell, who step…

Police audio details paramedic call tied to Mitch McConnell's home ... Police audio details paramedic call tied to Mitch McConnell's home, mentions 'cardiac arrest' Police audio details paramedic call tied to Mitch McConnell's home, mentions 'cardiac arrest' DECISION. BUT FOR NOW, NO CHARGES WILL BE FILED, AND WE’RE STILL WORKING TO GET AN UPDATE ON LONGTIME KENTUCKY SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL’S HEALTH. THE 84 YEAR OLD’S TEAM ANNOUNCED HIS HOSPITALIZATION ON JUNE 14TH. POLICE RADIO TRAFFIC FROM THAT DAY MAY REVEAL MORE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. NBC NEWS IS REPORTING THAT PARAMEDICS RESPONDED TO A KNOWN ADDRESS FOR MCCONNELL FOR A REPORT OF CARDIAC ARREST FOR AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. MCCONNELL’S TEAM HAS NOT SAID WHY THE SENATOR WAS HOSPITALIZED AND SAID THAT HE IS STILL ENGAGED IN SENATE BUSINESS, BUT HE HAS NOT BEEN VOTING. Updated: 12:33 PM EDT Jul 2, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Emily Sanderson Digital Media Manager Advertisement Police audio details paramedic call tied to Mitch McConnell's home, mentions 'cardiac arrest' Updated: 12:33 PM EDT Jul 2, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Emily Sanderson Digital Media Manager We're working to learn more on the condition of Sen. Mitch McConnell who was…

What we know about Mitch McConnell's health amid death and … Since mid-June 2026, rumors have swirled online about the health of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Several reputable news media outlets reported that the 84-year-old — who is among the oldest sitting U.S. senators — was admitted to a hospital on June 14. As of this writing on July 6, his condition remains unknown, fostering yet more questions about whether or not he is still alive. People online insinuated the senator must either be dead or close to death , and that his staff was hiding it from the public. It wasn't possible to independently verify McConnell's health status. On June 30 and July 2, a member of his staff said via email that he was recovering, continued to improve and was still working closely with his team. Until we know more, we will keep this claim unrated. In an email about McConnell's health, spokesperson Stephanie Penn directed us to a statement from June 24, ahead of the Senate gaveling out of session, that read: "Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery. However, he will not be voting this week." On J…

Mitch McConnell 'wants to be back' on Capitol Hill after hospitalization ... CNN - US Politics By CNN Newssource today at 4:45 PM Published June 15, 2026 5:15 PM By Ted Barrett, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Mitch McConnell has spoken to GOP leaders and informed them he wants to return to the chamber as soon as this week after the 84-year-old Kentuckian was admitted to the hospital this weekend for an undisclosed medical reason. The former GOP leader’s office has refused to say what caused McConnell to be hospitalized or provide any details about his condition. But on Monday evening, he spoke to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate GOP Whip John Barrasso and checked in about the floor schedule, though the leaders also declined to comment about details about the hospitalization. Thune told CNN on Monday that when he spoke to McConnell he “sounded good. “He wants to be back, but I’ll defer to his staff on when,” he said. “He’s clearly dialed into what’s going on. He’s following the stuff we’re doing this week.” McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning. A statement from a spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican did not address the cause of the hospitalization or hi…

Mitch McConnell's 20-minute conversations are drawing attention online POLITICS Mitch McConnell Add Topic Why is everyone saying they talked to Mitch McConnell for 20 minutes? Melina Khan USA TODAY July 8, 2026, 10:53 a.m. ET Hear this story Sen. Mitch McConnell's recent conversations with colleagues are drawing attention as he remains hospitalized for an undisclosed reason. As questions about McConnell's health continued to mount, two of his colleagues and a longtime confidante revealed they recently spoke to the 84-year-old from the hospital. Both Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, spoke to McConnell on July 6 and 7, respectively, aides confirmed. Scott Jennings, a commentator and longtime McConnell adviser, also said he spoke to the senator on July 7. McConnell's office has shared little about his hospitalization beyond revealing he was admitted on June 14 and saying as recently as July 7 that he "continues to improve." Now, the internet is fixating on McConnell's reported conversations and the mystery surrounding his hospitalization, with social media users riffing that they too talked to the senator about dram…

Laura Loomer Claims Mitch McConnell Is 'Brain Dead' After Alleged White ... Laura Loomer claims a White House source told her Mitch McConnell is 'brain dead' after the senator's hospitalisation, sparking questions and online debate X via @LauraLoomer A dramatic claim from Laura Loomer has ignited a political firestorm after the conservative activist said a source close to the White House told her that Senate Republican Mitch McConnell is 'officially brain dead' and 'not coming back'. The statement, shared online, quickly spread as questions continued over the 84-year-old senator's health following reports that he suffered a medical emergency and remained hospitalised. Loomer's post has fuelled intense speculation because of the limited public information available about the veteran senator's condition since he was taken to hospital. Loomer Shares Explosive Claim About McConnell's Condition Laura Loomer posted the update on social media, saying a 'high level source close to the White House' told her McConnell had lost brain function and would not return to his duties. The post immediately drew attention because McConnell, who has served in the US Senate for more than four decades, …

Now 90° Wed 97° Thu 98° byRAY LEWIS | The National News Desk HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) —The absence of Senator Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican hospitalized for the past three weeks, has left the GOP caucus unsure of how to proceed without its former leader. His team confirmed last month that he was admitted to a hospital but has offered little explanation about hishealth. Only last week didreportssurface of McConnell’s apparent cardiac arrest and need for CPR at his Washington residence. Some of the senator’s Republican colleagues have spoken vaguely about their recent conversations with him, but many have appeared to be out of the loop on McConnell’s status. “Many of us aren’t speaking about Mitch McConnell’s condition because we know nothing about his condition,” Utah’s Mike Lee said in a TuesdayX post. McConnell is in the final months of his congressional career, but Senate Republicans would welcome his presence as they fight with Democrats to advance President Donald Trump’s stalled legislative agenda. The GOP has presented few significant victories to voters ahead of the November midterm elections, during which the economy is expected to play a main role. “S…

Mitch McConnell health: Laura Loomer mocks Senator, his wife over ... MAGA influencers are seeking explanations and alleging that Senate Republicans are involved in a significant cover-up following a sudden surge of assertions from GOP leaders regarding their conversations with Senator Mitch McConnell this week, amidst serious allegations concerning his health. SenatorMcConnell, 84, was admitted to the hospital after being discovered unconscious at his residence on June 14. Emergency dispatch audio indicates thatCPRwas administered at the location. In the three weeks following his hospitalization, there have been very few updates from his team. His office issued a statement on July 2 stating that he "is working closely with his staff," but did not provide further details. On Monday, his Communications Director, Stephanie Penn, informed the Daily Beast that they would "be sure to keep you updated," yet she did not respond to a series of inquiries. Also Read:Mitch McConnell gets crucial message amid health concerns and hospitalisation: ‘I told him we want…’ On the same day, MAGA influencerLaura Loomerasserted that McConnell was "brain dead," while GOP Senator Mike Lee remarked t…

Now 97° Wed 99° Thu 102° byKRISTINE FRAZAO | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —On Capitol Hill, there's been no sign of thesenior senatorfrom Kentucky. Health issues have afflicted the former Senate Majority Leader for years now, including a concussion from a serious fall in 2023 and at least two episodes where he froze while speaking publicly. (TNND) Mitch McConnell is said to be recovering in a Washington hospital after being admitted to the hospital three weeks ago. Reporter Desiree Townsend shared audio of the 9-1-1 dispatch call about an unconscious person atMcConnell’sresidence on the morning of June 14, in which the operator called for EMS response for "cardiac arrest." Neither his staff nor his family members have shared much information about his condition since, and his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, was reportedas flying to Chinathree days after he was admitted. Health issues have afflicted the former Senate Majority Leader for years now, including a concussion from a serious fall in 2023 and at least two episodes wherehe simply frozewhile speaking publicly. Inan interview with TMZ Tuesday,former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Gre…

Mitch McConnell's Aides Make Bombshell Health Admission Sen. Mitch McConnell’s aides have made a bombshell admission after weeks of dodging inquiries from the press about the 84-year-old’s health. The senator’s team had previously refused to answer questions about his condition. McConnell was found unconscious at home and received CPR before being taken to the hospital last month, as revealed in an EMS call. The call revealed that McConnell may have suffered a heart attack at his home on June 14, with his staff waiting until June 22 to give an update on his condition, saying only that he would not be voting that week. Mitch McConnell at a news conference at the US Capitol in January 2024. Drew Angerer/Getty Images McConnell’s office issued its first statement about his health since June 22 only after the Daily Beast asked a series of critical questions and published a story highlighting their refusal to disclose the senator’s whereabouts. In the emailed statement on Thursday, McConnell’s team revealed that the senator is still in the hospital, almost three weeks after the June 14 emergency call. McConnell was using a wheelchair to get around Capitol Hill in 2025. Terry Carmack (ri…

Mitch McConnell 'wants to be back' on Capitol Hill after ... U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) holds a press conference following the Senate Republicans weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., November 19, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters/File Senate leadership Congressional news See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary Top Senate Republicans say Mitch McConnell is eager to return to Capitol Hill soon after he was hospitalized over the weekend. McConnell, who is 84, has faced multiple health issues in recent years. His office has not said why he was hospitalized after being admitted Sunday morning. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. Sen. Mitch McConnell has spoken to GOP leaders and informed them he wants to return to the chamber as soon as this week after the 84-year-old Kentuckian was admitted to the hospital this weekend for an undisclosed medical reason. The former GOP leader’s office has refused to say what caused McConnell to be hospitalized or provide any details about his condition. But on Monday evening, he spoke to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate GOP Whip John Barrasso an…

Mitch McConnell's health is improving, team says, but questions remain POLITICS Mitch McConnell Add Topic Mitch McConnell's team says his health is improving, but questions remain Melina Khan Zachary Schermele USA TODAY Updated July 7, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET Hear this story While questions about Sen. Mitch McConnell 's hospitalization continue to mount, his office says the former Senate majority leader is improving. "The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session," McConnell's office said in a statement to USA TODAY on July 7. "Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital," it added. The statement echoes an update his office previously shared with USA TODAY on July 1. McConnell was hospitalized on June 14 , his office said, without providing further details about what the senator is being treated for. At 84 years old, McConnell is among the oldest sitting U.S. senators. He was elected to the office in 1984 and served as the chamber's Republican leader from 2007 until 2024, when he was succeeded by Sen. John Thune of South…

Mitch McConnell's Health Mystery: MAGA Allies Clash Over Reports Article continues below advertisement The mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell 's hospitalization has only deepened as Senate Republicans insist the longtime lawmaker is recovering while MAGA figures and anonymous GOP sources cast doubt on his condition. With few official updates from the senator's office, conflicting claims have fueled a wave of speculation about the 84-year-old's future. Article continues below advertisement GOP Leaders Say They've Spoken With McConnell Tap Here To Add Ok Magazine as A Trusted Source Source: mega Senate GOP leaders say they've spoken with Mitch McConnell, but MAGA allies continue to question the official narrative. McConnell has remained at George Washington University Hospital since June 14, with his office initially saying only that he had been admitted and was "receiving excellent care." Last week, his team offered another brief update, saying the senator "appreciates the outpouring of support he's receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital" and "continues to improve and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of ses…

Mitch McConnell health: Senator's office gives positive recovery update ... Mitch McConnellwho is now 84, is still alive and recovering in the hospital, his team confirms, shutting down a wave of online rumors falsely claiming the longtime KentuckySenatorhad died. As per TMZ, a spokesperson for McConnell told the outlet, “Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he's receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital. The Senator continues to improve and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session.” The update came after false rumors spread on social media claiming that the 84-year-oldRepublicanhad died. Also Read:Mitch McConnell health update: Top Trump-ally claims staff ‘using' Senator ‘to cling to power’; ‘it's cruel’ According toNBC News, police scanner audio obtained by the outlet revealed that paramedics performed CPR on a person experiencing a “cardiac arrest” at an address linked to McConnell on the same day his office announced he had been hospitalized. The audio also said the first medic at the scene started CPR before another EMS team arrived to help. McConnell's office has not revealed w…

FILE – Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arrives for a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: July 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM PDT | UPDATED: July 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM PDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell , according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues . Aides to McConnell have declined to release any information about his condition, fueling speculation about his prognosis and whether he will be healthy enough to be at the Capitol when the Senate returns to Washington next week after a two-week recess. McConnell, 84, is retiring at the end of his term in January. A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said he had spoken with McConnell by phone on Monday and that the two had a “lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics, including national security.” As leader, Thune is generally kept up to date on illnesses and absences in his…

US Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on May 19, 2026. Tom Brenner/Reuters Senate leadership Joe Biden US elections Congressional news See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow There was a national reckoning after the 2024 presidential campaign about federal officials — Joe Biden and his White House, specifically — hiding important health information from the public. But the hiding hasn’t stopped. If anything, it appears to be getting worse. Increasingly, some very high-profile public officials seem to have concluded that constituents and the broader public simply aren’t entitled to basic information explaining lengthy absences from their jobs. And their staffs are enabling them. Republican Rep. Tom Kean of New Jersey recently returned to the House after spending more than 100 days away with no explanation at the time, ultimately citing depression . Now, questions are building about the also-mysterious and now-weekslong absence of GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky . The former Senate majority leader has been missing from the chamber since being hospitalized on June 14. But his office has repeatedly de…

Now 91° Fri 98° Sat 95° byRAY LEWIS | The National News Desk HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) —Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Republican of Kentucky, reportedly received CPR for cardiac arrest ahead of his hospitalization last month. Dispatch audio shared by independent journalist Desirée Townsend and confirmed by several outlets captures a Washington, D.C. EMS response to the residence of the lawmaker, who first responders reported unconscious early on June 14th. Minutes after the initial dispatch call, EMS announced McConnell needed CPR for the life-threatening condition. The senator’s team confirmed the same day that he was hospitalized but didn’t explain why. When reached by The National News Desk on Thursday, a spokesperson provided a statement initially released last week: “Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery.” Hishealthhas been scrutinized for the past few years, over which he has suffered injuries from multiple falls and frozen during press conferences. He announced his upcoming retirement from a decades-long career in the chamber in February 2025. “Seven times my fellow Kent…

Mitch McConnell's health rumors spark fresh debate, Hasan Piker cites ... Questions about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health took another turn this week after political commentator Hasan Piker discussed rumors surrounding the longtime Kentucky Republican during a livestream. The discussion came as McConnell remains hospitalized following a serious medical emergency in June, with only limited public updates about his condition. While some online claims have suggested McConnell is dead or incapacitated, no evidence has been presented to support those allegations. Piker did not claim that McConnell had died. Instead, he spoke about political speculation over what could happen if McConnell were no longer able to serve and a special election became necessary. In the clip,Hasan Pikeraddressed rumors linked to McConnell’s health and the political consequences that could follow if a Senate vacancy were created. He said: “If the Senator is incapacitated then Kentucky has to potentially put together a new special election. There is some suspicion, not from me, that if a special election takes place that Thomas Massie could possibly run, and they’re worried about that. “Now of course, our …

McConnell health mystery: Senator's 'very active' social media accounts ... Former Senate Majority LeaderMitch McConnell'ssocial media profiles have remained inactive for several weeks amid speculation regarding the seriousness of his latest hospitalization. McConnell, 84, has not made any posts from his official accounts since June 12, which was merely two days prior to his hospitalization. He was found unconscious at his residence inWashington, D.C., following what appears to be a heart attack, as per EMS dispatch audio. The senator, who has served for many years, previously maintained a “very active” account, sharing posts regardingRepublicanlegislation, positive news coverage, and celebrating various holidays, as per The UK Independent. Also Read:Mitch McConnell’s staff faces MAGA fury amid brain dead rumors, ‘Produce proof if he’s still alive and well’ Simultaneously, his daughter, Porter McConnell, has deactivated her X account. She had often utilized this account to express her criticisms of her father's conservative political views and the Republican Party. McConnell's absence from social media coincides with ongoing uncertainty regarding his health, leading to increa…

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Republican leaders seek to quell Mitch McConnell speculation as rebellion grows <p>John Thune says he spoke to McConnell on phone as secrecy over 84-year-old’s health prompts Maga backlash</p><p>Republican leaders have moved to quash speculation about Mitch McConnell, the former Republican leader in the US Senate, amid a growing revolt over <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/06/mitch-mcconnell-health">the lack of transparency</a> around his health.</p><p>The 84-year-old Kentucky politician, who led Senate Republicans for longer than anyone in history before stepping down last year, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/politics/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized.html">was admitted to hospital</a> on 14 June but his office declined to say what he was being treated for.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/08/republicans-mitch-mcconnell-health">Continue reading...</a>

Mitch McConnell Health Update: GOP Strategist Says He Spoke to Senator By Joe Edwards and Hannah Parry 0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Republican strategist Scott Jennings said Tuesday that he has spoken Sen. Mitch McConnell who remains hospitalized more than three weeks after being admitted on June 14. Jennings described a 20 minute call with the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican in which he said they discussed several key political issues. The statement is one of the first to shed any light on McConnell's condition in the weeks since he was hospitalized. McConnell's office has so far only released very limited information, which has fueled speculation about his diagnosis and condition online. "I spoke to my old friend Mitch McConnell this morning, the senior Senator from Kentucky," Jennings said in a post on X. "He’s still recovering in the hospital. We talked for just shy of 20 minutes … about IRAN, UKRAINE, the unfolding situation in MAINE, my visit to the TR Presidential Library, and even a little bit of Senate history. I told him we want t…

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McConnell 'continuing his recovery,' but details scarce after ... Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arrives for a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said last week that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session. But his office has released no details about the former Republican leader’s condition during his weekslong hospitalization or whether he will be at the Capitol when the Senate returns next week. McConnell wasadmitted to the hospitalon June 14, according to a statement from his office that only said he was “receiving excellent care.” A statement a week later said that he would not be voting that week. And on Thursday, a new statement said that he “continues to improve” and ”appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital.” His office has not released any updates since then, and a spokeswoman did not return a request for comment on Monday. The senator’s unspecified health issues come after several hospitalizations in recent years, and as Senate Republicans a…

That lack of detail has fueled rampant speculation about his prognosis and whether McConnell will return to the Senate when it reconvenes next week. Republican Senate leaders on July 7 made public statements saying they had talked to McConnell and he was alert and discussing current events.

I spoke to my old friend Mitch McConnell this morning, the senior Senator from Kentucky. We talked for just shy of 20 minutes…about the efforts being made to hide his crimes & indiscretions while GOP reps argue with doctors that say he can’t be on life support until after the senate is recalled.

Senate leaders say they've spoken to Mitch McConnell in the hospital Add NBC News to Google Questions over McConnell's health continue three weeks after medical emergency 02:19 Get more news Live on Share Add NBC News to Google July 7, 2026, 2:49 PM EDT By Frank Thorp V and Scott Wong WASHINGTON — As rumors have swirled about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health, top Senate Republican leaders and a former McConnell adviser say they have spoken to the Kentucky Republican by phone in the past two days. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14, when paramedics responded to an unconscious individual who was experiencing cardiac arrest at his home address, and CPR was administered. He has not been seen since, and his office has not provided details on what led to his hospitalization or when he might return to the Capitol. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., spoke to McConnell by phone Monday, a Thune spokesperson said. “They had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics, including national security,” the spokesperson said. The No. 2 GOP leader, Se…

Now 94° Wed 101° Thu 103° byALEXX ALTMAN-DEVILBISS | The National News Desk (TNND) —Sen. Mitch McConnellremains hospitalizedmore than three weeks after being admitted on June 14, as questions continue to swirl about the longtime Kentucky Republican's condition. McConnell's office has released few details about why the 84-year-old was hospitalized. Reports last month suggested emergency respondersperformed CPR after he suffered a cardiac arrest, though his office has not confirmed those accounts or disclosed the reason for his hospitalization. "Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery," a spokesperson told The National News Desk last week. The prolonged hospital stay has fueled speculation because of McConnell's well-documented health struggles in recent years, includingmultiple falls, injuries and two high-profile freezing episodes while speaking publicly. In February 2025, McConnell announced hewould not seek reelectionin 2026 but said he intends to serve out the remainder of his Senate term, which ends in January 2027. Despite his hospitalization, colleagues and allies say he remains en…

Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email FILE - Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arrives for a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. J. Scott Applewhite - AP The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell , the state's most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence from the 84-year-old since he was hospitalized in Washington. The letter released Wednesday from Beshear, a Democrat who is considered a potential presidential candidate in 2028, to the former Senate Republican leader says “Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the current state of your health and well-being, and ability to hold office.” McConnell, whose physical condition has visibly declined in recent years, was hospitalized June 14. He has not released a public statement, photos or videos since. Aides have disclosed nothing specific about his condition, other than to say la…

Mitch McConnell 'Brain Dead,' Laura Loomer Claims - RadarOnline Beth Shilliday Contact us by Email July 6 2026, Published 7:17 p.m. ET Add Radar on Google Right-wing reporter Laura Loomer made the bombshell claim that Mitch McConnell is allegedly "brain dead" and a "vegetable" following three weeks of hospitalization, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Loomer dropped the shocking allegation from her "high-level" source on July 6 as the mystery surrounding the 84-year-old Kentucky senator's alarming health crisis only deepened after he was found unconscious at his home on June 14. Article continues below advertisement Mitch McConnel Is 'a Vegetable and Never Coming Back' Tap Here To Add Radar Online as A Trusted Source Source: MEGA Elaine Chao traveled to China three days after her husband, McConnell, was hospitalized. "A very high-level source told me Mitch McConnell is officially brain dead, and machines are keeping him alive, but he is a vegetable and 'never coming back,'" Loomer claimed on X . She also asked why McConnell's wife, former George W. Bush Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, is in China while her husband is hospitalized. "So why is his wife @ElaineChao in China instead o…

Mitch McConnell 'wants to be back' on Capitol Hill after ... CNN - US Politics By CNN Newsource Published June 15, 2026 5:52 PM By Ted Barrett, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Mitch McConnell has spoken to GOP leaders and informed them he wants to return to the chamber as soon as this week after the 84-year-old Kentuckian was admitted to the hospital this weekend for an undisclosed medical reason. The former GOP leader’s office has refused to say what caused McConnell to be hospitalized or provide any details about his condition. But on Monday evening, he spoke to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate GOP Whip John Barrasso and checked in about the floor schedule, though the leaders also declined to comment about details about the hospitalization. Thune told CNN on Monday that when he spoke to McConnell he “sounded good. “He wants to be back, but I’ll defer to his staff on when,” he said. “He’s clearly dialed into what’s going on. He’s following the stuff we’re doing this week.” McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning. A statement from a spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican did not address the cause of the hospitalization or his condition. The spokesperson said…

Republican leaders say they speak to Mitch McConnell as speculation swirls about his health <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; The Senate&#8217;s top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues.</p>

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell , according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues . Aides to McConnell have declined to release any information about his condition, fueling speculation about his prognosis and whether he will be healthy enough to be at the Capitol when the Senate returns to Washington next week after a two-week recess. McConnell, 84, is retiring at the end of his term in January. A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said he had spoken with McConnell by phone on Monday and that the two had a “lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics, including national security.” As leader, Thune is generally kept up to date on illnesses and absences in his conference as he has to navigate vote counts and his narrow 53-47 majority. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the No. 2 Senate Republican, had a 20-minute conversation with McConnell on Tuesday, according to a spokes…