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Chao Returns from China as McConnell Hospitalization Sparks Theories
politics2 days ago

Chao Returns from China as McConnell Hospitalization Sparks Theories

Elaine Chao returned to the U.S. from China after Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on June 14; a spokesperson says her long-planned trip to support philanthropic work was not motivated by McConnell’s health, though it fueled online conspiracy theories, and a Chinese embassy photo circulated. It’s unclear if she has been in contact with McConnell since returning, and she had left for China on June 12, two days before his hospitalization.

Eyewitness Video Details McConnell Ambulance Stretcher Moment
politics2 days ago

Eyewitness Video Details McConnell Ambulance Stretcher Moment

New video and an eyewitness account depict emergency responders wheeling Sen. Mitch McConnell on a stretcher to an ambulance outside his Washington home, with street closures noted and his hospitalization continuing; the face is not visible in the footage, and while officials have offered limited information, details of his condition remain undisclosed, fueling ongoing questions.

McConnell aide dodges live on-air call amid hospital stay
politics2 days ago

McConnell aide dodges live on-air call amid hospital stay

Longtime McConnell adviser Scott Jennings declined an on-air request to call Mitch McConnell during a CNN appearance about the senator’s hospitalization. Jennings said the conversation with McConnell lasted about 20 minutes and emphasized that updates should remain private, while noting McConnell is eager to return to work. Colleagues like Thune and Barrasso have since spoken with McConnell, and Jennings dismissed wild health rumors. McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14 for undisclosed reasons.

Elaine Chao's China Trip Outlasts McConnell's Hospitalization
politics4 days ago

Elaine Chao's China Trip Outlasts McConnell's Hospitalization

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as Elaine Chao travels in China on a long-planned trip and did not return immediately; a spokesperson said the trip wasn’t canceled because his health did not require an urgent return. Chao has since returned to the U.S., and McConnell is described as improving and continuing to work with staff on Kentucky and national security matters, including the NDAA, amid ongoing questions about his condition and return timeline.

McConnell's Prolonged Hospital Stay Sparks Health Scrutiny
politics4 days ago

McConnell's Prolonged Hospital Stay Sparks Health Scrutiny

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, remains hospitalized for more than three weeks with few details about his condition, though his office says he’s improving and staying engaged with staff on Kentucky and Senate matters. GOP leaders say they’ve spoken with him recently, and a circulating brain-dead rumor has been debunked, while emergency-services audio references CPR at his Washington address on the day of his hospitalization but does not name him. The Senate is out of session and no return date has been announced.

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GOP Leaders Report McConnell Conversation Amid Ongoing Hospital Stay

Spokespeople for Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Majority Whip John Barrasso said they spoke with Mitch McConnell this week as he remains hospitalized since mid-June; the calls touched on issues including national security and the Senate’s agenda, with McConnell described as fully engaged and eager to return, though officials have offered little detail about his condition and his staff say he’s improving.

McConnell’s hospital mystery deepens as retirement nears
politics5 days ago

McConnell’s hospital mystery deepens as retirement nears

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized for more than three weeks with his office not disclosing the reason or prognosis, leaving lawmakers and observers to assess the impact on a narrow Senate majority. He has not voted since June 11, and he is retiring at the end of this term, a combination that adds uncertainty to congressional business, including budget and spending priorities.

EMS Dispatch Audio Describes Cardiac-Arrest Call At McConnell Home On Day Of Hospitalization
politics8 days ago

EMS Dispatch Audio Describes Cardiac-Arrest Call At McConnell Home On Day Of Hospitalization

ABC News reviewed EMS dispatch audio indicating an ALS response for an unconscious person at Sen. Mitch McConnell's Washington home on the same day he was hospitalized, with CPR noted and a cardiac‑arrest alert, though the audio does not identify the person. McConnell's spokesman says he is improving and working with staff while in hospital, and he has not returned to voting as the Senate remains out of session.

McConnell Still in Hospital as Recovery Continues
politics9 days ago

McConnell Still in Hospital as Recovery Continues

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as he continues his recovery; the reason for his admission has not been disclosed since he was admitted on June 14. An EMS audio recording circulating online referenced a cardiac event, but CNN has not confirmed those details. McConnell’s office says he’s improving and working with staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session, and colleagues say he sounded well in recent discussions.

Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized in NYC After Heart Failure
entertainment10 days ago

Harvey Weinstein Hospitalized in NYC After Heart Failure

Harvey Weinstein, 74, is recuperating at Bellevue Hospital in New York after reportedly suffering heart failure tied to pneumonia. His publicist confirmed he is resting and receiving treatment, with doctors monitoring his heart and administering antibiotics; officials expect a hospital stay of several weeks as his ongoing legal proceedings continue elsewhere.

Paramedics Responded at McConnell Home as Hospitalization Was Publicized
politics10 days ago

Paramedics Responded at McConnell Home as Hospitalization Was Publicized

Paramedics were dispatched to a known address linked to Sen. Mitch McConnell on the day his office announced he had been hospitalized, to respond to a report of a cardiac arrest for an unconscious person. McConnell’s office has not disclosed the reason for his hospitalization, stating only that he is receiving excellent care and is continuing his recovery; there has been no public update on whether he remains hospitalized or will vote this week.