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Scott Jennings, viewed as the frontrunner to replace Karoline Leavitt as Trump’s press secretary, faces organized opposition from MAGA allies who cite his ties to Mitch McConnell. Reports say he’s been quietly meeting with Susie Wiles and has staged media stunts that resemble auditions, while some Trump allies insist it won’t be him. The White House has not commented.
CNN pundit Scott Jennings is viewed by MAGA circles as a front-runner for White House press secretary, but Trump allies push back due to his long ties to Mitch McConnell and past comments on January 6 rioters; with no clear favorite, the White House is weighing several candidates (Anna Kelly, Monica Crowley, Matt Boyle, Alina Habba) and plans rotating briefers until a replacement is named.
Jimmy Fallon used his Tonight Show monologue to joke about Melania Trump's prolonged public absence, noting she hadn't appeared in public for 29 days and joking she might run off with Mitch McConnell; he also referenced a past incident where Trump hid in an airport catering truck. The White House did not immediately respond to comment requests as the gag also nods to McConnell’s summer health absence.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he has heard nothing from Mitch McConnell or his aides about the Senate leader’s recovery after a fall, criticizing the lack of transparency as McConnell remains out of public view during a Senate recess. McConnell, who hasn’t voted in person since June 11 and was discharged to continue recovery at his DC home, says doctors found no serious injuries and he will undergo at-home physical therapy while staying engaged with Senate business. Beshear urged more accountability from McConnell and the Republican-led Senate.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said on CBS’s Face the Nation that he has heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell after requesting a health update about the Senate leader’s hospitalization, criticizing the Republican‑led Senate as broken and urging accountability; McConnell has been recovering in rehab following a June fall, with brief updates from his office, while Beshear had previously urged McConnell to address Kentuckians directly or resign.
Senate Republicans criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for excluding Democrats from recent Pentagon budget briefings, saying bipartisan access is essential to win votes for a $1.5 trillion defense package and to prevent leaks; Hegseth has met with Republicans while Democrats were left out, prompting calls to broaden briefings to both parties even if that means less-controlled discussions, while the Pentagon says it remains committed to bipartisan engagement.
A brief video taken outside Mitch McConnell’s Washington, D.C., home shows boxes for motorized MCombo lift-recliner chairs at the door, signaling possible mobility issues after his hospitalization. While the senator’s team has released photos to show he’s recovering, there is still no video of him speaking or standing, fueling questions about his condition and timing for a return to Senate business, including upcoming votes and nominations.
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell has been out of the public eye for nearly two months after a hospitalization and rehab stay, as his chief of staff Terry Carmack—reported to earn about $226,850 annually—refused to answer a reporter’s questions outside McConnell’s Washington, D.C. home. Video also shows a healthcare worker present while Carmack and the aide declined to comment on the senator’s health or absence. New footage noted lift-recliner chairs at the door, underscoring ongoing mobility concerns; the senator’s health status remains murky since the June 14 episode.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue recovery at home with an intensive physical-therapy plan; he’s not yet cleared to return to the Senate after a June fall, though he’ll stay engaged with staff and colleagues as he resumes duties. His health has drawn scrutiny over transparency from state officials, including Gov. Beshear.
US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue physical therapy at home after a June fall, with his absence from public view sparking questions about his health and transparency. He’s not running for re-election and will work from home during the Senate recess, a development that could affect the GOP majority and potential vacancy procedures should replacement rules come into play.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from a rehabilitation center after his June fall and will continue his recovery at home with physical therapy, while his Senate duties are handled from afar as he remains away ahead of the chamber’s recess.
US Senator Mitch McConnell has returned home nearly two months after being hospitalised for a fall that led to a brief unconscious period and a mild case of pneumonia. He says he will continue an intensive home-based physical-therapy regimen and stay engaged with staff and colleagues on Senate business during his recovery.
McConnell has been discharged from rehabilitation and will continue at-home physical therapy after a fall and pneumonia, keeping him away from the Senate as lawmakers wrap up business and face votes, including confirming Todd Blanche as US attorney general.
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation center after recovering from a mid-June fall; he will continue his recovery at home and work remotely, with no timeline for returning to the Senate as he nears retirement at the end of his term.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from the rehabilitation center after his fall and will continue his recovery at home with an intensive physical-therapy regimen, thanking doctors, nurses, therapists and Kentuckians, and saying he will stay engaged with Senate business.