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Health mystery shadows McConnell as Senate returns to critical funding debates
politics2 hours ago

Health mystery shadows McConnell as Senate returns to critical funding debates

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has not appeared publicly since June 14 and remains hospitalized with undisclosed illness, prompting questions as Congress reconvenes for a four-week session focused on defense spending and government funding. His absence could complicate GOP efforts with a 53-47 majority and no proxy voting, since he chairs key committees. While his team says he is improving and engaged with staff, Danish-level transparency has been urged by Kentucky Governor Beshear and others. The situation raises broader concerns about aging leaders, succession rules, and how vacancies would be handled—potentially triggering a special election under Kentucky law or leaving the seat empty until January.

via The Guardian|
#government-funding#health#mitch-mcconnell
McConnell’s Hospitalisation Fuels Speculation Over Return to Senate
politics3 days ago

McConnell’s Hospitalisation Fuels Speculation Over Return to Senate

US Senate Republican Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since mid-June with few details released; his prolonged absence has raised questions about when or if he will return to work, potentially affecting the GOP's narrow 53-47 majority and shaping debates on defence funding and other legislation. McConnell’s office says he’s receiving excellent care and staying involved with staff, and he plans to leave office at the end of his term in January 2027, which could trigger a Kentucky special election if he departs early.

via Al Jazeera|
#hospitalisation#kentucky#mitch-mcconnell
McConnell’s hospital mystery deepens as retirement nears
politics4 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.

via The Washington Post|
#health#hospitalization#mitch-mcconnell
Tom Kean Jr.’s Paid Sick Leave Contradiction Highlights GOP Hypocrisy
politics7 days ago

Tom Kean Jr.’s Paid Sick Leave Contradiction Highlights GOP Hypocrisy

New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who cited a private health matter for four months away from voting while collecting a full salary, returned to explain inpatient treatment for depression after having previously voted against paid sick leave and related protections. The piece uses his case to critique US policy on paid leave and portrays broader Republican hypocrisy on health care, while noting similar political patterns and the challenges of empathy in a polarized system.

via The Guardian|
#hypocrisy#mental-health#paid-sick-leave
Colorado GOP ties Democrats to Melat Kiros in swing-district messaging
politics7 days ago

Colorado GOP ties Democrats to Melat Kiros in swing-district messaging

Colorado Republicans roll out a strategy to tie every Democrat to Melat Kiros, the Democratic Socialist who won Denver’s 1st District primary, arguing her left-leaning platform could jeopardize swing districts; Democrats push back that Kiros doesn’t represent the party, though some Democrats show concern about messaging in tossup districts as campaigns heat up.

via The Colorado Sun|
#colorado#democrats#election-2026
Mamdani's 78-degree plea sparks GOP backlash over energy policy
politics8 days ago

Mamdani's 78-degree plea sparks GOP backlash over energy policy

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to set thermostats to 78 degrees, turn off unused lights/electronics, and unplug nonessential devices to prevent overloading the power grid during extreme heat, with city buildings also following the guidance. The post triggered a wave of Republican criticism labeling it socialist, with comments from Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Ted Cruz, and Dave Portnoy; a note acknowledged Texas had previously issued a similar 78-degree recommendation.

via USA Today|
#ac-78#energy-policy#mamdani
Nine Battlegrounds That Could Decide the 2026 Senate
politics9 days ago

Nine Battlegrounds That Could Decide the 2026 Senate

CNN identifies nine Senate seats most likely to determine control in 2026, led by North Carolina, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Alaska, Iowa, Georgia, New Hampshire and Texas. Democrats must defend incumbents and flip four in red-leaning states, aided by strong fundraising, favorable polling, and heavy outside spending now more freely coordinated between campaigns and parties after a Supreme Court ruling.

via CNN|
#2026-elections#battleground-states#democrats
Boebert Blasts Kean’s MIA Absence as Embarrassing
politics10 days ago

Boebert Blasts Kean’s MIA Absence as Embarrassing

Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert publicly blasted New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for his three-month absence from Congress, calling it "embarrassing" and arguing lawmakers should show up to vote regardless of health. Kean later returned to explain he was receiving treatment for depression, saying doctors diagnosed a depressive illness and that hospitalization was part of his recovery. The exchange highlighted tensions over attendance and health in a closely divided House as Kean resumes his duties.

via The Daily Beast|
#congress#depression#lauren-boebert
Kean Jr. Returns to the House After Depression-Related Hospital Stay
politics10 days ago

Kean Jr. Returns to the House After Depression-Related Hospital Stay

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to the House after a four-month absence for hospital treatment following a depression diagnosis; he said recovery took longer than expected and thanked those helping him, signaling he is ready to resume work. His absence had complicated GOP leadership and sparked questions, while Speaker Mike Johnson said there was no conspiracy and emphasized the health issue.

via The Guardian|
#depression#health#politics
Stephen Miller Warns of ‘Game Over’ If Democrats Return to Power
politics10 days ago

Stephen Miller Warns of ‘Game Over’ If Democrats Return to Power

After the Supreme Court’s ruling on mail-in voting, Stephen Miller accused Justice Amy Coney Barrett of caving to the radical left and warned that if Democrats regain power, the court would expand with more justices, add two new Democratic states, and roll back GOP priorities—including the Second Amendment, borders, and police—before noting that Democrats could supposedly elect 'communists.' The remarks sparked a mix of online reactions, some mockingly celebratory and others critical of fear-mongering.

via HuffPost|
#democrats#mail-in-voting#politics
politics10 days ago

GOP revolt halts House floor, stalling Johnson’s election bill and the Pentagon policy

A small group of House Republicans blocked a procedural rule amid grievances with party leaders and the Senate’s handling of a GOP elections bill, effectively freezing floor action and delaying the annual defense-policy bill and related spending as the July 4 recess approaches; Majority Leader Scalise moved to reconsider, but with absences and divisions, Johnson cannot advance the Pentagon bill until GOP disputes are resolved, while Trump has pressed to attach the SAVE America Act to the package.

via Politico|
#defense#elections#house
Trump brands three NY Democrats as the “greatest threat” at faith-based rally
us-politics14 days ago

Trump brands three NY Democrats as the “greatest threat” at faith-based rally

At a Faith & Freedom Coalition conference in Washington, Trump declared that three New York House candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America pose the country’s “greatest threat,” accusing them of trying to end religion and urging Republicans to win in November. He framed the NY surge as a test for voters, attacked perceived socialist influence, and pushed his voting-restriction agenda, including opposition to mail-in voting, while linking broader Democratic policy moves—such as a rent-stabilization decision in New York—to what he described as a national decline.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#republicans#united-states
Trump’s Meltdown and a GOP Tilt Toward White Nationalism Reshape U.S. Politics
politics14 days ago

Trump’s Meltdown and a GOP Tilt Toward White Nationalism Reshape U.S. Politics

Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill and berated senators, prompting a brief GOP pushback in the Senate while House MAGA factions blocked proceedings and Speaker Johnson sent members home. He then pressed for the SAVE Act to curb voting ahead of the 2026 election, signaling a sharper rightward turn and white-nationalist rhetoric within the GOP. The piece also notes a Supreme Court TPS ruling and anti-immigrant comments that deepen divides. Democratic primaries favored progressive challengers, and polls show broad concern about government corruption and wealth concentration, framing Richardson’s view that today’s battles sit within a long-running tradition of government action to address public needs—even as partisan extremism intensifies.

via Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson | Substack|
#democracy#politics#republicans