Mitch McConnell
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Mitch McConnell, top Republican senator, says he won’t run for re-electionThe long-serving Kentucky senator made the announcement in a speech from the Senate floor Thursday, which was also his 83rd birthday.U.S. NewsFeb 20, 2025
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Republicans choose new Senate leader to succeed Mitch McConnellSen. John Thune is in his fourth Senate term and has promised to work closely with Trump, despite differences the two have had over the years.U.S. NewsNov 13, 2024
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Mitch McConnell expected to step down as Senate Republican leader this yearU.S. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision Wednesday in the well of the Senate.U.S. NewsFeb 28, 2024
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McConnell sidesteps health concerns in U.S. Senate, doctor rules out strokeThe 81-year-old Republican leader ignored reporters' questions about his health at the U.S. Capitol, where he delivered a speech that obliquely referred to last week's incident.U.S. NewsSep 5, 2023
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As older U.S. politicians face health concerns, should there be an age limit?Amid Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell's health scares and concerns over U.S. President Joe Biden's age, there are growing calls for elderly politicians to step aside.U.S. NewsSep 4, 2023
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Top Republican Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again, raising health concernsThe 81-year-old Senate minority leader appeared unable to answer a question about whether he will run for re-election during an event in his home state of Kentucky.U.S. NewsAug 30, 2023
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Mitch McConnell says ‘I’m fine’ after freezing during remarks to reportersThe Republican Senate leader, who later returned to his press conference and answered questions, appeared to freeze up and stared vacantly for around 20 seconds.U.S. NewsJul 26, 2023
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Mitch McConnell released from hospital after suffering ‘minor rib fracture’ in fallThe U.S. Senate Republican leader was released from hospital Monday after treatment for a concussion and will continue to recover in an inpatient rehabilitation facility.U.S. NewsMar 13, 2023
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Senior Republican Mitch McConnell being treated for a concussion after a fallA spokesperson for the 81-year-old said he would remain hospitalized "for a few days of observation and treatment," without further details.U.S. NewsMar 9, 2023
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Joe Biden pitches tax increase for high earners to keep Medicare afloatSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was quick to dismiss the plan, telling reporters that Biden's budget agenda "will not see the light of day."U.S. NewsMar 8, 2023
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