Republican Senators

• McConnell sidesteps health concerns in U.S. Senate, doctor rules out stroke

  The 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.

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  Sep 5, 2023
  
• Top Republican Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again, raising health concerns

  The 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. News

  Aug 30, 2023
  
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• Mitch McConnell says ‘I’m fine’ after freezing during remarks to reporters

  The Republican Senate leader, who later returned to his press conference and answered questions, appeared to freeze up and stared vacantly for around 20 seconds.

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  Jul 26, 2023
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• Mitch McConnell released from hospital after suffering ‘minor rib fracture’ in fall

  The 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. News

  Mar 13, 2023
• Senior Republican Mitch McConnell being treated for a concussion after a fall

  A spokesperson for the 81-year-old said he would remain hospitalized "for a few days of observation and treatment," without further details.

  U.S. News

  Mar 9, 2023
• Latest Trump-backed Republican health care bill likely lacking votes to pass

  Nevada Republican Dean Heller became the fifth GOP senator to declare his opposition to the party's banner legislation.

  Politics

  Jun 24, 2017
• Donald Trump calls on Republican senators to muster support for healthcare bill

  Five Republican senators have announced they will not support the bill, which is designed to repeal and replace Obamacare.

  Politics

  Jun 23, 2017
• GOP senators warn Iran-US nuclear deal may not last

  Republican senators are warning that any agreement the Obama administration strikes with Iran to limit Tehran's nuclear program may be short-lived unless Congress approves the deal.

  Politics

  Mar 9, 2015