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Republican senators considering extra leadership meeting after McConnell’s second freeze, report says

‘If a handful goes down that path, it will be a rerun of the last time,’ GOP senator says in reference to past failure to take down McConnell

The Independent UK

Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells

Parkinson’s disease or traumatic brain injury may be to blame, experts say

The Independent UK

From Mitch McConnell to Joe Biden: are US politicians older than in the UK?

Are US politicians so much older? Should there be an upper-age limit in the UK?

Evening Standard

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McConnell cleared to continue work by Senate physician - Roll Call

The Senate’s physician said Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is cleared to continue working after he froze answering questions on Wednesday.

Roll Call

Mitch McConnell cleared for work by congressional doctor after freezing

Physician says 81-year-old Senate Republican leader is ‘medically clear’ to continue with schedule after second freezing episode

The Guardian - US

Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks ageing lawmakers after Mitch McConnell freezes again

While answering questions from reporters on Wednesday, Mitch McConnell experienced another episode of ‘freezing’, leading to questions about his well-being

The Independent UK

Up First briefing: McConnell freezes again; Johannesburg fire, Idalia aftermath

Concerns rise for Mitch McConnell after he froze at another press conference. Flood risks remain after Idalia swept the Southeast. A fire in Johannesburg has killed more than 70 people, many homeless.

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First Thing: Donald Trump allegedly inflated his net worth by as much as $2.2bn in 2014

Lawyers for Letitia James, the New York attorney general, claim he then used that blown-up value for business deals. Plus, how athletes manage to train during scorching heat

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update: airports back ACCC’s legal action against Qantas; four killed in Victoria crash; and Mitch McConnell freezes again

Consumer watchdog accuses airline of false, misleading or deceptive conduct; plus soldiers hospitalised in second NT military accident

The Guardian - AU

US senator Mitch McConnell freezes at press conference for second time in weeks

It comes just over a month after a similar incident

Evening Standard

Mitch McConnell’s health struggles back in focus as he suffers second ‘freeze’ on camera

Republican leader was led away by colleagues just weeks ago after freezing in halls of US Senate, write Gustaf Kilander, John Bowden and Oliver O’Connell

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell freezes for second time

A McConnell aide intervened as reporters questioned if he was okay

Salon

Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again for more than 30 seconds

Republican Senate minority leader, 81, had a similar but shorter incident several weeks ago

The Guardian - US

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday

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Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again while talking to reporters in Kentucky

Sen. Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze momentarily at an event in Covington, Ky. McConnell also froze in July at a news conference on Capitol Hill, going silent before being escorted away.

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell to see doctor after freezing mid-question in another press conference

Kentucky senator’s recent concussion has drawn concern and scrutiny from reporters

Roll Call

McConnell incident highlights seniority of Congress - Roll Call

Wednesday’s incident in which McConnell had difficulty speaking in a public setting comes during heightened concern about political leaders' health.

Roll Call

McConnell briefly freezes at event in Kentucky - Roll Call

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly froze while answering reporters' questions in Kentucky on Wednesday.

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The Conversation

There's no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?

President Joe Biden was “fine,” according to White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt, after tripping over a sandbag at a U.S. Air Force graduation ceremony on June 1, 2023.

The Independent UK

Infrastructure turns into a theme in election-season speeches at Kentucky ham breakfast

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says building roads and bridges shouldn’t be a partisan matter, but his Republican challenger is deflecting any credit away from the incumbent Democrat for a burst of projects underway

Roll Call

McConnell concedes farm bill will be late; Stabenow eyes year-end - Roll Call

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledges what had become increasingly likely: Congress won’t pass a farm bill by Sept. 30.

WEKU

U.S. ‘Drug Czar’ comes to southeastern Kentucky, praises growing nonprofit

A little after noon in downtown Manchester, traffic is light in the Clay County seat. Clay County High School seniors enrolled in a dual credit program are in a place you might not expect any 17-year-olds to be: the public library. They know the nation’s drug czar is in town.…

WEKU

U.S. ‘Drug Czar’ comes to southeastern Kentucky

The nation’s drug czar was in southeastern Kentucky Thursday to discuss the battle against opioids, fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.

The Independent UK

Senate Republican leadership mostly mum after Trump indictment in Georgia

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and many other Republicans do not comment after the fourth indictment of Mr Trump

Roll Call

Newest Trump indictment leaves lawmakers repeating themselves - Roll Call

Members of Congress recycled rhetoric and repeated slogans in response to the Georgia indictment against Donald Trump.

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