Andy Beshear

During the Kentucky Democrats’ Forward Together Dinner, candidates Jacqueline Coleman and Rocky Adkins faced scrutiny regarding the upcoming primary for governor. Gov. Andy Beshear told reporters that he would not make an endorsement in the race, while McGarvey highlighted the internal tension between the two contenders. While looking toward a unified effort to support a Democratic win in November, both candidates are active competitors, with focus also shifting to preparing for the 2026 midterms.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson kicked off her general election campaign at a small business roundtable in Detroit, embracing Abdul El-Sayed’s message of affordability. She told reporters that while lowering costs for healthcare and housing is key, true affordability also requires increasing wages to address stagnation. Joining the event was Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who reinforced Benson's focus on supporting small businesses to build generational wealth.

A Wisconsin brewery previously offering free beer on the death of President Donald Trump now plans a 'half-price beer day' upon the death of Sen. Mitch McConnell, blaming him for 'about half' of America's problems. The brewery faces permit revocation efforts after regulators cited violations related to beer transportation and taxes.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear loosened Medicaid restrictions in 2020 to expand access to drug treatment during the pandemic, leading to record treatment slots but also rising concerns over fraud, subpar care, and escalating costs. Experts warned of exploitative billing practices, particularly by Addiction Recovery Care, the state's largest drug treatment provider, which may have falsified billing under the relaxed rules.

Ben Crump will join families of three deceased Black teens at the National Urban League conference in Nashville. The teens—Nolan Wells, Daniel Erving, and Tyler Smith—died within three months, with families disputing or awaiting official explanations for their deaths. The event will include speakers like Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Andy Beshear.

The National Urban League Conference is taking place in Nashville this week, featuring speakers including Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and local leaders. The event focuses on addressing racial justice, equal opportunity, and poverty, with the release of the 2026 State of Black America report.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding Sen. Mitch McConnell prove he is fit to serve after a hospital stay or resign. Beshear sent a letter following McConnell's ongoing hospitalization and called for transparency. Public scrutiny of aging officials has increased due to recent health incidents.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear urged Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove his ability to serve after a hospital stay or resign, citing public speculation about his health. Beshear also asked Senate Majority Leader John Thune to investigate if McConnell fails to demonstrate capacity to serve. McConnell remains in a rehabilitation facility and has not been medically cleared to leave.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove his fitness to serve after his hospital discharge or resign. McConnell remains in a rehab facility undergoing physical therapy but has not been medically cleared to return to the Senate. Beshear also urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to investigate McConnell's condition if he cannot demonstrate capability.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell prove his fitness to serve in Congress after his hospitalization and ongoing rehabilitation. Beshear urged McConnell to address the people of Kentucky directly or resign, following McConnell’s discharge but lack of medical clearance to return to work. The governor also called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to investigate if McConnell does not demonstrate his capacity to serve.

The Democratic Governors Association pledged $10 million to support Gov. Katie Hobbs' reelection campaign in Arizona, citing the race as the nation's closest. The Republican Governors Association has not committed funds to Andy Biggs, the Republican nominee, despite his primary victory. Hobbs spent $7.4 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to Biggs' $770,000 in spending.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell demanding proof of his ability to serve or resignation, citing concerns over his health and absence from Senate duties. McConnell, hospitalized in June and currently in rehabilitation, has not voted in the Senate, prompting Beshear to call for an investigation and public address. Legal experts note Beshear lacks authority to act on McConnell's seat until resignation or death.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear demanded U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell provide proof of his ability to serve or resign, citing his hospitalization and absence from the Senate. Beshear also wrote to Senate Republican Leader John Thune, urging an investigation into McConnell's condition and a report to the public. Legal experts state Beshear cannot act on McConnell's seat until the senator resigns or dies.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has demanded Sen. Mitch McConnell either prove his fitness to serve after a hospital stay or resign. McConnell, hospitalized following a fall, has not been medically cleared to leave a rehabilitation facility and will miss key political events and Senate votes. Beshear also urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to investigate if McConnell does not demonstrate his ability to serve.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding Sen. Mitch McConnell prove his fitness to serve after a hospital stay or resign, urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to investigate if McConnell cannot demonstrate capability. The call follows intensified public scrutiny over aging elected officials following recent health incidents.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear urged Sen. Mitch McConnell to resign if he cannot prove his ability to serve, citing his month-long hospitalization after a fall and lack of communication. McConnell's physician stated he is undergoing physical therapy and plans to return to the Senate in January. Beshear also asked Senate Majority Leader John Thune to investigate if McConnell refuses to provide health updates.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demanded that Sen. Mitch McConnell verbally address his health status and ability to serve or resign his seat. The demand follows McConnell's 40-day absence after hospitalization and ongoing speculation about his capacity to serve.

A 15-year-old boy, Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, who was stabbed while defending a 12-year-old girl from sexual harassment in April, was later killed in a shooting months later. A 14-year-old was arrested and charged with murder in the case. Da’Jon’s family and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear praised his bravery, and a GoFundMe was established for his funeral expenses.

A 15-year-old Kentucky boy, Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, who was previously recognized for saving a 12-year-old girl from sexual harassment, was killed in a shooting months later. A 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged with murder in the case. The incident has drawn community and political mourning, with calls to address youth violence.

A 15-year-old Kentucky boy, Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, who was previously stabbed while defending a 12-year-old girl from sexual harassment in April, was killed in a shooting months later. A 14-year-old was arrested and charged with murder in the case.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell remains absent from the Senate after hospitalization and will not attend the Fancy Farm Picnic. His recovery includes physical therapy, and his medical team states he is not yet cleared to return to work. The picnic, a Kentucky tradition, will feature other political candidates.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Mitch McConnell faced prolonged absences due to health issues, with limited public information about their conditions, leading to constituent concerns about seat vacancies and constitutional challenges to removing absent lawmakers.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Mitch McConnell faced prolonged absences from Congress due to health issues, with limited public information about their conditions. This lack of transparency fueled speculation about their status and raised questions about mechanisms to address extended absences of lawmakers. The Constitution outlines qualifications for House and Senate members but does not specify procedures for handling extended vacancies.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear reported receiving two calls from unspecified agencies suggesting Sen. Mitch McConnell had died during his hospitalization. McConnell's office later stated he was treated for a fall and pneumonia but denied reports of a heart attack or stroke. Beshear publicly urged McConnell to provide transparency about his health, similar to his past actions regarding former President Joe Biden.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear stated he received two calls from unspecified agencies suggesting Sen. Mitch McConnell had died during his hospitalization. McConnell's office later confirmed he was treated for a fall and pneumonia but denied reports of a heart attack or stroke, with no timeline provided for his return to the Senate.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear awarded over $6.1M in state funding to support site and building development in Cumberland, Fayette, Madison, Russell, and Scott counties through the Kentucky Development Initiative. The Burkesville-Cumberland County Industrial Development Authority plans a multi-phase project in the Cumberland River Industrial Park, including infrastructure improvements and utility expansions, with $1.3M in state support allocated for the initiative.

Sen. Mitch McConnell disclosed hospitalization due to a fall, during which he was briefly unconscious, and confirmed treatment for mild pneumonia. He denied serious injuries and stated he is recovering in a rehabilitation facility, while Republicans face a reduced Senate majority as he remains absent.

Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed a fall led to his hospitalization and subsequent stay at a rehabilitation center, explaining the delay in disclosing his condition. He stated he will not return to the Senate immediately but continues working with staff on Senate business.

Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed a fall led to his hospitalization, ending weeks of speculation about his health. He is now in a rehabilitation center and will not return to the Senate immediately, though he continues to work with his staff.

Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed his hospitalization was due to a fall after weeks of speculation about his health. He is now in a rehabilitation center and will not return to the Senate immediately, while continuing to work with his staff. A photo with his wife Elaine Chao was shared to address rumors about his condition.

Sen. Mitch McConnell disclosed that a fall led to his hospitalization, revealing he also had mild pneumonia and is undergoing tests. He is now in a rehabilitation center and not returning to the Senate immediately, with his physician noting 'post-polio condition' as a factor in multiple falls this year.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear demanded Sen. Mitch McConnell disclose his undisclosed medical condition, citing past concerns over a former president's health. McConnell has been absent from the Senate for three weeks following hospitalization in June, with his office withholding details about his condition.

Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demanded Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell disclose his undisclosed medical condition, citing past concerns over former President Trump's health. McConnell has been absent from the Senate for three weeks following hospitalization in June, with his office providing no specific details about his condition or return timeline.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide a public update on his health after three weeks of silence following his hospitalization. McConnell, a Republican, was hospitalized on June 14 and has not released specific details about his condition, leading to speculation about his prognosis and potential Senate return.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is requesting Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide a public update on his health after three weeks of silence following his hospitalization. McConnell, who was hospitalized June 14, has not disclosed specific details about his condition, leading to speculation about his ability to return to Senate duties. The article notes unresolved questions about Senate succession if McConnell's seat becomes vacant before his term ends in January.

Governor Andy Beshear requested Senator Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health after he was hospitalized 24 days ago. Beshear emphasized the need for transparency regarding McConnell's condition amid media speculation.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has asked Sen. Mitch McConnell to disclose more about his health after three weeks of silence following his hospitalization. McConnell's condition remains undisclosed, fueling speculation about his ability to hold office, while Kentucky's Senate succession law could leave his seat vacant until January if he resigns after August 3.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has demanded a health update on Mitch McConnell. The request was made during a news conference in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has demanded a health update on hospitalized Senator Mitch McConnell. Kentucky law mandates a special election to fill the remainder of McConnell's term if he vacates his seat by August 3.

Kentucky's governor has written an open letter to Mitch McConnell, a Republican senator, requesting he provide more information about his condition.