Mitch McConnell

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman held a markup hearing on his version of the Farm Bill, but the measure failed to move forward due to a 10-11 vote against it. Although debates over SNAP funding are blocking passage, the legislation governs vast agricultural policy and contains crucial provisions for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect broadband program.

Disability advocates are concerned that federal and state policy changes and budget cuts could jeopardize home- and community-based care for people with disabilities, risking a return to institutions. Advocates report that the federal government has withdrawn from decades-old requirements, while state leaders are rolling back services citing budget shortfalls. These efforts are being actively fought by advocates like Rob Stone to preserve crucial support systems.

Senators ended a standoff regarding President Donald Trump’s demands to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill, known as the SAVE America Act. While senators advanced other priorities, such as funding the government until December and passing a sanctions package for Ukraine, the voting bill was not among them. Republican senators planned an alternative approach: trying to approve elements of the vote law through a broader GOP budget package upon returning in September.

Senators ended a standoff over Donald Trump's demands to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill. Though the SAVE America Act was not advanced, Republican senators discussed linking elements of the voting bill to a broader GOP budget package for funding the Iran war and replenishing the Pentagon. During the session, senators also passed a Russian sanctions package and approved government funding into December.

Senators ended a standoff without passing President Donald Trump's demanded voting bill; instead, Republican senators spoke of approving elements as part of a broader GOP budget package to fund the Iran war and replenish the Pentagon. While Trump continued pressuring for the SAVE America Act and changes to filibuster rules, Senate Majority Leader John Thune successfully passed other priorities, including confirming an attorney general and passing a sanctions package against Russia.

Disability advocates are concerned that federal and state policy changes and budget cuts are eroding protections meant to keep people with disabilities living in their communities rather than institutions. The article notes that the federal government has reduced requirements for states to deliver disability services, while state leaders are rolling back community services citing budget shortfalls, impacting programs like Medicaid.

Wisconsin’s Minocqua Brewing Company is facing backlash for planning a 'half-price beer day' promotion when Sen. Mitch McConnell dies, in addition to a free beer offer when Donald Trump dies.

Senator Susan Collins opposes Todd Blanche's confirmation as acting Attorney General, citing concerns over his actions eroding DOJ independence, including approving audit protections for Trump's family and supporting an anti-weaponization fund. Collins' opposition complicates Trump's efforts to confirm Blanche, with Republican leaders needing to secure remaining votes amid skepticism from other GOP senators.

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.

Mitch McConnell is hospitalized and absent from the 146th St. Jerome Picnic in Kentucky. James Comer supporters attended the event.

Sen. Joni Ernst expressed public support for Sen. Mitch McConnell amid growing questions about his health and absence from Congress. Ernst was asked whether McConnell should provide more details about his condition.

A California psychic's advertisement offers a 'chat' with hospitalized Mitch McConnell, featuring a crystal ball that appears to conjure the senator. The ad has been labeled 'cringe' for its insensitivity.

Mitch McConnell is not resigning his Senate seat despite being absent for an extended period. Demands about his tenure have increased, making him the latest senator in such a situation.

Senator Mitch McConnell is not relinquishing his Senate seat and is preparing to participate in a vote scheduled for May. The article explores reasons behind his decision to remain in office.

Hemp businesses and consumers fear the impact of a potential federal ban as a new provision in an appropriations bill seeks to narrow the legal definition of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp cultivation, fueling a $28.4 billion industry with 300,000 jobs, but stricter THC limits could render many products illegal by November 2024.

A War Powers Resolution to limit President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran failed in the U.S. Senate with a 49-50 vote. Three Republican senators—Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, and Susan Collins—supported the measure, while 49 Republicans opposed it. The House passed the resolution, but the Senate did not, despite renewed strikes by U.S. and Saudi forces against Iran-backed militias in Iraq.

Senators are working to advance a long-delayed farm bill ahead of a congressional recess, with the House having passed a version in April. The Senate committee faces challenges over changes to the food stamp program, including disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over reducing error rates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Senators are working to advance a long-delayed farm bill, which establishes national farming and nutrition policies. The Senate Agriculture Committee aims to finalize the bill before an August recess, following the House's passage in April. Partisan disagreements and challenges over changes to the SNAP program, including cost shifts for states, have complicated progress.

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.

The Kentucky governor urges Mitch McConnell to prove his fitness for service or resign and calls on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to investigate McConnell's condition.

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.

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. Beshear urges Mitch McConnell to demonstrate his ability to serve or resign. McConnell's extended absence may disrupt the GOP's slim Senate majority and initiate an untested Kentucky vacancy process.

Kentucky governor demands that Sen. Mitch McConnell prove his ability to serve in the Senate or resign. McConnell is referenced in the context of being in Washington, D.C.

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.

Mitch McConnell, a former Republican leader, has extended his Senate leave and will miss a key political picnic in Kentucky due to ongoing medical recovery. Doctors have not yet cleared him to leave a rehab center where he is undergoing physical therapy after a recent hospitalization.

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.

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains in a rehabilitation facility following a June fall at his Washington home. Doctors have ordered continued physical therapy, preventing him from attending the Fancy Farm Picnic and returning to the Senate. His childhood polio and recent pneumonia complicate his recovery.

Sen. Mitch McConnell will remain in a rehabilitation facility as he continues physical therapy following a fall at his Washington home. Doctors have not cleared him to return to work or attend the Fancy Farm Picnic. His recovery is progressing, but mobility challenges linked to a past polio case persist.

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains in a rehabilitation facility following a June fall at his Washington home. Doctors require him to continue physical therapy, preventing his return to work or attendance at a political event. His childhood polio diagnosis limits mobility, and he has not yet been cleared to return to the Senate.

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.

Sen. Mitch McConnell's office provided an update stating he has not yet been medically cleared to leave rehab. The statement was issued by the congressional Office of Attending Physician.

Senator Mitch McConnell remains in a rehabilitation facility and has not been medically cleared to leave, preventing his attendance at the Fancy Farm picnic in Kentucky. He is undergoing physical therapy to address mobility challenges linked to his childhood polio.

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will miss the annual Fancy Farm picnic due to a serious fall at his Washington home last month. His physician has not cleared him to return to the Senate, and he is still recovering.

Mitch McConnell is continuing his recovery and has not yet been cleared to return to the Senate. His office stated he is undergoing intense physical therapy following a fall last month.