Mitch McConnell vows to serve his full term as Republican leader

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is seeking to tamp down speculation about his future and make clear that he’ll stay on the job after a health incident earlier this week. “Leader McConnell appreciates the continued support of his colleagues, and plans to serve his full term in المزيد

GOP senators express anxieties about Mitch McConnell’s health — and what comes next

WASHINGTON — Some Republican senators harbor concerns about Mitch McConnell’s health, saying they have personally witnessed changes in the minority leader, 81, after he fell and sustained a concussion in March. Publicly, Senate Republicans are rallying around McConnell, R-Ky., sending him their support and well-wishes. None are calling on him المزيد

Mitch McConnell escorted away from cameras after freezing mid-news conference

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suddenly stopped speaking during a weekly Republican leadership news conference on Wednesday afternoon, appearing to freeze, and then went silent and was walked away. McConnell, R-Ky., had been making his opening remarks when he stopped talking. His Republican colleagues asked if he was المزيد