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Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell

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Newest development Aug 17, 2026 · 2 reportsKentucky governor on Democratic socialism and Mitch McConnell’s health status

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.

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    Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell

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    Kentucky governor on Democratic socialism and Mitch McConnell’s health status

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  1. CBS News

    Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell (opens CBS News)

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    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Beshear says ‘I’ve heard nothing’ from McConnell, urges senator to ‘call in’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) criticized Senate Republicans over the prolonged absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), arguing that the senator owes his constituents a public explanation about his ability to continue serving. “I have heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell.

  3. The Hill

    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he's 'heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell' (opens The Hill)

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    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has "heard absolutely nothing back from" Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following his weekslong hospitalization. Beshear, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, made the admission in an interview with …

  4. New York Post

    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has ‘heard absolutely nothing’ from recovering Mitch McConnell (opens New York Post)

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    McConnell (R-Ky.) last cast a Senate roll call vote June 11, three days before he was hospitalized after falling at his Capitol Hill home.

  5. Breitbart News

    KY Gov. Andy Beshear: ‘Absolutely Nothing Back’ from Mitch McConnell After Demands for Health Update (opens Breitbart News)

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    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said Sunday that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has not responded to his requests for more information about the senator’s health and ability to serve following a hospitalization and lengthy rehabilitation stay.

  6. KYMA Yuma

    Kentucky governor on Democratic socialism and Mitch McConnell’s health status (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) spoke with Ed O'Keefe on Face the Nation Sunday about Democratic socialism, and if he has heard from Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) office regarding his health status.

  7. Time

    Kentucky Gov. Beshear Keeps Pushing for Info on McConnell’s Health. He Says He’s ‘Heard Absolutely Nothing Back’ (opens Time)

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    It's been more than a month since the Democratic Governor issued a public letter calling on the Republican to update his constituents on the status of his health amid a lengthy hospitalization.

  8. Truthout

    Kentucky Gov Has “Heard Absolutely Nothing” From McConnell Regarding His Health (opens Truthout)

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    Sen. Mitch McConnell has not made a public appearance since a fall at his home in June.

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