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Kentucky governor asks Mitch McConnell to tell people how he's doing

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Newest development Jul 12, 2026 · 4 reportsMitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been hospitalized since June 14, but he and his staff have remained tight-lipped on his health status.

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    Kentucky governor asks Mitch McConnell to tell people how he's doing

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  2. McConnell’s absence prompts new Beshear demand for health update

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    Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength

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  1. Newsweek

    Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Wants Health Update on Mitch McConnell (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Andy Beshear urges Mitch McConnell to give a public health update amid rising concern in Kentucky.

  2. Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

    Gov. Beshear asks Sen. McConnell for health update (opens Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW))

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    Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)'s feed description

    Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is publicly asking U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health, saying Kentuckians deserve more information amid growing concerns about the longtime senator's ability to serve.

  3. CBS News

    Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health (opens CBS News)

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    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.

  4. The Hill

    Beshear requests McConnell health update (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) sent a letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)’s office on Wednesday, asking for a health update on the senator after he was admitted to the hospital on June 14. “Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the health and well-being …

  5. Conservative Review

    Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Demands Mitch McConnell Publicly Disclose Health Status (opens Conservative Review)

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    Conservative Review's feed description

    'I request that you fully update Kentuckians'

  6. NBC News

    Kentucky governor urges McConnell to be ‘transparent’ and give an update on his health (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Mitch McConnell for an update on his health and whether he believes he can continue to serve in the role.

  7. Rocket City Now

    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requests update on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health (opens Rocket City Now)

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    Rocket City Now's feed description

    "Allowing speculation to continue in the media is not fair to the Senator or to Kentuckians," the governor said.

  8. News Nation Now

    Kentucky governor asks Mitch McConnell to tell people how he's doing (opens News Nation Now)

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    Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been hospitalized since June 14, but he and his staff have remained tight-lipped on his health status.

  9. Deseret News

    Kentucky governor requests health update on Sen. McConnell amid 3-week hospital stay (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is requesting Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health as the 84-year-old senator remains hospitalized for a fourth week. In a letter sent to McConnell on Wednesday, the Democratic governor pressed the senator to “fully update” Kentuckians on the status of h…

  10. Fox News

    McConnell faces fresh calls to come clean about health issues (opens Fox News)

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    Andy Beshear sent a letter demanding Mitch McConnell disclose his health status as leaked audio revealed the senator was unconscious in June.

  11. Truthout

    Beshear Demands McConnell Update Constituents on Current Health Status (opens Truthout)

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    Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has not issued a personal public statement since being hospitalized on June 14.

  12. The National Pulse

    Kentucky Governor Presses Hospitalized McConnell for Health Update as Rumors Swirl. (opens The National Pulse)

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    Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has requested Senator Mitch McConnell to publicly update his health status following persistent rumors about his condition.

  13. American Greatness

    Kentucky Governor Beshear Presses Senator Mitch McConnell to Release Health Update (opens American Greatness)

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    Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is calling on Senator Mitch McConnell to publicly disclose more about his health after the longtime Republican lawmaker remained out of […] Source

  14. Just the News

    Kentucky governor repeats call for McConnell health update: 'Let’s end the crazy speculation' (opens Just the News)

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    Beshear wrote a letter to McConnell on Wednesday seeking more information about his health status.

  15. Washington Examiner

    Scott Jennings predicts an update on Mitch McConnell’s health by Monday (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Conservative commentator Scott Jennings on Friday said he expects an update on Sen. Mitch McConnell‘s (R-KY) health to come early next week when the Senate heads back into session. The Kentucky lawmaker’s medical emergency last month has resulted in a lengthy hospital stay with few updates, which ha…

  16. Seattle Times

    McConnell’s absence prompts new Beshear demand for health update (opens Seattle Times)

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    Last week, McConnell's office said that his condition was improving. It didn't respond to a request for comment on Saturday.

  17. 12News Now Beaumont

    'Just tell us what’s going on': Kentucky governor again calls for health update from Sen. Mitch McConnell (opens 12News Now Beaumont)

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    Former McConnell adviser Scott Jennings also weighed in, saying the senator's team needs to update constituents by Monday when the Senate comes back into session.

  18. AL.com

    Alabama native and longtime GOP senator releases health update after weeks of speculation (opens AL.com)

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    Sen. Mitch McConnell broke weeks of silence Sunday.

  19. The Brunswick News

    After weeks of health rumors, Mitch McConnell shares update on condition (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    After weeks of speculation and vague insights into the health of Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, a statement was released Sunday from both McConnell and his physician. His doctor, who was unnamed in the statement, said that McConnell was treated for…

  20. Al Jazeera

    Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The US Republican senator has been absent from Congress during a weeks-long hospitalisation, spurring party concern.

  21. CBS News

    Latest on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health update (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell released an update on his health over the weekend after questions swirled about his well-being. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

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