Coverage dated February 4, 2025
Former GOP leader McConnell falls while exiting Senate chamber after Turner confirmation vote
Headline from FOX 6 Milwaukee
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., fell on a set of stairs as he was exiting the Senate chamber on Wednesday.
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New York Post
Mitch McConnell falls down stairs while exiting Senate chamber after HUD secretary vote ↗ (opens New York Post)Published
New York Post's feed description
Former Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell fell on a small set of stairs on Wednesday as he was exiting the Senate chamber.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Former GOP leader McConnell falls while exiting Senate chamber after Turner confirmation vote ↗ (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)Published
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., fell on a set of stairs as he was exiting the Senate chamber on Wednesday.
Newsweek
Mitch McConnell falls down Senate stairs: What we know ↗ (opens Newsweek)Published
Newsweek's feed description
Longtime GOP Senator Mitch McConnell, 82, fell down the stairs in the Senate after casting a vote, according to multiple reports.
Breitbart News
Mitch McConnell, 83, Falls Down Stairs in Capitol Building ↗ (opens Breitbart News)Published
Breitbart News's feed description
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) fell down the stairs outside the Senate chamber Wednesday, where reporters watched the octogenarian regain his footing.
Washington Examiner
McConnell suffers fall after Senate vote ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)Published
Washington Examiner's feed description
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) had just voted for Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development when he fell.
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