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'He's alive': Mitch McConnell in rehab in the hospital, source says

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Speculation has swirled about McConnell's health since he was admitted to the hospital more than three weeks ago.

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  1. Jezebel

    Now It’s Mitch McConnell’s Turn to Field “Is He Alive or Dead?” Questions (opens Jezebel)

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    Very little has been heard about the condition of Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell since he was rushed to the hospital weeks ago.

  2. The New Republic

    MAGA Demands Proof Mitch McConnell Is Alive as His Office Stonewalls (opens The New Republic)

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    MAGA world is not satisfied with the excuses from Senator Mitch McConnell’s office over his sudden disappearance, and are now demanding proof that the former Senate majority leader is still alive. McConnell was admitted to the hospital last month, sparking grave concerns about the Kentucky Republica…

  3. The New Republic

    Mitch McConnell Allies Insist He’s Still Alive After Mass Speculation (opens The New Republic)

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    Republicans are rushing to Mitch McConnell’s defense as rumors swirl that the former Senate majority leader might be dead. Conservative commentator Scott Jennings wrote on X that he spoke to his “old friend” Tuesday morning. “He’s still recovering in the hospital.

  4. PJ Media

  5. Not The Bee

    Republican leaders say they talked to Mitch McConnell on Tuesday but no one believes them and now the memes have begun (opens Not The Bee)

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    No one knows if a U.S. senator is dead or alive.

  6. News Nation Now

    GOP lawmaker says he doesn't know if Mitch McConnell is alive (opens News Nation Now)

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    Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital since June 14, but the nature of his condition remains unknown.

  7. Newsweek

    McConnell Hasn't Been Seen for 3 Weeks—A Republican is Asking if He's Alive (opens Newsweek)

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    Republican Marlin Stutzman says he can't confirm Mitch McConnell is alive, renewing calls for health updates.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Republican congressman says he’s unsure if Mitch McConnell is alive: ‘Very discouraging’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) on Thursday said he’s unsure if Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is alive following weeks of speculation since the lawmaker’s hospitalization following a medical emergency last month. McConnell was hospitalized in June for a medical event that his office has not disclosed.

  9. News Nation Now

    'He's alive': Mitch McConnell in rehab in the hospital, source says (opens News Nation Now)

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    Speculation has swirled about McConnell's health since he was admitted to the hospital more than three weeks ago.

  10. Christian News Alerts

    Republican congressman says he doesn't know whether Mitch McConnell is still alive (opens Christian News Alerts)

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    Rep. Marlin Stutzman, an Indiana Republican, told NewsNation on Thursday that he has no idea whether Sen. Mitch McConnell is alive, a remarkable public admission from a sitting member of Congress about a colleague who has been hospitalized for weeks with almost no official disclosure about his condi…

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