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Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event

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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky today.

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  1. WHAS Louisville

    WATCH: Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    According to video from a local news station, the 81-year-old McConnell was asked whether he would run for reelection in 2026.

  2. Wfmy News 2

    Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky today.

  3. The Boston Globe

    McConnell appears to freeze during Kentucky press conference in second such incident this summer (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Wednesday’s episode comes about a month after Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left a press conference at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., after he trailed off during his remarks and didn’t immediately continue speaking.

  4. amNewYork

    Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell experiences another freeze-up at Kentucky event (opens amNewYork)

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    Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on

  5. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    At Kentucky event, Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The reaction from the Senate GOP leader was similar to an occurrence in July, when he froze for about 20 seconds at a news conference in the Capitol.

  6. Roll Call

    McConnell briefly freezes at event in Kentucky (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly froze while answering reporters' questions in Kentucky on Wednesday.

  7. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Sen. Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again at a Kentucky event (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze again during a gaggle with reporters in Covington, Kentucky, stopping for more than 30 seconds after he was asked if he would run for re-election.

  8. Triblive

    Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday, weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington.

  9. Voice of America

    US Senate Republican Leader McConnell Briefly Freezes at Event (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    McConnell's behavior was similar to an incident when he froze for about 20 seconds during a Washington news conference in July

  10. AL.com

    Mitch McConnell freezes up at Kentucky event, unable to answer question about reelection (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The 81-year-old was asked whether he would run for reelection. The senator asked the reporter to repeat the question before trailing off.

  11. Fox News

    McConnell freezes up again during Kentucky news conference (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell freezes again during a Covington, Kentucky, news conference, one month after his first freeze-up.

  12. Anchorage Daily News

    Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again during questioning (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    McConnell eventually answered additional questions but was halting and appeared to have some difficulty speaking.

  13. WHDH Boston

    McConnell appears to freeze while speaking with reporters in Kentucky - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for about 30 seconds on Wednesday while speaking with reporters after a speech in Covington, Kentucky.The incident is similar

  14. The Guardian

    Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again for more than 30 seconds (opens The Guardian)

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    Republican Senate minority leader, 81, had a similar but shorter incident several weeks ago

  15. New York Times

    McConnell Freezes Up a Second Time While Addressing Reporters (opens New York Times)

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    The episode, which took place in the Republican leader’s home state of Kentucky, intensified questions about his future in the Senate.

  16. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again at podium (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday, weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington.

  17. Wyoming Public Media

    Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again while talking to reporters in Kentucky (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze momentarily at an event in Covington, Ky. McConnell also froze in July at a news conference on Capitol Hill, going silent before being escorted away.

  18. East Idaho News

    McConnell appears to freeze while speaking with reporters in Kentucky (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    (CNN) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for about 30 seconds on Wednesday while speaking with reporters after a speech in Covington, Kentucky. The incident is similar to an episode McConnell experienced at the US Capitol late last month and is likely to raise additional que…

  19. Washington Post

    Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again while talking to reporters (opens Washington Post)

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    The incident mirrored another occasion when McConnell, the Senate minority leader, abruptly stopped speaking last month.

  20. WMUR

    VIDEO: Sen. Mitch McConnell appears to freeze during media gaggle before being escorted out (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to have some trouble understanding and speaking with reporters during a media gaggle in Kentucky on Wednesday.

  21. CBS News

    Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again during exchange with reporters (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The incident marks the second time McConnell appeared to freeze and fall silent for several seconds.

  22. New York Post

    Mitch McConnell freezes up again during Kentucky press conference (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to have another bout of verbal paralysis Wednesday when asked if he plans to vie for reelection in 2026.

  23. Independent Journal Review

    McConnell Freezes Up Again Weeks After Health Scare (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    "Did you hear the question senator?"

  24. Portland Press Herald

    Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again while speaking (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The latest incident adds to the questions in recent months about McConnell’s health and whether the Kentucky Republican will remain in his leadership post.

  25. ABC 13 Houston

    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze in front of reporters (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    The incident is similar to an episode McConnell experienced at the U.S. Capitol late last month and is likely to raise additional questions about the fitness of the 81-year-old to lead the Senate Republican caucus.

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