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Mitch McConnell back in Senate to cast first vote since disappearing from public life in June
Former Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill on Monday, his first return to work – and the first time he has been seen in public – since the Kentucky senator was hospitalized in June after suffering a fall. The senator said in a statement that he would cast a vote Monday evening, when the chamber was set to vote on a nomination to fill an opening on a district court bench in Ohio, shortly before he spoke to reporters on the Hill.
Mitch McConnell noticeably absent as senators return to Capitol Hill
Senator Mitch McConnell missed the Senate's return on Monday following the August recess after recovering from pneumonia and a stay at a rehabilitation center. Aides to McConnell informed Republican leadership that the 84-year-old senator is expected to return to Capitol Hill by Wednesday. McConnell's absence will force him to miss a key Tuesday vote on the Clarity Act, which proposes new cryptocurrency regulations for federal officials. Kentucky Gov.
Mitch McConnell says he’s casting first Senate vote since disappearing from public life in June
Follow Mitch McConnell says he’s casting first Senate vote since disappearing from public life in June Mon, September 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM EDT Senator Mitch McConnell might be returning to work, according to Scott Jennings. McConnell was reportedly hospitalized in mid-June (AFP/Getty) Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Tucker Carlson backs Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
John Bowden A wave of Republican attacks against two Muslim Democrats has ended with one of the most prominent right-wing commentators in the country endorsing Abdul El-Sayed for Senate. Tucker Carlson wrote in his newsletter on Friday that El-Sayed's opponent, Mike Rogers, was unfit for office and defended him over his past criticism of the war on terror.
Mitch McConnell a no-show as Senate returns and questions about his extended absence remain a mystery
Mitch McConnell, the former leader of the Republican Senate caucus, was a no-show on Monday as the chamber returned from its August recess, extending his summer-long, mystery-shrouded absence from his elected post. McConnell remained in the hospital and later a rehab center for weeks before he was discharged in early August.
Mitch McConnell a no-show as Senate returns and questions about his extended absence remain a mystery
Follow Mitch McConnell a no-show as Senate returns and questions about his extended absence remain a mystery Mon, September 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT Mitch McConnell a no-show as Senate returns and questions about his extended absence remain a mystery Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Tucker Carlson backs Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
A wave of Republican attacks against two Muslim Democrats has ended with one of the most prominent right-wing commentators in the country endorsing Abdul El-Sayed for Senate. Tucker Carlson wrote in his newsletter on Friday that El-Sayed's opponent, Mike Rogers, was unfit for office and defended him over his past criticism of the war on terror.
Tucker Carlson backs Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
A wave of Republican attacks against two Muslim Democrats has ended with one of the most prominent right-wing commentators in the country endorsing Abdul El-Sayed for Senate. Tucker Carlson wrote in his newsletter on Friday that El-Sayed's opponent, Mike Rogers, was unfit for office and defended him over his past criticism of the war on terror.
White House attacks journalist over reports on Trump aide Natalie Harp
The White House social media team attacked independent journalist Aaron Rupar after he highlighted that aide Natalie Harp accompanied Donald Trump on his trip to Ireland. The official Rapid Response 47 account called Rupar a "sick, deluded freak" after he posted on X about Harp travelling with the president to his golf resort in Doonbeg for the Irish Open.
Mike Johnson leads Republicans in skeptical response to Trump’s $5,000 election ‘bribe’
Speaker Mike Johnson gave his reaction to Donald Trump's promise to send Americans a $5,000 check if they protected Republican majorities in Congress during the upcoming midterm elections on Sunday. The speaker's refusal to guarantee that such a measure could pass a Republican House and Senate was just one more sign that Trump's latest Hail Mary was falling flat on Capitol Hill.
White House attacks journalist over reports on Trump aide Natalie Harp
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Trump team attacks reporter for Natalie Harp comments
The White House social media team took time to lash out at a reporter after the journalist pointed out that Donald Trump's aide Natalie Harp was among the aides following the president to his golf club in Ireland this weekend.
Trump team rants at reporter for pointing out Natalie Harp with president on Ireland visit
The White House social media team took time to lash out at a reporter after the journalist pointed out that Donald Trump's aide Natalie Harp was among the aides following the president to his golf club in Ireland this weekend.
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Former Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill on Monday, his first return to work – and the first time he has been seen in public – since the Kentucky senator was hospitalized in June after suffering a fall. The senator said in a statement that he would cast a vote Monday evening, when the chamber was set to vote on a nomination to fill an opening on a district court bench in Ohio, shortly before he spoke to reporters on the Hill.
Trump's $5k 'bribe' is no match for Republicans' plummeting polling
John Bowden Donald Trump's latest desperate act has even Republicans scratching their heads. As he cajoled voters from the Dallas stage Wednesday evening, the president's message turned to a surprise topic: A $5,000 payout he said would go to every adult American — if Republicans keep their majorities in both chambers of Congress this fall.
Trump’s $5,000 ‘bribe’ to Americans is no match for Republicans’ plummeting polling
As he cajoled voters from the Dallas stage Wednesday evening, the president's message turned to a surprise topic: A $5,000 payout he said would go to every adult American — if Republicans keep their majorities in both chambers of Congress this fall. Asked about it on Thursday, John Thune, the Republican Senate leader, told Fox News that the chamber would "cross that bridge when we come to it," and declined to get directly on board in an interview Thursday morning.
Trump tells supporters they'll ‘go to hell' if they don't vote
Donald Trump concluded the Republican midterm convention in Dallas by leading attendees in a mock pledge of allegiance to support his allies. During his address, Trump warned supporters that failing to vote in the upcoming midterm elections would cause them to go to hell. Trump's wide-ranging speech overshadowed earlier remarks by Vice President JD Vance, who paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Trump makes convention audience swear pledge of allegiance to vote Republican - or go to hell
Follow Trump makes convention audience swear pledge of allegiance to vote Republican - or go to hell Thu, September 10, 2026 at 11:55 PM EDT Trump makes convention audience swear pledge of allegiance to vote Republican - or go to hell Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Trump makes convention audience swear pledge of allegiance to GOP
Donald Trump rounded out the final night of his two-day Republican midterm convention in Dallas by leading his audience in a mock version of the Pledge of Allegiance in which he made his followers promise to vote for his allies in the upcoming elections.
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’ Fri, September 11, 2026 at 1:55 a.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’ Health Secretary Robert F.
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’ Fri, 11 September 2026 at 1:55 am UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’ Health Secretary Robert F.
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spread a conspiracy theory blaming the Biden administration for creating a "child trafficking ring" during his primetime speech Thursday evening at the Republican convention in Dallas. RFK Jr.'s speech came on the second night of a two-day convention aimed at boosting the GOP's flagging midterm hopes with just two months to go before voters hit the polls.
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’
John Bowden Fri, 11 September 2026 at 1:55 am UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spread a conspiracy theory blaming the Biden administration for creating a "child trafficking ring" during his primetime speech Thursday evening at the Republican convention in Dallas.
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’
John Bowden Fri 11 September 2026 at 1:55 am UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spread a conspiracy theory blaming the Biden administration for creating a "child trafficking ring" during his primetime speech Thursday evening at the Republican convention in Dallas.
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spread a conspiracy theory blaming the Biden administration for creating a "child trafficking ring" during his primetime speech Thursday evening at the Republican convention in Dallas. RFK Jr.'s speech came on the second night of a two-day convention aimed at boosting the GOP's flagging midterm hopes with just two months to go before voters hit the polls.
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spread a conspiracy theory blaming the Biden administration for creating a “child trafficking ring” during his primetime speech Thursday evening at the Republican convention in Dallas. RFK Jr.’s speech came on the second night of a two-day convention aimed at boosting the GOP’s flagging midterm hopes with just two months to go before voters hit the polls.
RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’
Follow RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’ Thu, September 10, 2026 at 9:55 PM EDT RFK Jr. accuses Democrats of turning federal government into ‘child trafficking ring’ Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Health Secretary Robert F.
Trump invokes dad of wealthy Princess Di boyfriend to attack Iran
Donald Trump made an off-color reference to the father of Princess Diana's boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, during his remarks Wednesday at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas as he joked about his war in Iran. The president delivered the keynote address on night one of the two-day convention in Texas, where Republicans are trying to rally support for flagging candidates nationwide in the face of a resurgent Democratic opposition.
Trump invokes dad of wealthy Princess Di boyfriend to attack Iran
Donald Trump made an off-color reference to the father of Princess Diana's boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, during his remarks Wednesday at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas as he joked about his war in Iran. The president delivered the keynote address on night one of the two-day convention in Texas, where Republicans are trying to rally support for flagging candidates nationwide in the face of a resurgent Democratic opposition.
Fetterman goes MAGA in Trump tribute video at GOP convention
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman was a surprise virtual guest at Wednesday's Republican convention in Dallas, Texas.
Trump invokes dad of wealthy Princess Di boyfriend to make crass joke about Iranians
Donald Trump made an off-color reference to the father of Princess Diana's boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed during his remarks Wednesday at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas as he joked about his war in Iran. The president delivered the keynote address on night one of the two-day convention in Texas, where Republicans are trying to rally support for flagging candidates nationwide in the face of a resurgent Democratic opposition.
Fetterman goes MAGA in Trump tribute video at GOP convention
John Bowden Democratic Sen. John Fetterman was a surprise virtual guest at Wednesday's Republican convention in Dallas, Texas.
Fetterman goes MAGA in Trump tribute video at GOP convention
Fetterman goes MAGA in Trump tribute video at GOP convention Wed, September 9, 2026 at 11:18 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman was a surprise virtual guest at Wednesday's Republican convention in Dallas, Texas, according to a report from Axios.
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