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Mitch McConnell, 82, falls down the stairs while leaving Senate chamber, sparks calls for retirement
This follows Mitch McConnell's several public episodes in which he has appeared to freeze for several seconds while taking questions from reporters
Former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell Falls Again At The Capitol
The 82-year-old Kentucky senator fell twice at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday but appeared to suffer no major injuries.
Mitch McConnell falls down stairs while walking from Senate chamber: report
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) reportedly fell down a set of stairs on Wednesday while he was leaving the United States Senate. Punchbowl News' Diego Areas Munhoz reports that, after falling down the stairs,
Rep. Andy Barr to make 2026 Senate run if McConnell retires
CBS News reported that Republican Rep. Andy Barr intends to run for the seat if McConnell announces his retirement. They said this came from sources at a Republican campaign retreat in Palm Beach over the weekend.
Sen. Mitch McConnell falls down stairs inside US Capitol building
Sen. Mitch McConnell fell down some stairs while leaving the Senate Wednesday, according to CNN. The incident happened after he participated in the vote to confirm Scott Turner as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat
McConnell is up for reelection in 2026, and he has not said whether he plans to run again for an eighth Senate term.
Mitch McConnell ‘fine’ after falling twice on Capitol Hill, forcing him to use wheelchair
Former Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell fell on a small set of stairs on Wednesday as he was exiting the Senate ...
Mitch McConnell using a wheelchair after falling down stairs at the Capitol
A spokesman for McConnell said the 82-year-old senator is "fine" and using a wheelchair “purely as a precautionary measure." ...
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Mitch McConnell's health issues laid bare in new statement as he's spotted in wheelchair
Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has addressed concerns about his health after he was spotted using a wheelchair following a fall at ...
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Former GOP leader McConnell falls while exiting Senate chamber after Turner confirmation vote
Former Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky ... Most recently, McConnell fell at the Capitol in December while leaving a Senate GOP luncheon. The fall wasn't seen by reporters, ...
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McConnell slips and falls outside Senate Chamber
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) slipped and fell on the stairs leaving the Senate Chamber on Wednesday afternoon, prompting concerned aides to rush to help the ...
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McConnell ‘Fine’ After Falling Twice On Capitol Hill, Forced To Use Wheelchair
Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.), who will succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leader in January, told reporters ...