The Hill
Seven Senate Republicans to Trump: Maybe Don't Roll Out the Red Carpet for Putin
Seven Republican senators politely ask Trump to maybe not give Putin a G20 stage in Miami, citing the whole 'war in Ukraine' thing.
2026-09-25
The Hill
2026-08-06
The Guardian
McConnell Checks Out of Rehab, Vows to Continue Being the Senate's Most Mysterious Absentee
Mitch McConnell leaves rehab, promising to continue his recovery at home while the Senate holds its breath and Republicans do the electoral math.
2026-07-14
The Guardian
Senator's Death and Colleague's Vanishment Spark Internet's Favorite Pastime: Blaming Everyone
After Lindsey Graham's death and Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence, the internet does what it does best: invents elaborate theories involving Russia, Israel, Iran, and the Clintons.
2026-07-11
The Guardian Europe
Is Mitch McConnell Secretly Deceased? The GOP's Favorite Game of 'Is He Alive?' Continues
Mitch McConnell's condition remains a mystery weeks after hospitalization, with Republicans disputing claims he's brain dead while avoiding transparency - because nothing says 'democracy' like wondering if your senator is secretly deceased.
2026-07-08
The Guardian
Kentucky Governor Wants to Know What’s Up With Mitch McConnell, Because Apparently ‘No Comment’ Isn’t a Health Update
Andy Beshear asks Mitch McConnell to please share a health update, because the current strategy of ‘mysterious silence’ isn’t reassuring anyone.
2026-06-11
The Guardian
Trump Demands Republicans Pass Unpassable Voting Bill, Receives Mixed Reviews
Trump wants Republicans to pass a voting bill that can't pass and a defense bill that Republicans don't want to pass, all via a procedure that might not work.
The Good Times
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