Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesperson confirmed. The spokesman said Mr. McConnell is getting good care but gave no details about why he was admitted. He has had several health setbacks lately. In February, he spent a week in the hospital with flu‑
Senator Mitch McConnell, who has led the Senate Republican caucus for nearly two decades, was admitted to a hospital early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican Party confirmed his stay but offered no specifics about the reason or location. The 84‑year‑old senator was still act
Senator Warnock asked Treasury Secretary Bessent a direct question during a finance hearing: How would Americans rate the economy? Most people gave it a failing mark. Bessent, however, argued the economy was one of the strongest ever. Warnock pointed out the disconnect wasn't just about opinions but
Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang to appear before the Senate Banking Committee next week. The request, sent on Thursday, frames the hearing as a chance for Huang to explain how Nvidia views U. S. export laws and its business in China. Nvidia’s chips are a key
Gary L. Pudney spent most of his career behind the scenes shaping how millions watched television. For over twenty years at ABC, he moved up from producing specials to running a key division that handled everything from holiday concerts to star-studded awards. His teams put together programs watched
Senator Rebecca Rausch has introduced a budget amendment that would remove the clause in state law allowing candidates to spend unlimited amounts on their own campaigns. The proposal, called “Elections Not For Sale, ” targets the practice that let billionaire Mike Minogue pour more than $13 million
Senator Lamar Alexander, who served Tennessee for many years and once ran for president, has written a new book that calls out former President Trump. In his memoir, Alexander criticizes how the president spoke to a large crowd that later stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The senator says Trum
Senator Joni Ernst said the Biden team talked about giving large forgivable loans to Planned Parenthood during COVID, but used a secret label “Benghazi” in emails to hide the plan. The SBA chief of staff replied “Yes, let’s talk Benghazi” after a senior attorney asked for a meeting. Ernst claims t
Senator Chris Murphy was recently on television trying to explain why a candidate from Maine has a Nazi symbol inked on his arm. He claimed it was the result of trauma and that people deserve a second chance. The story stirred up debate about how politicians justify questionable pasts. The discussi
Gary’s mayor pulled back the curtain on the city’s latest progress during his annual speech, but not everyone agrees on what counts as real improvement. While crime numbers look better than they have in decades—homicides dropped 30% from 2024 to 2025 and gun deaths fell by 24%—critics say those wins
