16 July 2026 at 11:17 pm
Summary
GOP senators are divided over Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from the Senate, with Sen. Tommy Tuberville demanding more information about his health and return timeline, while Sen. John Kennedy urged patience. McConnell recently broke his silence, attributing his absence to a fall and pneumonia, but has not specified a return date, leading to concerns among some Republicans ahead of the August recess.
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