Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is calling for a change in Senate Republicans’ leadership. During an appearance on Fox News’ Laura Ingraham’s show Thursday evening, Hawley was asked if he was concerned Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) staying in his leadership position could hurt Republicans’ electoral prospects. “Yeah, I am concerned. I get asked about it constantly. I understand why people are concerned about it, I’m concerned about it,” he responded. Hawley added, “Listen, Laura, I’ll be honest with you, I didn’t vote for Mitch McConnell for leader. He is...

As the 81 year-old Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has had multiple health scares in the past two months, there is growing speculation as to who would take over as the GOP’s Senate leader if the Kentucky Republican can no longer serve in his role. In July, McConnell appeared to freeze up during a weekly GOP press conference and had to be ushered away by other Senate Republicans. Just over one month later, McConnell froze up again during a press conference in Kentucky. During the press conference in Kentucky, McConnell...

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., called this week for his conference's floor leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, to step down from his top post amid health concerns. He joins a growing number of Republicans, including the conservative magazine National Review, that have called for the 81-year-old GOP leader since 2007 to step aside. "If you're concerned about the president's ability to do his job — and I am, and a lot of Republicans say they are — you have to be concerned when it's someone from your own party," Hawley...

“On some things, Leader McConnell and I disagree vehemently,” said Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader. “On others, we agree and work together to get done.” The legislative stances of the G.O.P. leader and his usual opponents are aligned on Ukraine, spending and impeachment as he faces mounting health scrutiny. Senator Chuck Schumer was downright effusive when asked about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health status after the Kentucky Republican’s second frozen moment before television cameras last week. “I’m very glad to see McConnell back,” Mr. Schumer, the New York Democrat and...

Senator Rand Paul questions the diagnosis put forward about Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s episodes ‘freezes’ that have happened recently. He isn’t buying the Capitol Hill physician’s report that lays the blame on dehydration. Rand Paul is an ophthalmologist who has practiced medicine for more than 25 years. Dr. Brian Monahan said that there is no evidence that McConnell had a stroke or seizure. Paul said it looks like a “focal neurological event.” Rand Paul went on to say it doesn’t mean that McConnell can’t serve. Paul is the junior senator...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell brushed aside concerns about his two recent freeze-up episodes and declined to elaborate on what happened Wednesday. The 81-year-old chuckled as reporters peppered him with questions about his very public health scares and insisted he’s been transparent. “Dr. Monahan’s report addressed these concerns,” the Kentucky Republican told reporters during a brief press gaggle. “I really have nothing to add. I think he pretty well covered the subject.” On Tuesday, McConnell’s office released a statement from Capitol Attending Physician Dr.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made his first public appearance Wednesday after freezing up while taking questions from reporters in Kentucky last week. After he briefly spoke about the work Congress has to do to pass 12 spending bills before Sept. 30, to avoid a government shutdown, and reaffirmed his support for Ukraine, McConnell, 81, took questions. Reporters repeatedly asked the senator for details about what made him unable to answer questions — and McConnell, without going into any specifics, pointed to the medical report his office released. “I don’t...

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) appeared to disagree with the Capitol Hill physician's diagnosis of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) sudden freezes this summer. Paul, who spent more than 25 years as an ophthalmologist, said McConnell's episodes appeared more like a "focal neurological event," such as a seizure or a stroke. However, Dr. Brian Monahan, the Capitol's attending physician, said there was no evidence the 81-year-old senator had a stroke or seizure. “I’ve practiced medicine for 25 years, and it doesn’t look like dehydration to me,” Paul told a group...

Washington — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has no plans to step down from the Senate or as the Republican leader as he faces questions about his health following two public episodes in which he froze in recent weeks. "I have no announcements to make," the 81-year-old told reporters on Wednesday about his future in the Senate. "I am going to finish my term as leader and I'm going to finish my Senate term." The longtime Kentucky senator was reelected in 2020 to a term ending in 2027....