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Senate leaders say they've spoken to Mitch McConnell in the hospital
By Mary Clare Jalonick | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
The Senate’s top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues.
Aides to McConnell have declined to release any information...
Key takeaway McConnell, 84, is retiring at the end of his term in January.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
As the situation with Senator Mitch McConnell's health continues, Trophy Club residents may wonder how this could impact the Senate's work on issues relevant to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With McConnell's retirement looming in January, his current health status may affect the transition of power and influence within the Senate. For local communities like Trophy Club, this could have implications for upcoming legislative decisions on topics such as transportation and public safety, which are crucial to the region's growth and development. As the Senate prepares to return to Washington after a two-week recess, Trophy Club residents will be watching to see how McConnell's health and potential return to the Senate might shape the legislative agenda and its impact on the local community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Senate’s top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues.
Aides to McConnell have declined to release any information...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 7, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
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