- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear publicly asked Sen. Mitch McConnell to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence since McConnell was hospitalized June 14.
- McConnell’s aides have given few details, sparking speculation, though Republican leaders say he’s alert and still involved in Senate and Kentucky matters.
- McConnell is retiring in January, and Kentucky’s new succession rules mean a vacancy before Aug. 3 could trigger a special election this fall, but a later vacancy would leave the seat empty until January.
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