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- U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) left rehab on Aug. 6, 2026, following a June 14, 2026 fall.
- U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) urged residents to show grace to McConnell, noted November retirement and said his September vote could decide farm bill.
- Governor Andy Beshear demanded updates on McConnell’s health, criticizing the information, as McConnell’s and Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) absences and Democratic opposition stalled the farm bill before August recess.
