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McConnell Refuses Video Proof of Recovery as Votes Loom

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC · How we work

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Senator Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill to vote on an Ohio district court nomination.
He was wheeled in a wheelchair, saying his recovery is long and he is not 100%.
Governor Andy Beshear requested video proof of McConnell’s condition, which McConnell refused to provide.
McConnell, retiring as GOP Senate leader in January 2025, said he was there to work on the farm bill.

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Senator Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill to vote on an Ohio district court nomination.
He was wheeled in a wheelchair, saying his recovery is long and he is not 100%.
Governor Andy Beshear requested video proof of McConnell’s condition, which McConnell refused to provide.
McConnell, retiring as GOP Senate leader in January 2025, said he was there to work on the farm bill.