Mitch McConnell

Republican leader’s health scares have renewed discussion about who will follow after him.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell dismissed questions Wednesday about whether he’ll retire, vowing to serve out his terms as Republican leader and as a senator from Kentucky.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday dismissed questions on the status of his health, directing the media to a doctor’s report that found he had not suffered a stroke or seizure while freezing up in two public appearances.

The U.S. Capitol physician says 81-year-old Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of a stroke or seizure disorder.

The Capitol’s attending physician said he “conferred” with Mitch McConnell’s neurology team and that “occasional lightheadedness is not uncommon in concussion recovery.”

The Republican leader remained silent for more than 30 seconds after being asked if he will run for re-election.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze again during a gaggle with reporters in Covington, Kentucky, stopping for more than 30 seconds after he was asked if he would run for re-election.

Some Republican senators harbor concerns about Mitch McConnell’s health, saying they have personally witnessed changes in the minority leader, 81, after he fell and sustained a concussion in March.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., stopped speaking and appeared to freeze in the middle of a news conference on Wednesday. He was escorted away and returned minutes later, saying “I’m fine.”

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suddenly stopped speaking during a weekly Republican leadership press conference on Wednesday afternoon, appearing to freeze, and then went silent and was walked away.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has been released from the hospital after treatment for a concussion and will continue to recover in an inpatient rehabilitation facility.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is being treated for a concussion and will remain hospitalized for several days after he tripped and fell.

The Senate minority leader was reportedly at a private event when he tripped and fell.

The president took a trip to Kentucky to talk about a bipartisan infrastructure success story.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., opened a news conference on Tuesday with a comment on former President Donald Trump having dinner with rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, and White Nationalist Nick Fuentes.

Sen. Rick Scott announced a challenge to Sen. Mitch McConnell for the top Republican leadership job in the Senate during a meeting of the GOP members on Tuesday. A spokesman for Scott, of Florida, confirmed the announcement. The Kentucky Republican has held the leadership position since 2007, making him the longest-serving GOP leader in Senate history. For more on this story,...

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., sent thoughts and prayers to the people of the United Kingdom regarding Queen Elizabeth.

The end of Roe v. Wade started in the Senate.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday that he is “comfortable” with the contours of a bipartisan deal on gun legislation and will back it if the measure “ends up reflecting what the framework indicates.”  “I’m comfortable with the framework and if the legislation ends up reflecting what the framework indicates, I’ll be supporting” it, McConnell said. The powerful Republican’s...