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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

McConnell, 84, explained the long silence about his condition by saying that “folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older.”…

Lindsey Graham, longtime Republican senator, dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

By Seung Min Kim, Mary Clare Jalonick, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

The statement his office posted on social media did not provide any additional details about the circumstances surrounding the Saturday night death of the South Carolina Republican, a former Air Force lawyer who served in Congress for three decades.

What we know about Mitch McConnell's health and hospitalization

By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams

There are questions surrounding the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell after the Kentucky Republican's hospitalization on June 14. Lisa Desjardins reports on what we know.

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Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt.

Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate.

Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Sanders, Platner's longtime backer, joined the chorus Tuesday saying that he spoke with Platner and that "in light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”…

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Graham Platner denied the allegation on Monday, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign.

McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

According to his staff, McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14.

Live Results: Louisiana midterm primary runoffs

Louisiana Republicans will nominate a candidate for U.S. Senate in a primary runoff Saturday, six weeks after denying Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy a shot at a third term.

Senate for 1st time approves war powers resolution to halt Iran conflict

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

While the resolution is largely symbolic, and does not fully carry the force of law, it reflects the growing concerns from a number of Republican lawmakers over both the war and the deal Trump struck with Iran to end it.