How Mitch McConnell’s absence complicates the Senate’s business and war funding

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s current health condition and ongoing absence threatens to complicate the U.S. Senate’s return to business next week.

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s current health condition and ongoing absence threatens to complicate the U.S. Senate’s return to business next week.
Congress is returning from recess on Monday and faces a limited number of days left before the Sept. 30 deadli… [3599 chars]

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer | Published: 2026-07-09T11:11:44Z

Credit: The Philadelphia Inquirer