Thursday, July 9, 2026
Vol. VIII
Est. 2019

The Mind Shield

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Tagged: Mitch McConnell

93 articles
Mitch McConnell’s wife breaks her silence.
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Mitch McConnell’s wife breaks her silence.

Elaine Chao, the wife of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), released a statement for the first time on Tuesday after she was spotted…

Jul 7, 2026
McConnell’s wife flew to China days after he was hospitalized, report says.
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McConnell’s wife flew to China days after he was hospitalized, report says.

The wife of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reportedly left the country after he was hospitalized for an apparent heart attack. Elaine Chao,…

Jul 4, 2026
McConnell remains hospitalized, spokesperson says.
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McConnell remains hospitalized, spokesperson says.

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) remains in the hospital, and his health is improving, according to a statement from his spokesperson. “Senator McConnell…

Jul 2, 2026
Mitch McConnell admitted to the hospital
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Mitch McConnell admitted to the hospital

Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, according to his spokesperson. “Senator McConnell was admitted to…

Jun 14, 2026
GOP senator says “no decent person” would do to McConnell what he did to Joe Biden.
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GOP senator says “no decent person” would do to McConnell what he did to Joe Biden.

Republican Sen. Mike Lee (UT) who mocked former President Joe Biden’s stumble, claimed on Friday that “no decent person” would do the…

Oct 18, 2025
Nick Adams nomination for ambassador to Malaysia in jeopardy: ‘Might as well throw that nomination in the trash.’
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Nick Adams nomination for ambassador to Malaysia in jeopardy: ‘Might as well throw that nomination in the trash.’

A Senate Republican aide said it is very unlikely that Nick Adams’ nomination to serve as United States ambassador to Malaysia will…

Jul 12, 2025
McConnell says Americans concerned about cuts to Medicaid “will get over it.”
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McConnell says Americans concerned about cuts to Medicaid “will get over it.”

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told Republicans on Tuesday in a closed-door meeting that voters concerned about significant cuts to Medicaid in the…

Jun 24, 2025
Federal judge rescinds retirement after Trump win.
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Federal judge rescinds retirement after Trump win.

An appeals court judge is revoking his decision to retire from the bench after Donald Trump won the November presidential election. U.S.…

Dec 15, 2024
McConnell slams RFK Jr lawyer’s attempt to get FDA to revoke approval of Polio vaccine.
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McConnell slams RFK Jr lawyer’s attempt to get FDA to revoke approval of Polio vaccine.

Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) slammed the effort by a top ally of Robert Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary…

Dec 14, 2024
McConnell slammed by Senate Democrat after complaining about ‘partisan behavior’ with judicial nominations.
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McConnell slammed by Senate Democrat after complaining about ‘partisan behavior’ with judicial nominations.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was hit with a brutal reminder by Senate Judiciary Committee chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) after the Kentucky…

Dec 2, 2024
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