Sen. McConnell's health concerns raise questions over ability to serve
The recent concerns over the health of Republican Senator Mitch McConnell are reigniting debate about when it's time for lawmakers to step aside. NBC News' Ryan Nobles has more on the concerns.
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Mitch McConnell says Trump's trade war will raise prices: 'Tariffs are bad policy'
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Steve Bannon Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Border Wall Case but Will Serve No Time
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GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat
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What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent
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Singapore’s DBS reports record profits as long-serving chief bows out
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Legal experts warn of 'constitutional crisis' as JD Vance and Elon Musk question judges' authority over Trump
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Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over messages
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