The silence surrounding Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health has created a vacuum — and into that vacuum, a startling political theory has rushed. McConnell, 84, has remained hospitalized since June 14 after an emergency at his Washington, D.C., home. His office has confirmed only that he is receiving care and continues to improve, while offering few details about the condition that sent him to the hospital. … Continue reading Mitch McConnell’s Health Silence Fuels Wild Political Theory — But One Major Fact Blows Up the Speculation

President Donald Trump stood before the nation on the Fourth of July, surrounded by fireworks, patriotic music and the symbolism of America’s 250th birthday. Then he invoked the Declaration of Independence. And got it wrong. Speaking during the Freedom 250 celebration in Washington, Trump told the crowd that the nation’s founding document says Americans are “all made in the image of one almighty God.” “And … Continue reading Trump Misquotes the Declaration on America’s 250th Birthday — and the Backlash Explodes

As Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized following a serious medical emergency, a separate development involving his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, has ignited fresh questions in Washington. Just three days after McConnell was rushed from his Washington, D.C., home to the hospital, Chao appeared in Beijing for a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. The timing has drawn intense attention. McConnell, 84, was … Continue reading Elaine Chao’s China Trip Just Days After McConnell’s Health Emergency Sparks New Questions