Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized for second time in just a few months
Sunday 14 June 2026 18:56 BST Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue, according to a spokesperson. The 84-year-old was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning and “is receiving excellent care,” his office said. It wasn’t immediately made public why he was taken to the hospital. McConnell has suffered a series of health issues in recent years and was hospitalized for eight days in February for flu-like symptoms. He has also suffered injuries from falls and ...
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little information is known
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday, his spokesperson said, but there was no immediate information about why he was there or his prognosis. McConnell, 84, was the longest serving Senate leader in history before stepping aside from that role while finishing his final term, which ends in January. "Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care," spokesperson David Popp said in a statement with ...
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12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Twelve people are dead after a plane crashed near the Butler Memorial Airport, authorities have confirmed to KCTV5. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, in the area of Business 49 Highway. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it is on scene, assisting the Bates County Sheriff's Office and Butler Police Department. All 12 people on board were killed, according to law enforcement officials. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the v ...
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Donald Trump told Vladimir Putin that ending Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine was critical and that he was prepared to help, reported Russia’s TASS news agency. During a phone call on Sunday, Trump also informed the Russian president that the US was nearing a peace deal with Iran as the US-Israel war against the country continues, according to Yuri Ushakov, a Putin adviser. The call between Trump and Putin, which lasted about an hour, was described as “friendly and frank” by Ushakov. -snip- Du ...
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Jun 13th, 2026, 7:47 pm President Donald Trump’s $14 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation couldn’t stop algae from blooming in the D.C. heat and turning the water a murky shade of green once again. The unsightly hue plagued the pool just in time for an estimated 125,000 people to descend on Washington for Trump’s “Freedom 250” UFC fights on the White House lawn for his birthday on Sunday — despite work crews spreading chlorine pellets to try to deter algae growth. The Washing ...
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House Democrat slams US-Iran peace deal as 'basically a surrender document'
06/13/26 4:02 PM ET Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton (Mass.) criticized the reported details of an agreement with Iran, after President Trump said the U.S. and Iran plan to sign the peace framework on Sunday. “This is a terrible deal,” Moulton told MS NOW on Saturday. “It’s basically a surrender document from Donald Trump to the supreme leader of Iran.” The Massachusetts lawmaker, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, criticized the economic and human toll of this conflict. “I mean, ...
Trump administration suspends nearly $200 million for LA's main homeless agency
Posted 4:07 PM, Jun 13, 2026 The Trump administration has barred Los Angeles County’s main homelessness agency from accessing federal funds while it investigates the agency’s alleged “wanton mismanagement of public funds.” The move puts at risk almost $200 million that LA area service providers count on to help California’s largest homeless population. In a letter Thursday to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development accused the LA agen ...
Marco Rubio Cracks Down on 'Birth Tourism' Scammers Who 'Sell Citizenship' to US
Jun 13th, 2026, 4:50 pm Secretary of State Marco Rubio is spearheading the Trump administration’s crackdown on “birth tourism” by targeting scam artists who have been using bogus documents and visas to let pregnant travelers come to the U.S. and give birth to kids who automatically become American citizens. Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany had a report on the crackdown on Saturday in America. She reported hundreds of visas were yanked by the administration last week. “The State Department [is ...
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10 min ago - June 14, 2026 7:01PM ET Lawyers in the District of Columbia revealed on Sunday how President Donald Trump's U.S. Attorney in the area has affected their ability to do their work, according to a new report. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has billed herse ... (Raw Story)
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'We're Afraid': Top Trump Aides Reportedly Think Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Have Tapes of 'Sensitive Conversation
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Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little information is known
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Lawsuit by the Yosemite ranger fired after hanging a giant transgender flag is dismissed
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Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
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Jeffries questions possible Iran ceasefire: Trump has said deal is close '38 or 39 different times'
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12 killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
14 hrs ago - KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Twelve people are dead after a plane crashed near the Butler Memorial Airport, authorities have confirmed to KCTV5. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, in the area of Business 49 Highway. The Missouri St ... (KCTV 5 Kansas City, Missouri)
