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July 7, 2026 Update: Senator Mitch McConnell appears to remain hospitalized, based on the continued presence of his Capitol Police security detail at the hospital. Thank you to NewsNation for covering this story. Their news crew are here at the hospital today.

July 7, 2026 Update: Senator Mitch McConnell appears to remain hospitalized, based on the continued presence of his Capitol Police security detail at the hospital. Thank you to NewsNation for covering this story. Their news crew are here at the hospital today.

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Maxine Waters is alive and well. I recorded her at a June 24th press conference with her poor feet stuffed into these incredibly painful looking heels.

Maxine Waters is alive and well. I recorded her at a June 24th press conference with her poor feet stuffed into these incredibly painful looking heels.

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New video provided by Alysia McMillian gives us a glimpse into Senator Mitch McConnell’s health condition, with the appearance of two MCombo lift recliner chairs designed to help the elderly get in and out of a chair.

New video provided by Alysia McMillian gives us a glimpse into Senator Mitch McConnell’s health condition, with the appearance of two MCombo lift recliner chairs designed to help the elderly get in and out of a chair.

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I spoke with Senator Lindsey Graham on June 15 regarding Mitch McConnell’s health, and he looked incredibly healthy. Senator Graham was one of the few senators publicly advocating for the people of Iran. As someone who is half Persian, I was grateful to him for his efforts to help Iranians. The announcement of his sudden death coming not long after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, just keeps compounding the oddities happening in the Senate as of late.

I spoke with Senator Lindsey Graham on June 15 regarding Mitch McConnell’s health, and he looked incredibly healthy. Senator Graham was one of the few senators publicly advocating for the people of Iran. As someone who is half Persian, I was grateful to him for his efforts to help Iranians. The announcement of his sudden death coming not long after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, just keeps compounding the oddities happening in the Senate as of late.

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This audio allegedly of Leader Thune, to me, is clearly a fake. It sounds like someone generated an AI version of John Thune’s voice, played it in the background, then layered in noise to disguise it. Anyone that works at Capitol Hill knows a dead person cannot vote. Another red flag… Why would Thune say they need McConnell’s vote to pass their “agenda”? Senate leadership doesn’t typically talk like that. Right now, the major priority is passing fiscal year 2027 appropriations. McConnell can’t even show up to vote. If he were hospitalized and on life support, that wouldn’t help anyone pass legislation or advance any agenda. Based on what I’m hearing, I believe this audio is 100% fake.

This audio allegedly of Leader Thune, to me, is clearly a fake. It sounds like someone generated an AI version of John Thune’s voice, played it in the background, then layered in noise to disguise it. Anyone that works at Capitol Hill knows a dead person cannot vote. Another red flag… Why would Thune say they need McConnell’s vote to pass their “agenda”? Senate leadership doesn’t typically talk like that. Right now, the major priority is passing fiscal year 2027 appropriations. McConnell can’t even show up to vote. If he were hospitalized and on life support, that wouldn’t help anyone pass legislation or advance any agenda. Based on what I’m hearing, I believe this audio is 100% fake.

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I just spoke with a neighbor who lives next door to Senator Mitch McConnell. She said she was there when the medical emergency occurred and saw him being taken to the hospital. According to her, she has not seen anyone at the home since that day.

I just spoke with a neighbor who lives next door to Senator Mitch McConnell. She said she was there when the medical emergency occurred and saw him being taken to the hospital. According to her, she has not seen anyone at the home since that day.

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Entering Day 20 of Senator Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization following his June 14, 2026, medical emergency, with questions about who is running his office… questions that have intensified after his wife, Elaine Chao, traveled to Beijing & met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng just days after McConnell’s hospitalization.

Entering Day 20 of Senator Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization following his June 14, 2026, medical emergency, with questions about who is running his office… questions that have intensified after his wife, Elaine Chao, traveled to Beijing & met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng just days after McConnell’s hospitalization.

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So this car is still here. After receiving multiple messages claiming it belongs to Hakeem Jeffries and asking me to take the video down, it piqued my interest, so I went back. The car is still there. Based on the “204” on the House parking designation, the college decal on the rear of the vehicle, and the fact that was purchased in Massachusetts rather than Texas, there’s a possibility it belongs to Hakeem Jeffries or someone on his staff. At this point, though, I can’t confirm who the vehicle belongs to.

So this car is still here. After receiving multiple messages claiming it belongs to Hakeem Jeffries and asking me to take the video down, it piqued my interest, so I went back. The car is still there. Based on the “204” on the House parking designation, the college decal on the rear of the vehicle, and the fact that was purchased in Massachusetts rather than Texas, there’s a possibility it belongs to Hakeem Jeffries or someone on his staff. At this point, though, I can’t confirm who the vehicle belongs to.

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The man seen outside Senator Mitch McConnell’s home appears to have a Seniority 2 congressional parking placard displayed on his dashboard, along with Kentucky license plates.

The man seen outside Senator Mitch McConnell’s home appears to have a Seniority 2 congressional parking placard displayed on his dashboard, along with Kentucky license plates.

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Here is another video I posted showing Sen. McConnell’s staff giving him directions, this time on the Senate floor. Together with my earlier reporting, it documents what appears to be his decline from speaking on the floor in 2025, to his January 30, 2026 speech.

Here is another video I posted showing Sen. McConnell’s staff giving him directions, this time on the Senate floor. Together with my earlier reporting, it documents what appears to be his decline from speaking on the floor in 2025, to his January 30, 2026 speech.

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Elaine Chao said her ailing husband’s health “did not warrant an immediate return.” Then why not have Thune, Barrasso, and Jennings talk to him two weeks ago? Why is this only coming out a day after Elaine Chao allegedly returned to the U.S.?

Elaine Chao said her ailing husband’s health “did not warrant an immediate return.” Then why not have Thune, Barrasso, and Jennings talk to him two weeks ago? Why is this only coming out a day after Elaine Chao allegedly returned to the U.S.?

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I just stopped by Mitch McConnell’s house, there’s now a new vehicle parked outside of there. Anybody know if this is Elaine Chao’s car?

I just stopped by Mitch McConnell’s house, there’s now a new vehicle parked outside of there. Anybody know if this is Elaine Chao’s car?

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Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao’s alleged driver leaves the house reportedly being rented by Senator Thom Tillis, located behind McConnell’s residence, carrying bags bearing the names of Elaine Chao and Senator Mitch McConnell. Video courtesy of Alicia McMillan.

Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao’s alleged driver leaves the house reportedly being rented by Senator Thom Tillis, located behind McConnell’s residence, carrying bags bearing the names of Elaine Chao and Senator Mitch McConnell. Video courtesy of Alicia McMillan.

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For my followers in the federal government and military: Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as of July 11, 2026. The risk of a full government shutdown is now highly likely. At this point, even if he were to resign or pass away, there is not enough time to complete a special election before key fiscal deadlines. FY2027 appropriations are in serious jeopardy. Military: If you rely on TRICARE, consider scheduling necessary appointments before October 1. If possible, make sure you have an adequate supply of essential prescription medications, such as insulin. Military treatment facilities should be prepared to manage supplies carefully if a funding lapse occurs.

For my followers in the federal government and military: Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as of July 11, 2026. The risk of a full government shutdown is now highly likely. At this point, even if he were to resign or pass away, there is not enough time to complete a special election before key fiscal deadlines. FY2027 appropriations are in serious jeopardy. Military: If you rely on TRICARE, consider scheduling necessary appointments before October 1. If possible, make sure you have an adequate supply of essential prescription medications, such as insulin. Military treatment facilities should be prepared to manage supplies carefully if a funding lapse occurs.

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Back in April, TMZ DC’s TMZ Jacob Waserman Jacob Wasserman and I went to Senator Mitch McConnell’s office simply to introduce ourselves. Stephanie Penn came out, handed us the office manager’s card (Emily Louden, who is actually blonde), and seemed visibly upset that we were even there. After that introduction, she apparently contacted the RTCA, the Senate Press Gallery, and the Senate Sergeant at Arms in an effort to have me removed from Capitol Hill. The RTCA then reportedly had a 30-minute conversation with TMZ DC before they were credentialed about this interaction. It’s worth noting that Senator Mitch McConnell chaired the Senate Rules Committee, which oversees Senate press credentials and gallery access. Those functions are now being managed solely by his staff.

Back in April, TMZ DC’s TMZ Jacob Waserman Jacob Wasserman and I went to Senator Mitch McConnell’s office simply to introduce ourselves. Stephanie Penn came out, handed us the office manager’s card (Emily Louden, who is actually blonde), and seemed visibly upset that we were even there. After that introduction, she apparently contacted the RTCA, the Senate Press Gallery, and the Senate Sergeant at Arms in an effort to have me removed from Capitol Hill. The RTCA then reportedly had a 30-minute conversation with TMZ DC before they were credentialed about this interaction. It’s worth noting that Senator Mitch McConnell chaired the Senate Rules Committee, which oversees Senate press credentials and gallery access. Those functions are now being managed solely by his staff.

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Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized, marking day 37. At 5:30 p.m. tonight, he is expected to miss his 29th Senate vote on behalf of the people of Kentucky, as the Senate votes on the motion to invoke cloture on a nominee to the U.S. Circuit Court judge for the Sixth Circuit.

Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized, marking day 37. At 5:30 p.m. tonight, he is expected to miss his 29th Senate vote on behalf of the people of Kentucky, as the Senate votes on the motion to invoke cloture on a nominee to the U.S. Circuit Court judge for the Sixth Circuit.

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Day 30 of Senator Mitch McConnell defying all odds at George Washington University Hospital, and proving that getting an elderly elected official to give up a Senate seat is somehow even harder than getting your elderly parents to hand over their car keys.

Day 30 of Senator Mitch McConnell defying all odds at George Washington University Hospital, and proving that getting an elderly elected official to give up a Senate seat is somehow even harder than getting your elderly parents to hand over their car keys.

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Whoever was sent to Senator McConnell’s home appears to be someone with a potential connection to the family, based on the Kentucky license plates and what appears to be a red congressional placard displayed on the dashboard. Most contractors would typically arrive in their own vehicles, but maybe they hired someone from Kentucky, who also works at Congress.

Whoever was sent to Senator McConnell’s home appears to be someone with a potential connection to the family, based on the Kentucky license plates and what appears to be a red congressional placard displayed on the dashboard. Most contractors would typically arrive in their own vehicles, but maybe they hired someone from Kentucky, who also works at Congress.

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Multiple individuals leave Mitch McConnell’s D.C. home. The Courtesy of Alysia McMillan.

Multiple individuals leave Mitch McConnell’s D.C. home. The Courtesy of Alysia McMillan.

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Man previously seen entering Mitch McConnell’s D.C. home enters the garage of Sen. Thom Tillis’ rental. Courtesy Alysia McMillan.

Man previously seen entering Mitch McConnell’s D.C. home enters the garage of Sen. Thom Tillis’ rental. Courtesy Alysia McMillan.

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Elaine Chao’s photo leaving the hospital looked more like a Hollywood-style photo op than a candid paparazzi shot, in my opinion. There are three main hospital entrances to cover, yet she was dressed in a way that made her difficult to recognize. That raises questions for me: How did photographers know where to be? Were they tipped off? And if they were, why didn’t anyone ask the obvious questions about Senator McConnell’s condition or her recent trip to China?

Elaine Chao’s photo leaving the hospital looked more like a Hollywood-style photo op than a candid paparazzi shot, in my opinion. There are three main hospital entrances to cover, yet she was dressed in a way that made her difficult to recognize. That raises questions for me: How did photographers know where to be? Were they tipped off? And if they were, why didn’t anyone ask the obvious questions about Senator McConnell’s condition or her recent trip to China?

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He finally came out…

He finally came out…

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Who are “they” when people say Mitch McConnell’s health is being hidden? Who legally controls end-of-life decisions, why the August 3 theory doesn’t appear to benefit either party, and the only person who has a plausible motive to conceal his health or keep him on a prolonged life-support, is likely only his wife, Elaine Chao.

Who are “they” when people say Mitch McConnell’s health is being hidden? Who legally controls end-of-life decisions, why the August 3 theory doesn’t appear to benefit either party, and the only person who has a plausible motive to conceal his health or keep him on a prolonged life-support, is likely only his wife, Elaine Chao.

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Based on the continued presence of the U.S. Capitol Police detail outside the hospital, it appears Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as of July 10, 2026.

Based on the continued presence of the U.S. Capitol Police detail outside the hospital, it appears Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as of July 10, 2026.

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Day 43, or six weeks and one day, of Senator Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization. I think it’s safe to say he won’t be showing up for tomorrow’s 5:30 p.m. roll call vote. If that happens, he will have missed 39 roll call votes as of tomorrow night.

Day 43, or six weeks and one day, of Senator Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization. I think it’s safe to say he won’t be showing up for tomorrow’s 5:30 p.m. roll call vote. If that happens, he will have missed 39 roll call votes as of tomorrow night.

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