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WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Three U.S. service members were killed and as many as 34 wounded, United States officials said on Sunday, after a drone attack in Jordan that they linked to Iranian-backed militants.

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US House lawmakers overcame partisan animosity Tuesday to pass a temporary government funding bill that greatly lowers the risk of a shutdown even as it delays fights over Ukraine aid, border policies and deep cuts to federal programs. 

Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, has stated that he is fully recovered and back to work after experiencing two public incidents that raised questions about his health. At 81 years old, McConnell, who has served as a Kentucky senator since 1985 and held various leadership roles in the Senate, addressed these concerns on «Face the Nation.» Skepticism surrounding his health emerged when McConnell abruptly stopped speaking during news conferences in July and August, appearing disoriented. This led to inquiries about his recovery from a spring concussion.

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jail on charges of fraud, had also "planned to give $15 million to $30 million to Republican Senator Mitch McConnell to defeat the ‘Trumpier’ candidates" in the last Senate elections, according to the excerpt of the book - Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon - published in TheWashington Post. "On a separate front, he explained to me, as the plane descended into Washington, he was exploring the legality of paying Donald Trump himself not to run for president," Lewis wrote. "His team had somehow created a back channel into the Trump operation and returned with the not terribly Earth-shattering news that Donald Trump might indeed have his price: $5 billion.

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Rep. Richard McCormick, R-Ga., a member of the GOP doctors caucus, discusses White House COVID protocols and questions surrounding Sen. Mitch McConnell's health.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday he will finish his term as party leader and his term as senator following two recent episodes of seemingly freezing up during public remarks.

Mitch McConnell underwent medical tests after he froze in front of cameras and went silent for the second time in two months. The questions related to his health were raised and it was asked whether the Republican leader could continue to hold his powerful position on the Senate GOP Conference.Mitch McConnell’s leadership under doubtIn an official letter, the Capitol’s attending physician said that he conducted brain MRI imaging and a test that measures electrical imaging in the brain.Report of Capitol’s physician He said in the letter, “My examination of you following your August 30, 2023, brief episode included several medical evaluations: brain MRI imaging, EEG study, and consultations with several neurologists for a comprehensive neurology assessment. There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA, or movement disorder such as Parkinson’s disease. There are no changes recommended in treatment protocols as you continue recovery from your March 2023 fall.”Will McConnell continue as Senate minority leader? The report has come at a time when the Senate sessions begin Tuesday after a five-week break. The Democrats are most likely to raise questions related to the health of the minority leader. The GOP senators may be asked if they want McConnel to continue leading his conference as he has been doing for the last 16 years. Defending Mitch McConnell, GOP Senator Susan Collins said that she talked to him a day after his recent freezing and he said that he can perform duties easily. GOP Senator Mitt Romney of Utah said that even if McConnell has a 20-second checkout, he is still doing “a pretty darn good job” the rest of the time.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell's two episodes of freezing up while speaking in public appear not to be the result of a stroke or seizure disorder, Congress's doctor said in a statement on Tuesday that did not explain what caused the incidents.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell «is medically clear to continue with his schedule as planned,» the attending physician to the Congress said on Thursday, one day after McConnell froze up at an event in his home state of Kentucky.

Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell froze and went silent for several seconds before answering. This is the second time in less than two months that the 81-year-old Republican leader has faced such a situation. It has raised serious concerns on his health. An aide said that the senator would consult doctors and take tests before his next event. But his office has not shared the diagnosis or the medical report after he froze before the microphone at a public event two months back.

Mitch McConnell's health has come under scrutiny once again following a second instance of him freezing up during a media event. The 81-year-old Kentucky senator, who has held significant political positions since 1984, faced a similar episode in July while addressing reporters in Washington. The latest occurrence, observed in Covington, Kentucky, raises questions about McConnell's ability to fulfill his congressional duties and leadership role amidst concerns about his well-being.

U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell, appeared to freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in his home state of Kentucky on Wednesday, the second such episode in just over a month.Video taken by other reporters at the event appeared to show the 81-year-old senator trailing off and staring straight ahead for about 10 seconds after he was asked whether he plans to run for re-election in 2026.

Also Read: Russia-Ukraine War: US to give $400 million military aid package for Ukraine: Report The proposal was designed to garner backing from both Republicans and Democrats, focusing particularly on addressing border-related concerns, a significant agenda for the GOP. Republicans have strongly criticized the Biden administration's methods of curbing the influx of migrants from Mexico.

Dianne Feinstein, was hospitalized on Tuesday evening after experiencing a fall at her residence, according to a spokesperson. In a statement, the spokesperson said, “Senator Feinstein briefly went to the hospital yesterday afternoon as a precaution after a minor fall in her home. All of her scans were clear and she returned home.” The initial report came from TMZ, with Feinstein's spokesperson, Adam Russell, later informing the San Francisco Chronicle that her hospital stay was «an hour or two.» Feinstein, the oldest currently serving US senator, plans to retire at the end of her upcoming term. The race for her successor is intensifying, with former House intelligence chair Adam Schiff competing against representatives Katie Porter and Barbara Lee. Growing concerns over Feinstein's health have prompted suggestions for her to step down earlier. She was previously absent from Congress for nearly three months this year due to shingles. Since her return, she has occasionally exhibited signs of frailty and confusion. Feinstein was slated to attend a city cable car celebration on August 2 but missed it due to a developing cough, as reported by the Chronicle. The first female mayor of San Francisco, Feinstein was elected to the US Senate in 1992 and led Democrats on the judiciary committee from 2017 to 2021. Similar issues concerning age and health have arisen for other prominent US politicians. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, aged 81, has experienced several falls, and concerns have been raised about his fitness for office.