Lindsey Graham’s death triggers scramble to replace him as Congress returns – US politics live

TA Tom AmbroseThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-13 · 11:26 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, revealed that a fall led to his recent hospitalization, breaking weeks of speculation about his health. He stated that doctors are conducting tests to determine the cause of the fall and explained his silence by noting that older generations often hesitate to share vulnerabilities. The article also mentions that lawmakers are facing obstacles as Congress returns, including demands from Donald Trump, McConnell's absence, and the "sudden death" of Senator Lindsey Graham. These factors are creating a scramble to replace Graham.

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McConnell is 84 years old.

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McConnell explained the long silence about his condition by citing hesitation to share vulnerability with age.

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Mitch McConnell revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization.

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Lawmakers face obstacles in replacing Lindsey Graham, including demands from Trump and McConnell's absence.

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Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and Graham’s sudden death The US senator Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about the Kentucky Republican’s condition after weeks of mounting speculation about his health. McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he has undergone a battery of tests as doctors try to determine what led to his fall. He explained the long silence about his condition by saying that “folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older”. Continue reading...

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