Washington Week with The Atlantic

Questions linger over McConnell's future after freeze-up

This week, all of Washington was alarmed when Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell seemed to freeze up mid-sentence. After nearly 20 seconds, he was helped away from the podium by his colleagues. The 81-year-old later came back, said he was fine, and has continued his work. But questions now linger over the future of one of the most influential Republicans in the Capitol.

Questions linger over McConnell's future after freeze-up

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