Beshear Asks for McConnell Health Update | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has formally requested an update on Senator Mitch McConnell’s health, as the 84-year-old senator remains hospitalized nearly a month after an emergency cardiac arrest incident at his residence. While rumors swirl online, top Senate Republicans including John Thune and John Barrasso say they’ve spoken with McConnell and report he’s recovering well, even engaging in substantive discussions on national security. Utah Senator Mike Lee, however, says he hasn’t received direct updates — though he welcomed the news others had connected with McConnell and sent well…