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McConnell’s Absence Tests Senate Power | Boise News
Mitch McConnell’s extended absence due to a fall and pneumonia is throwing Senate operations into disarray, with Republicans scrambling to navigate critical votes on defense spending and the farm bill without their top strategist. With a razor-thin majority, his missing vote could force behind-the-scenes compromises—or even bipartisan cooperation—on issues where GOP unity is already fraying. While the Senate may not see a dramatic collapse, the ripple effects are already being felt as lawmakers adjust to a leadership vacuum that could delay key legislation before the fiscal year ends. Listen…
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