Beshear Demands Senate Accountability | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Governor Andy Beshear is demanding Senate Majority Leader John Thune take action over Senator Mitch McConnell’s prolonged absence, accusing the GOP leader of failing to fulfill his duties while recovering from pneumonia and a fall. Beshear argues that as Senate leader, Thune must ensure all members can serve — and he’s calling on others to join his pressure campaign, even threatening to invoke Kentucky’s vacancy laws if McConnell doesn’t clarify his health status or step down. With McConnell not seeking reelection, the issue isn’t about his political future — but about accountability and…