Mitch McConnell

Legislators from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana were split on the continuing resolution to keep the government running — even within each state delegation.

Here's the truth of the matter: Advancing age hits some people harder than others.

Reporters repeatedly asked the Senate GOP leader to provide details of what caused two incidents where he froze at events. Mitch McConnell instead referred them to a recent letter from his physician.

Since McConnell's incident on Thursday, some in his own party have called for the Senate minority leader to step down.

Congress faces a tight deadline to pass a short term spending bill and avoid a shutdown. Also Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell faces questions about his health following a second public episode.

On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

The Senate minority leader appeared to freeze for an extended period of time after a reporter asked if he planned to run again.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's recent health concerns have spotlighted Kentucky's appointment system. It's one of a handful of states where political parties get a say.

Sen. Mitch McConnell is no stranger to the jabs and digs spewed at Kentucky's iconic political event. But this year's calls to retire come amid growing concerns over his health and age.

Two of the oldest members of the U.S. Senate showed the vulnerabilities that come with gerontocracy last week. But age limits can still be difficult to talk about or pass as law.