Published 3 hours ago • loading... • Updated 3 hours agoShow Less IconHow Mitch McConnell’s absence complicates the Senate’s business and war funding Summary by The Washington PostThe 84-year-old's hospital stay may make it harder for Republicans to break a stalemate over funding, including $87 billion for the Pentagon as the Iran war reignites.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe Washington PostLean LeftFactualityOwnershipHow Mitch McConnell’s absence complicates the Senate’s business and war fundingThe 84-year-old's hospital stay may make it harder for Republicans to break a stalemate over funding, including $87 billion for the Pentagon as the Iran war reignites.3 hours agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated3 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Washington Post broke the news 3 hours ago on Thursday, July 9, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsMitch McConnell Plus IconPentagon Plus IconKentucky Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsMitch McConnell Plus IconPentagon Plus IconKentucky Plus IconShow All