Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader, has stepped aside from the leadership role while finishing his current term, which runs through January 2027.

Despite health concerns, he remains active in the Senate, attending sessions and chairing hearings as the chair of the Appropriations subcommittee on defense, often using a wheelchair with security detail present.

Now 84, McConnell has served in the Senate since 1985, led the Senate as Majority Leader from 2015 to 2021, and currently chairs the Senate Rules Committee; he has repeatedly stated he will not seek reelection.

Unidentified individuals painted the numbers “8647” on the National Mall as an anti-Trump slogan, prompting police investigations and grass sample testing.

The report cites The Associated Press and notes the story originated from Orlando with LiveNOW providing updates.

A court ruling allows Trump’s new 10% tariffs to remain in effect for now, with a final decision pending.

A federal judge ordered the restoration of removed exhibits and information panels about slavery and climate change in national parks, in time for the 250th anniversary commemorations.

U.S. military plans reportedly include reducing NATO-related assets in Europe, such as fewer F-16/F-15E fighters and tanker aircraft, potentially narrowing NATO reach.

On what would be Trump’s 80th birthday, a UFC event was planned near the White House, amid ongoing debates about large-scale political-leaning events.

The reporting notes limited information beyond McConnell’s hospitalization and provides background on his tenure and leadership roles.

The Kennedy Center removed Trump’s name from the façade following a court ruling that only Congress may rename the center, with the removal to be completed after deadlines.

Ariana Grande asked the Trump administration to stop using her music for political purposes after a White House video featured one of her songs.