How Mitch McConnell’s absence complicates the Senate’s business and war funding
- Posted on July 9, 2026
- By Washington Post
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How Mitch McConnell’s absence complicates the Senate’s business and war funding
The 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.