Mitch McConnell 'brain dead' rumor sparks panic as Democrats seize on crisis in major threat to Trump agenda
Source: US Politics: Latest News, Comments and Breaking Stories | Mail Online · Bias: Right
Summary
A major battle over America's defense budget is unfolding in the Senate-and one of its most influential players - Senator Mitch McConnell remains absent.
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