McConnell Aide Drops New Claims About Vanished Senator

KEVIN WURM / REUTERS Mitch McConnell’s aides have provided an “update” about his health that includes no photo or video evidence of the Republican senator himself. David Popp, a McConnell spokesman, claimed in a new statement to The Washington Post that McConnell is continuing to work on Senate business during his weeks-long hospitalization that dates back to June 14. “The Senator continues to meet with staff regarding Senate and Kentucky business, including discussions on defense…