Elaine Chao Snubs Missing McConnell in Lengthy Speech

BRYAN WOOLSTON / REUTERS Elaine Chao delivered a lengthy acceptance speech at a sold-out luncheon—and conveniently left out any mention of her ailing husband. The former transportation secretary, 73, was all smiles in a striking purple outfit and perfectly coiffed hair as she received the Donald D. Engen Trophy for Avi

Jeff Yang, a family friend of Elaine Chao, questions a new proof-of-life photograph shared by Mitch McConnell.

Senator Mitch McConnell’s office has finally addressed the lawmaker’s ongoing absence—insofar as it relates to his ability to chow down on some red meat at Kentucky’s annual Fancy Farm picnic. “There’s no place I’d rather be on the first Saturday in August than with the good people of western Kentucky, feasting on pork

Sen. Mitch McConnell was all smiles Monday as he posed for a photo demonstrating his recovery from a fall at his Capitol Hill home last month.