Beshear calls on McConnell to disclose health status

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging Sen. Mitch McConnell to give constituents a clearer update on his health after weeks of concern about the Republican lawmaker’s condition. In a letter sent Wednesday, Beshear said Kentuckians deserve transparency about McConnell’s ability to continue serving in the Senate. He said public officials owe voters clear communication about whether they can carry out their duties. McConnell has been out of the Senate for the past three weeks and was hospitalized in early June for an undisclosed condition. His office has not publicly detailed his diagnosis, while speculation has grown online. According to the article, the only public clue came from leaked emergency dispatch audio that suggested he was unconscious and may have suffered a heart attack.