The mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell’s absence

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<p>Sen. Mitch McConnell&rsquo;s monthslong absence is complicating GOP efforts to pass a spending bill. The <a href="https://apple.news/A6mxEBxVeRL-8s1p0RxyZtA">Washington Post</a>&rsquo;s Jarrell Dillard explains how the missing vote has stalled a key committee.</p> <p>Maine Democrats are racing to replace Graham Platner in the Senate race ahead of a convention deadline, after his campaign collapsed amid sexual-assault allegations. The <a href="https://apple.news/AQuZ371dcRRaYg7W-zj4TGA">Maine Morning Star</a>&rsquo;s Eesha Pendharkar breaks down who&rsquo;s vying to replace him.</p> <p>Millions of Americans dropped their Affordable Care Act coverage after pandemic-era subsidies expired. The <a href="https://apple.news/AawImGODFQ1Ov5XRS88G9xQ">Associated Press</a>&rsquo;s Ali Swenson details how the trend varied among states.</p> <p>Plus, the roommate of Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s alleged killer says the suspect <a href="https://apple.news/AZnFgFWMFSHWe5GXZlCCDbw">regretted</a> his actions, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being <a href="https://apple.news/AwdrJkLNvRB-C6a0UE3afLA">drained</a> again, and the women&rsquo;s Wimbledon final is <a href="https://apple.news/A6CvknHIbSCKRAZljLbFunQ">set</a>.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>