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The Chicks dropped a political mic at their Atlantic City show, joking that Senator Mitch McConnell was backstage doing their hair — a jab at his six-week hospitalization and absence from public duties. McConnell, recovering from a fall and undergoing physical therapy, released a “proof of life” photo and vowed to return to Senate work, though he regretted missing Kentucky’s Fancy Farm picnic. The band’s bold commentary isn’t new — they’ve previously targeted Trump over January 6 funds — fueling debate about politicians’ roles in public discourse. Meanwhile, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and others are urging McConnell to address his health or consider stepping down, intensifying scrutiny as the situation evolves.

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