Health & Transparency in Frankfort’s Orbit: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, broke weeks of silence saying a fall led to his hospitalization, when he was “briefly unconscious,” and that he was treated for mild pneumonia; he said he’s now in rehab and “regaining my strength,” after Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pressed for more public reassurance. Washington Power Shift: Senate Republicans returned with an uncertain agenda after the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a key Trump ally, raising questions about GOP momentum and the impact of McConnell’s continued absence. Local Education & Jobs: EKU added a WingtraRAY drone to its aviation UAS program to expand hands-on training in mapping, surveying and geospatial tech. Local Government Scrutiny: A La Grange resident challenged Finance Director Cindy Alvano’s CPA qualifications during a council meeting, citing an inactive Iowa license and reciprocal rules. Kentucky Sports & Pride: Former UK coach Tubby Smith was named to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, joining Danny Ainge, Jay Wright and others. Business & Community: Brown-Forman announced CEO Lawson Whiting will retire, and a Louisville family’s UPS Flight 2976 crash lawsuit accuses UPS and Boeing of putting profits over people.