{
  "id": 5803527,
  "title": "‘Pull Out Your Phone and Ask Mitch McConnell’: Scott Jennings Again Challenged to Contact Senator on CNN",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/pull-out-your-phone-and-ask-mitch-mcconnell-scott-jennings-again",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T17:49:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/scott-jennings-challenged-contact-mitch-mcconell-cnn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday’s episode of CNN’s “NewsNight,” correspondent Scott Jennings faced a request from Democratic strategist Mike Nellis to reach out to Senator Mitch McConnell regarding the senator’s well-being. This request is reminiscent of previous demands placed on Jennings to discuss McConnell’s health status. Senator McConnell, who has been absent from Congress since June 14 due to hospitalization and subsequent pneumonia, is set to return to the Senate floor on September 14. Jennings, a former McConnell aide, has been vocal about his thoughts on the matter, expressing hope that McConnell will return to his duties. Jennings has previously engaged in discussions about Senator John Fetterman’s work ethic, advocating for constituents to remain the senator’s top priority.",
  "summary": "Sen. McConnell has been absent from Congress for over three months The post ‘Pull Out Your Phone and Ask Mitch McConnell’: Scott Jennings Again Challenged to Contact Senator on CNN appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "CNN correspondent Scott Jennings challenged to contact McConnell",
    "McConnell hospitalized since June 14, returning September 14",
    "Jennings former aide, critical of Fetterman's work ethic"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}