July 28, 2026 - Gov Brief Today

What Happened Today – July 27, 2026

July 28, 2026 by George Bounacos

Sen. Mitch McConnell seated with a neck pillow as Elaine Chao stands beside him in a photo released during his rehab stay.

Sen. Mitch McConnell posed with his wife, former Secretary Elaine Chao, in a photo his office released Sunday as he remained uncleared to leave rehab six weeks after his fall (Official U.S. Senate photo).

America chose sides. When the UN voted Friday to keep its human rights chief, 144 countries said yes. The United States and nine others, including Russia and North Korea, said no. France counted the votes out loud and posted that the world no longer listens to America. American diplomats answered Monday by walking out of … Read more