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Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Sen. Smith admitted to hospital in Washington, D.C., 'out of an abundance of caution'
The Brief Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is spending the night at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Staff say the senator "started to not feel well" during her work at the Capitol. A Capitol physician recommended she undergo a more thorough examination. WASHINGTON, D.C. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Senator Tina Smith will spend Wednesday night at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., on the advice of a Capitol physician. Tina Smith admitted to hospital What they're saying The senator "started to not feel well" while working in the Capitol on Wednesday, her staff said in a social media post. She then went to a Capitol physician who recommended more thorough examinations for her at George Washington University Hospital. Staff say Sen. Smith is being kept at the hospital overnight "out of an abundance of caution." The post, attributed to the senator's staff, can be viewed below: The Source This story uses information shared in a social media post from Tina Smith's official X account. Solve the daily Crossword
USA Today
7 days ago
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- USA Today
Democrat Tina Smith hospitalized amid Senate's $9 billion spending cut debate
WASHINGTON − Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minnesota, was hospitalized July 16, her office said in a statement, amid an ongoing debate and anticipated vote in the Senate on President Donald Trump's $9 billion spending cuts. "While at work at the Capitol today, Sen. Smith started to not feel well," her staff said. "She went to the Capitol physician who recommended she undergo more thorough examination at GW hospital." "Out of an abundance of caution, they are keeping her overnight for observation. She expects to be back at work very soon." The Minnesota Democrat's absence likely means one less no vote on a package slashing funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting, currently under consideration in the upper chamber. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working with a narrow majority in his efforts to see the legislation across the finish line. It had been expected that he could only lose three Republicans to the opposition, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50-50 tie, and still be successful. Smith's hospital stay could mean Vance will not be needed after all. The Senate is holding a marathon series of votes ahead of any final decision on the spending cuts, anticipated late July 16 or early the next morning.
Fox News
7 days ago
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- Fox News
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith hospitalized after not feeling well at Capitol
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota was hospitalized Wednesday after she began feeling unwell while working at the Capitol, according to a statement from her staff. "While at work at the Capitol today, Sen. Smith started to not feel well," read a post on X. "She went to the Capitol physician who recommended she undergo more thorough examination at GW hospital."SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AS DC STRUGGLES WITH HEATWAVE Doctors have opted to keep her overnight "out of an abundance of caution," her office said. "She expects to be back at work very soon," the statement reads. Smith, 67, has served in the Senate since 2018. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSenator Smith's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Newsweek
7 days ago
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- Newsweek
Democratic Senator Admitted to Hospital: What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota was admitted to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after feeling unwell and being evaluated by a Capitol physician. Smith's staff posted on X around 5:30 p.m. ET, "A Note from Senator Smith's Staff: While at work at the Capitol today, Sen. Smith started to not feel well. She went to the Capitol physician who recommended she undergo more thorough examination at GW hospital. Out of an abundance of caution, they are keeping her overnight for observation. She expects to be back at work very soon." This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
The Hill
7 days ago
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- The Hill
Tina Smith hospitalized overnight for observation amid rescissions vote-a-rama
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) was hospitalized on Wednesday, likely putting Democrats down a vote during the vote-a-rama on the rescissions package that is expected to last into the evening. Smith, 67, revealed on social media that she felt unwell while at the Capitol earlier on Wednesday and subsequently went to George Washington University Hospital for treatment. She is expected to be held overnight. 'While at work at the Capitol today, Sen. Smith started to not feel well,' she wrote. 'She went to the Capitol physician who recommended she undergo more thorough examination at GW hospital.' 'Out of an abundance of caution, they are keeping her overnight for observation,' the post continued. 'She expects to be back at work very soon.' Her absence means that Democrats likely will not be at full attendance throughout the vote-a-rama. It also means that Vice President Vance is unlikely to be needed to break a tie on the proposal, having been forced to do so on Tuesday night on a procedural vote to advance to the vote-a-rama. Smith announced earlier this year she would not run for reelection in 2026.
