McConnell cheers football’s return to military base schools after throwing flag on Hegseth

McConnell cheers football’s return to military base schools after throwing flag on Hegseth

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks during the Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)Football is back at military base schools — a decision hailed by Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell who last week urged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to allow extracurricular activities, especially football, to continue during the federal government shutdown. Don’t snuff Friday night lights at military base high schools, …