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Sen. Mitch McConnell out of hospital, but still not ‘medically cleared’ to return to Senate
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· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about Senator McConnell's condition are available from the Office of the Attending Physician, which has been overseeing his care and providing updates on his progress.
A health update has been provided by Senator Mitch McConnell. He recently spent weeks in the hospital and has since been discharged. McConnell is undergoing intense physical therapy as part of his rehabilitation.
The senator's recovery is ongoing, and he is not yet able to resume his normal schedule. As a result, he will be unable to attend a certain event in Kentucky. Further details about Senator McConnell's condition are available from the Office of the Attending Physician, which has been overseeing his care and providing updates on his progress.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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