Mitch McConnell still not cleared to resume Senate duties, office says
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Senator Mitch McConnell has not been cleared to return to Senate duties six weeks after a fall that led to his hospitalization. His office confirmed on July 27, 2026, that he is undergoing intensive physical therapy to recover. McConnell, a former Senate majority leader and prominent Republican, has been absent from public view since mid-June. The update includes a new photograph but no timeline for his return.
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McConnell has been absent for six weeks since a fall and hospitalization.
McConnell was hospitalized after a fall at his home six weeks prior to July 27, 2026.
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McConnell was hospitalized after a fall at his home six weeks prior to July 27, 2026.
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- He has not been cleared to return to Senate duties.
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Loaded language removed<p>Kentucky senator has been absent and not seen in public since mid-June after he was hospitalized due to a fall</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/27/us-senate-spy-jay-clayton-donald-trump-iran-war-saudi-oman-hormuz-pentagon-seattle-latest-news-updates">US politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>US senator <a…
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McConnell was hospitalized after a fall at his home six weeks prior to July 27, 2026.
The GuardianMcConnell's office released an update alongside a new photograph.
The GuardianMcConnell is a high-profile Republican and former Senate majority leader.
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