Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized, according to his office.The 84-year-old was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning and “is receiving excellent care,” a spokesperson said.It wasn’t immediately made public why he was taken to the hospital. McConnell has suffered a series of health issues in recent years and was hospitalized for eight days earlier this year for flu-like symptoms.McConnel (R-KY) is pushed in a wheelchair through the Senate Subway during the Senate War Powers vote on April 22, 2026 in Washington, DC (Getty Images)He suffered injuries from falls and left the public concerned when his face briefly froze while he was speaking.McConnell is the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history. He said last February that he would not seek reelection and will retire when his term ends in January 2027.More to follow....
Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized for second time in just a few months
McConnell, who survived polio as a child, has had several recent health emergencies
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