McConnell Discharged From Rehab—Just Before Senate’s 5-Week Recess Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Aug 06, 2026, 03:04pm EDTToplineSen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday he’s been discharged from the rehabilitation center where he was recovering from a June fall, issuing a statement hours before the Senate is set to break for a five-week recess. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is seen as the Senate votes on amendments to a reconciliation package, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on June 4, 2026. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty ImagesKey FactsMcConnell said he will “maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period” and “continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business.”This is a developing story and will be updated.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video