In a statement, a spokesperson for Sen. Mitch McConnell said his prognosis is \

Statement says Republican senator, 83, checked himself into local hospital and prognosis is ‘positive’

The 83-year-old Kentucky Republican reportedly went to the hospital "in an abundance of caution," his spokesperson said.

Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized Monday night after experiencing what his spokesperson said were "flu-like symptoms" over the weekend.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Sen. Mitch McConnell said his prognosis is \