Senior Republican Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized after emergency responders were reportedly dispatched to his residence on June 14. His office has provided brief updates, stating he is recovering and receiving medical care. The nature of his illness remains undisclosed, and his return to the Senate is uncertain. This absence occurs during a critical period for Senate Republicans preparing for elections.

Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell has said that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said last week that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session. But