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New statements affirm senator's ongoing health issues and hospitalization after emergency cardiac arrest in June

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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

McConnell’s office has provided little to no information about the senator’s condition.

Even a fellow senator cast doubt on McConnell’s status.

The 84-year-old senator has been hospitalized twice this year, with his latest hospitalization lasting weeks.

Speculation is swirling around McConnell’s real condition, after weeks of his being absent from Congress.

Staff for Senator Mitch McConnell said last week that he is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital. Unverified claims are now spreading on social media.

ALBAWABA - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with his office refusing to disclose the reason; now reporters are coming in

It's natural to wonder about a public figure's health – especially a politician who influences Americans' lives – but speculation can be harmful, too.

Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14. Here's what we know about his health.

CNN's Scott Jennings said he spoke with Mitch McConnell for nearly 20 minutes, confirming he's recovering in hospital, countering viral “brain dead” claims.

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Senate Republican leaders have spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as he remains in the hospital.

As questions swirl around Mitch McConnell's health, the GOP senator has been making lengthy phone calls to other lawmakers, congressional aides said.

Paramedics responded to the former senate majority leader’s home on June 14 and he has reportedly been hospitalized ever since

The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.

John Thune, John Barrasso, and Scott Jennings say they all spoke with Mitch McConnell as the senior senator remains in the hospital.

Mitch McConnell health update: CNN's Scott Jennings confirms Senator is hospitalized but recovering.