McConnell says June fall left him briefly unconscious
What's new: The 84-year-old senator said tests found no stroke, heart attack, tumors or hemorrhages, and he is in rehab after mild pneumonia.
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McConnell says fall, pneumonia led to 4-week hospital stay
What's new: The 84-year-old said tests found no stroke, heart attack, concussion, tumors or hemorrhages, and he is now in rehab.
McConnell says fall and pneumonia caused weeks-long Senate absence
What's new: The Kentucky Republican said he was briefly unconscious, had no stroke or heart attack, and is not ready to return to Senate votes.
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McConnell reveals fall, pneumonia behind weeks-long Senate absence
What's next: The 84-year-old Kentucky senator said he is in rehab and still cannot return to the Senate floor to vote.
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McConnell nears 1 month in hospital as pressure grows for details
What's new: Kentucky's governor urged an update on the 84-year-old senator's condition and ability to remain in office.
Pressure grows on McConnell, 84, to disclose illness after 4 weeks
What's new: Kentucky's governor formally urged the senator to explain his condition as emergency-call audio and stretcher video fueled questions about his ability to serve.
Beshear presses McConnell to disclose condition after 3-week absence
Why it matters: McConnell has missed three weeks in the Senate, and his office has not given a diagnosis or a return date.
Questions mount after McConnell’s June 14 hospitalization
What’s new: McConnell’s office has not disclosed why he was admitted, even as EMS audio from that day referenced CPR for cardiac arrest at his home.
McConnell remains hospitalized after June 14 admission
Why it matters: His absence could complicate Senate Republicans' narrow majority before the midterm elections.
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McConnell remains hospitalized 3 weeks as GOP leaders describe calls
What's new: Senate leaders said they spoke with McConnell in recent days, countering online rumors as his office releases few details.
Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized as final Senate term nears end
What's new: The former Republican leader's office gave no reason for the hospitalization, and his condition was not disclosed.
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