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June 14, 2026
Sen. Mitch McConnell Expresses Desire to Return to Capitol Hill After Hospitalization
- Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday, with his condition currently unknown, according to his office.
- Senate GOP leader John Thune stated that McConnell 'wants to be back' and is following Senate activities from the hospital.
- Senator John Barrasso reported that McConnell is 'good' and hopes to return this week, though the cause of his hospitalization remains undisclosed.
7 Sources
- McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson saysJun 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM · CNN
- Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized for undisclosed health issueJun 14, 2026 at 6:13 PM · Fox News
- Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized, His Spokesman SaysJun 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM · NYT
- Sen. Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) has been admitted to the hospital, a spokesman said in a brief statement Sunday that gave no details about his condition or the cause of the hospitalizationJun 14, 2026 at 7:44 PM · WSJ
- McConnell admitted to hospitalJun 14, 2026 at 7:51 PM · The Hill
- Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalizedJun 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM · NPR
- Mitch McConnell ‘wants to be back’ on Capitol Hill after hospitalization, GOP leader saysJun 15, 2026 at 10:52 PM · CNN