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Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after fall that led to an extended medical absence
Monday, September 14, 2026
Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate after an extended absence following a fall. McConnell was hospitalized and spent weeks in recovery. He stated he was "briefly unconscious" following the fall.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/14/nx-s1-5968909/mitch-mcconnell-senate-return