Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after fall that led to an extended medical absence

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What happened

McConnell spent weeks in recovery before explaining he was "briefly unconscious" following the fall that sent him to the hospital and a weeks-long recovery process.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:36:33 UTC.

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