Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions.

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  • Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:41:10 UTC.

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