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Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Flu-Like Symptoms, Prognosis Called Positive

No timeline for discharge has been provided by his office.

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US Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, arrives for Senate votes to reopen the government on day 41 of the government shutdown at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, November 10, 2025. The longest-ever US government shutdown appeared headed Monday to an eventual resolution, after several Democratic senators broke ranks to join Republicans in advancing a compromise deal -- sparking intra-party backlash. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The 83-year-old senator checked himself into a local Washington, D.C., hospital Monday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend.
  • His spokesman said the evaluation was done out of an abundance of caution and reported a positive prognosis.
  • McConnell has missed Senate votes on Monday and Tuesday as he receives care.
  • His office says he remains in contact with staff and intends to return to Senate business, but no return date was given.
  • The episode follows recent falls and a 2023 concussion, and he has said he will retire when his term ends in January 2027.