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Sen. Mitch McConnell out of hospital, but still not ‘medically cleared’ to return to Senate
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· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about Senator McConnell's condition and recovery are available from the Office of the Attending Physician and other sources, including WKYT and Gray News.
Senator Mitch McConnell has been released from hospital care after a lengthy stay. Following his discharge, he has been undergoing a rigorous regimen of physical therapy and rehabilitation. The Office of the Attending Physician has stated that McConnell is not yet cleared to return to work.
McConnell is working to regain his strength and resume his full schedule in the Senate and Kentucky. Further details about Senator McConnell's condition and recovery are available from the Office of the Attending Physician and other sources, including WKYT and Gray News.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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