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Sen. McConnell Enters Rehab, Returns After Hospitalization

7/22/2026

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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell entered rehab on July 12 and plans to return to Senate floor.
Doctors found no broken bones, concussion, heart attack, stroke, tumor or hemorrhage; only unconsciousness and pneumonia.
His office, led by aide Terry Camack ($226,000 salary), declined to comment on his condition.
Capitol Police have kept unmarked SUVs at the hospital since his June 14 admission.
Governor Andy Beshear received two agency calls falsely reporting McConnell’s death.

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Story summary

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell entered rehab on July 12 and plans to return to Senate floor.
Doctors found no broken bones, concussion, heart attack, stroke, tumor or hemorrhage; only unconsciousness and pneumonia.
His office, led by aide Terry Camack ($226,000 salary), declined to comment on his condition.
Capitol Police have kept unmarked SUVs at the hospital since his June 14 admission.
Governor Andy Beshear received two agency calls falsely reporting McConnell’s death.