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McConnell Still Hospitalized, No Serious Injury; Lawmakers Demand Update

7/24/2026

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Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent since his June 14 hospital admission, with only a staged photo on July 12.
McConnell said on July 12 he was briefly unconscious, underwent tests and doctors found no serious injury.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear urged McConnell on July 11 via X to give a health update before August 3 deadline.
Tennessee Republican Tim Burchett told journalist Desirée Townsend new legislation is needed “yesterday” because the Constitution lacks a process.

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Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent since his June 14 hospital admission, with only a staged photo on July 12.
McConnell said on July 12 he was briefly unconscious, underwent tests and doctors found no serious injury.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear urged McConnell on July 11 via X to give a health update before August 3 deadline.
Tennessee Republican Tim Burchett told journalist Desirée Townsend new legislation is needed “yesterday” because the Constitution lacks a process.