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McConnell Still Recovering, Misses Graham Service, Ends 42-Year Senate Tenure

7/28/2026

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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) posted a photo showing his recovery from a fall at his home.
He remains uncleared to return as the Senate recesses for five weeks beginning Aug. 10.
Doctors require intense daily physical therapy and the Office of Attending Physician visits him each day.
He will miss Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) memorial service Tuesday.
He will not run for re-election in November, ending a 42-year Senate career.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) posted a photo showing his recovery from a fall at his home.
He remains uncleared to return as the Senate recesses for five weeks beginning Aug. 10.
Doctors require intense daily physical therapy and the Office of Attending Physician visits him each day.
He will miss Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) memorial service Tuesday.
He will not run for re-election in November, ending a 42-year Senate career.