Mitch McConnell, 84, Hospitalized in Washington

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday, June 14, 2026, for an undisclosed health issue, according to a statement from his office. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is reportedly receiving excellent care, but his prognosis and the reason for his hospitalization were not immediately released. His spokesperson confirmed the admission on Sunday morning.

The exact location of the hospitalization was not specified in the official statement, but reports indicated he was taken to George Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C. The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Monday, raising questions about whether McConnell will miss official business. He currently serves as the chairman of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on defense.

McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history before stepping aside from leadership last year, has faced heightened scrutiny over his health in recent years. His final term in the Senate is set to conclude in January 2027, following his announcement last February that he would not seek reelection.

The senator's medical history includes a series of falls and public episodes. He was hospitalized with a...