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Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.

Published August 6, 2026, 6:53 PM
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Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab

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Caitlin Yilek

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Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation.

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Washington — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center, nearly two months after he was hospitalized. 

"Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home," he said in a statement. 

The statement did not say when McConnell is expected to return to Capitol Hill. 

"On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I'll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business," he said. 

McConnell was hospitalized on June 14. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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