Mitch McConnell ‘Not Yet Medically Cleared’ For Senate Return, New Statement Says
BreakingBusinessMitch McConnell ‘Not Yet Medically Cleared’ For Senate Return, New Statement SaysBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJul 27, 2026, 12:12pm EDTToplineSen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is “not yet medically cleared to leave the rehab facility” where his office has said he’s recovering from a fall and bout of pneumonia, according to a new statement released a little more than six weeks after his hospitalization.
- ▪BreakingBusinessMitch McConnell ‘Not Yet Medically Cleared’ For Senate Return, New Statement SaysBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff.
- ▪Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJul 27, 2026, 12:12pm EDTToplineSen.
- ▪Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is “not yet medically cleared to leave the rehab facility” where his office has said he’s recovering from a fall and bout of pneumonia, according to a new statement released a little more than six weeks after his hos
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ McConnell ‘not yet cleared’ to leave rehab to return to Congress — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Sen. McConnell still not cleared to go back to work as he recovers from fall, doctors say — CNBC — Top
- ▪ McConnell to skip ‘Fancy Farm’ picnic; Physician says he’s not cleared to return to Senate — The Hill
- ▪ McConnell out of hospital, still not 'medically cleared' to return to Senate — Fox News
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BreakingBusinessMitch McConnell ‘Not Yet Medically Cleared’ For Senate Return, New Statement SaysBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorJul 27, 2026, 12:12pm EDTToplineSen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is “not yet medically cleared to leave the rehab facility” where his office has said he’s recovering from a fall and bout of pneumonia, according to a new statement released a little more than six weeks after his hospitalization. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and his wife, Elaine Chao, in a photo his office said was taken July 26, 2026.Office of Sen.
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