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Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after 3-month health absence

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Capitol on Monday after a three-month absence.

ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-15 · 00:40 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after 3-month health absence
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Republican Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Capitol on Monday after a three-month absence. This period was dedicated to his recovery from a fall at his Washington home. The absence had previously sparked discussions regarding his capacity to serve in Congress. Speaking to reporters from a wheelchair outside the Senate chamber, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican stated, "Time to get back to work, finish the job for this Congress." His return signifies his intention to resume his duties.

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McConnell is an 84-year-old Kentucky Republican.

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McConnell stated, 'Time to get back to work, finish the job for this Congress.'

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McConnell was recuperating from a fall in his Washington home.

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Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the Capitol on Monday after a three-month absence.

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Republican Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the Capitol on ⁠Monday after a three-month absence spent recuperating from a fall ⁠in his Washington home that had raised questions about his fitness to serve in Congress.“I must admit. After two years of – decades, actually – dodging your questions, I wasn’t sure how many of you would be here today. But I’m glad ‌to see you. Time to get back to work, finish the job for this Congress,” the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican told reporters from a wheelchair outside the Senate chamber.
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