Overview
- McConnell checked himself into a Washington-area hospital after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, his spokesman said.
- His office reported a positive prognosis and said he is in regular contact with staff and expects to return to Senate business.
- No timetable has been provided for his discharge or return, and he was absent for Senate votes on Monday and Tuesday.
- The hospitalization follows several years of health incidents, including a 2023 concussion and brief public freezing episodes; he stepped down from GOP leadership and is not seeking re-election.
- A local station reported he tested positive for influenza, a detail not widely corroborated by national outlets.