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Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital
There was no immediate information about why he's there or what his prognosis is
Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized
A spokesman for former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky republican was admitted to a hospital on Sunday.
Sen. Mitch McConnell is hospitalized, but his office does not disclose why
The Kentucky Republican is receiving "excellent care," a McConnell spokesperson said in a statement that did not address his condition.
Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized, his team says
A spokesperson for the McConnell said he is receiving “excellent” care.
Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized, His Spokesman Says
No details were given about the 84-year-old former majority leader’s condition, but he has had a string of health issues in recent years.
Sen Mitch McConnell hospitalized, 'receiving excellent care,' his office says
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized for an undisclosed health issue, according to his office, which said he is receiving excellent care.
McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says
Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, according to his spokesperson.
Four Senate Republicans again unite with Dems to block Trump's SAVE America Act
Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to kill the SAVE Act voter ID amendment for a second time, blocking it from the budget reconciliation package.
McConnell questions Pulte’s qualifications for intelligence post
Sen. Mitch McConnell questioned whether Bill Pulte has the national security experience required to serve as director of national intelligence.
Booker looks to flip Senate seat considered solidly Republican
Booker is looking to flip the seat long held by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky
Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump.
Kentucky Republicans race to replace McConnell while carefully keeping him at arm’s length
Kentucky’s Republican Senate primary to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell is becoming a test of the Republican Party’s transformation under President Donald Trump
From young blades to business trailblazers, Josh and Kelly are bringing the 'Made in America' marque back to San Francisco
Irish immigrant Hugh McConnell was the last person to make knives in San Francisco — 160 years ago. But now a cutting-edge company, with its own co...
Trump endorses Andy Barr in race to succeed Mitch McConnell
Trump also asked one of Barr’s rivals to drop out of the Republican primary in Kentucky, where the winner of the GOP primary is likely to succeed McConnell.
Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell with endorsement, job offer
President Donald Trump sought to reshape the Kentucky Senate race on Friday to fill the seat of Sen. Mitch McConnell, delivering an endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr moments after offering a rival candidate an ambassadorship as an enticement to leave the race.
Republicans fail to attach SAVE America Act to party-line funding package
Senate Republicans Tom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against a voter ID amendment to the GOP immigration enforcement funding bill.
McConnell touts $18.5 million in federal funding for northern Kentucky
The funding for those projects is part of nearly $2.6 billion set aside for Kentucky for fiscal year 2026, which McConnell’s office said is a single-year record for the commonwealth.
McConnell weighs in on Trump's proposed defense budget
Sen. Mitch McConnell, who leads the appropriations subcommittee on defense, said he welcomed "the president’s request for significant growth"
Kentucky lawmakers clear way for statue or artwork honoring McConnell
The Republican-led Kentucky Legislature plans to install a tribute to Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. in the State Capitol rotunda when it reopens.
The race to succeed McConnell showcases how the GOP has soured on him
Three GOP candidates, all former McConnell interns, are keeping their distance as they seek to align with Trump.
McConnell released from hospital after health scare, to work from home as key DHS vote looms
Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from the hospital after experiencing flu-like symptoms and will work from home this week as Senate faces Friday DHS funding deadline.
Elon Musk Spends $10 Million to Help Nate Morris in Kentucky Senate Race
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, backed Nate Morris, a Republican businessman, in the primary race to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky.
Sen. Mitch McConnell criticizes Trump administration rhetoric on Greenland
Although the president has long talked about the U.S. taking over the self-governing Danish territory, his openness to authorizing a hostile takeover is triggering alarm across Europe
Federal cuts and a race to replace McConnell. Here’s a look at top state politics stories in 2025
Kentucky Public Radio has covered a tumultuous year of federal cuts and shifts, the lawsuits challenging them, state governance and another hefty legislative session. Rediscover our top politics stories of 2025.