Sen. McConnell Released From Rehab
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- South China Morning Postseen 6 Aug, 22:29description edited
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Long-time Republican US Senator Mitch McConnell said he was released from a rehabilitation centre on Thursday and would continue his recovery from a fall and from pneumonia at home. “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 in a statement. The 84-year-old Kentucky lawmaker and former Senate Republican leader...Republican US Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said on Thursday that he had been discharged from a rehabilitation centre and would continue his recovery from home. The former Senate leader was first admitted to hospital on June 14. He disclosed weeks later that his hospitalisation was the result of a fall and said he was undergoing physiotherapy. McConnell, 84, gave no specific date for his return to the Capitol, but senators are expected to soon leave Washington for the traditional August...
- The Guardian Worldseen 6 Aug, 23:06headline rewritten
Mitch McConnell leaves rehab center to continue recovery from fall at homeMitch McConnell announces discharge from rehabilitation center - nbcdfw.comseen 8 Aug, 22:32headline rewritten
Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab centerSen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June - nbcnewyork.comseen 8 Aug, 22:32headline rewritten
Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab centerSen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June - ABC News (Australia)seen 9 Aug, 02:33headline rewritten
US Senator Mitch McConnell released from rehab centre after fall in JuneUS senator Mitch McConnell released from rehab centre after fall in June - The Hillseen 17 Aug, 00:56description edited
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has "heard absolutely nothing back from" Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following his weekslong hospitalization. Beshear, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, made the admission in an interview with CBS News's "Face the Nation" with fill-in host Ed O'Keefe, adding that...Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has "heard absolutely nothing back from" Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following the GOP senator's weeks-long hospitalization. Beshear, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, made the admission during his Sunday appearance on CBS News's "Face the Nation." The Kentucky governor added...
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- 6 Aug, 18:00Sen. McConnell Released From Rehab1 outlet
- 6 Aug, 18:48McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehab center and will continue recovery at home2 outlets
- 6 Aug, 18:54McConnell released from rehabilitation center, will continue recovery at home2 outlets
- 6 Aug, 18:56Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June4 outlets
- 6 Aug, 19:09Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, will continue recovery at home3 outlets
- 6 Aug, 19:47Mitch McConnell announces discharge from rehabilitation center3 outlets
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Thu, 6 August 2026
47 reports- hotair.com18:00first to report
Sen. Mitch McConnell released from rehab, continuing recovery at home after hospitalization in June.
- Google News - Top Stories18:48
McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehab center and will continue recovery at home CNN Mitch McConnell discharged from rehabilitation center after fall that left him hospitalized – live The Guardian McConnell says he is leaving rehab , heading home Politico Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June NBC News McConnell discharged from rehab center, Senate return still unclear Axios
- wkyt.com18:49
The senator confirmed the news in a news release on Thursday.
- Bloomberg Politics18:54
Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been absent from the Senate since a June fall at his home, has been released from a rehabilitation center to continue his recovery at home.
- kxlf.com18:54
Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from a rehabilitation center Thursday and will continue recovering at home after a fall earlier this summer.
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- katc.com6 Aug, 18:54their copy
- Google News - Top Stories18:56
Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June NBC News McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehab center and will continue recovery at home CNN McConnell discharged from rehab center, Senate return still unclear Axios Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab, nearly 2 months after hospitalization CBS News McConnell says he is leaving rehab , heading home Politico
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- nbcnews.com6 Aug, 19:12their copy
- nbcdfw.com6 Aug, 19:43their copy
- nbcnewyork.com6 Aug, 19:43their copy
- firstalert4.com19:04
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital and is heading home, he said in a statement Thursday.
- fox9.com19:09
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue intensive physical therapy at home following a fall that led to weeks of treatment.
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- fox32chicago.com6 Aug, 19:09their copy
- fox4news.com6 Aug, 19:09their copy
- wsvn.com19:10
(CNN) — Sen. Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that he has been discharged from the rehabilitation center where he had been recovering after a fall<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/politics/mcconnell-says-hes-been-discharged-from-rehab-center-and-will-continue-recovery-at-home/">Read More</a>
- wkms.org19:19
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was discharged from his rehabilitation center in a Thursday statement, more than 50 days after hospitalization.
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- wkyufm.org7 Aug, 10:43their copy
- wfdd.org7 Aug, 10:43their copy
- Axios19:20
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was discharged from a rehab facility and has returned home amid his lengthy absence from Congress, he said in a statement released Thursday by his office. The big picture: The 84-year-old lawmaker was hospitalized in June and has not been seen in public since, outside of images released by his office. The mystery of McConnell's continued absence has fueled questions about his capacity to serve the remainder of his term, which ends in January 2027. Driving the news:...
- bbc.co.uk19:38
The 84-year-old Republican Senator, who was admitted to hospital in June, says he will continue to work from home for now.
- The Guardian World19:47edited after publishing
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Mitch McConnell leaves rehab center to continue recovery from fall at homeRepublican, 84, absent from Senate after fall that led to hospital stay, says he will continue recovery at home US politics live – latest updates The Republican US senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation center following the fall that left him hospitalized, he announced on Thursday. McConnell, 84, whose weeks‑long absence from Capitol Hill fueled mounting speculation about his health , said he will continue his recovery at home. Continue reading...
- Google News - Top Stories19:51
New Sen. Mitch McConnell statement says he's leaving rehab, heading home WLKY Mitch McConnell Discharged From Rehabilitation Facility The New York Times McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehab center and will continue recovery at home CNN Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June NBC News Mitch McConnell returns home weeks after hospital admission sparked health speculation BBC
- Google News - Top Stories19:53
Mitch McConnell leaves rehab center to continue recovery from fall at home The Guardian McConnell Announces Discharge From Rehabilitation Center The New York Times McConnell says he's leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home The Washington Post McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehab center and will continue recovery at home CNN US Senator McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation centre Al Jazeera
- denverpost.com19:59
The senator is determined to finish out his seventh term, which concludes in January.
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- newsday.com6 Aug, 20:35their copy
- ksjbam.com6 Aug, 21:09their copy
- wuky.org6 Aug, 22:01their copy
- iheart.com20:04
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com20:04
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com20:04
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com20:04
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com20:04
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com20:04
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- South China Morning Post20:07edited after publishing
Republican US Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said on Thursday that he had been discharged from a rehabilitation centre and would continue his recovery from home. The former Senate leader was first admitted to hospital on June 14. He disclosed weeks later that his hospitalisation was the result of a fall and said he was undergoing physiotherapy. McConnell, 84, gave no specific date for his return to the Capitol, but senators are expected to soon leave Washington for the traditional August...
- boston.com20:17
Sen. Mitch McConnell said Thursday that he had been discharged from a rehabilitation facility after a nearly eight-week medical absence.
- The Hill20:20
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Thursday he has been discharged from the rehabilitation center where he was undergoing intense physical therapy to recover from a fall he suffered in June. “Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes...
- news.az20:30
McConnell said he left the rehabilitation facility earlier Thursday and will continue an intensive physical therapy program at home during the Senate&...
- Al Jazeera English20:36
Republican senator has not been seen in public since mid-June, sparking criticism of transparency over his condition.
- ABC News (Australia)20:56edited after publishing
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US Senator Mitch McConnell released from rehab centre after fall in JuneThe former Republican leader in the Senate has faced questions over his long absence, with critics calling for more detail on his condition or for him to step down.
- salon.com21:34
Mitch McConnell is heading home. The internet still wants to hear from him.
- iheart.com22:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com22:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com22:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com22:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com22:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com22:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- lbc.co.uk22:51
On Thursday, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican said he has been discharged from the rehabilitation centre where he had been recovering after a fall and will continue to recover at home.
- iheart.com23:00
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- wondradio.com23:00
Mitch McConnell delivers an opening statement during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the FY2027 budget request in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on May 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, after weeks of in-patient care following a fall in mid-June, announced via a statement from his office on Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery...
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- wadk.com6 Aug, 23:00their copy
- hitsfm.net7 Aug, 00:30their copy
- iheart.com23:00
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com23:00
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- hngn.com23:17
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue recovering from a June fall at home.
- iheart.com23:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com23:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com23:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com23:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com23:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com23:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
Fri, 7 August 2026
10 reports- iheart.com00:15
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com00:15
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com00:15
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com00:15
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com00:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com00:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com00:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com00:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- iheart.com00:30
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, has been discharged from a rehab center after recovering from a fall and pneumonia. He will continue physical therapy at home while engaging in Senate duties. Governor Andy Beshear previously urged McConnell to disclose his health status or consider resigning.
- Google News - Top Stories04:50
McConnell discharged from rehab center, will continue recovery at home The Washington Post Mitch McConnell Discharged From Rehabilitation Facility The New York Times McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehab center and will continue recovery at home CNN Mitch McConnell announces discharge from rehabilitation center The Guardian Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June NBC News
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- medicaldaily.com01:25
Mitch McConnell leaves rehabilitation and continues physical therapy at home after a fall and pneumonia, detailing the stages of recovery and fall prevention.
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- ibtimes.co.uk15:10
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has fiercely demanded that Republican Senator Mitch McConnell either prove his physical capacity to serve or resign immediately amid his prolonged absence from Congress.
Sun, 16 August 2026
11 reports- Google News - Top Stories14:42
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell" CBS News Kentucky governor says he has received no information on Mitch McConnell’s health as he rips into Congress The Independent Beshear says he’s done everything in his power to address McConnell absence Lexington Herald Leader Mitch McConnell’s Disappearance Hits Major New Milestone thedailybeast.com What’s Happened Since Mitch McConnell’s Fall and Hospitalization 2 Months Ago People.com
- iheart.com20:03
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticizes Senator Mitch McConnell's lack of health updates, urging transparency. Beshear calls for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to ensure senators' capacity to serve. McConnell, recovering from a fall, has not publicly addressed his health since August 6.
- iheart.com20:03
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticizes Senator Mitch McConnell's lack of health updates, urging transparency. Beshear calls for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to ensure senators' capacity to serve. McConnell, recovering from a fall, has not publicly addressed his health since August 6.
- iheart.com20:03
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticizes Senator Mitch McConnell's lack of health updates, urging transparency. Beshear calls for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to ensure senators' capacity to serve. McConnell, recovering from a fall, has not publicly addressed his health since August 6.
- iheart.com20:03
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticizes Senator Mitch McConnell's lack of health updates, urging transparency. Beshear calls for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to ensure senators' capacity to serve. McConnell, recovering from a fall, has not publicly addressed his health since August 6.
- iheart.com20:03
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticizes Senator Mitch McConnell's lack of health updates, urging transparency. Beshear calls for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to ensure senators' capacity to serve. McConnell, recovering from a fall, has not publicly addressed his health since August 6.
- iheart.com20:03
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticizes Senator Mitch McConnell's lack of health updates, urging transparency. Beshear calls for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to ensure senators' capacity to serve. McConnell, recovering from a fall, has not publicly addressed his health since August 6.
- iheart.com20:03
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticizes Senator Mitch McConnell's lack of health updates, urging transparency. Beshear calls for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to ensure senators' capacity to serve. McConnell, recovering from a fall, has not publicly addressed his health since August 6.
- iheart.com20:03
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticizes Senator Mitch McConnell's lack of health updates, urging transparency. Beshear calls for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to ensure senators' capacity to serve. McConnell, recovering from a fall, has not publicly addressed his health since August 6.
- iheart.com20:03
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticizes Senator Mitch McConnell's lack of health updates, urging transparency. Beshear calls for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to ensure senators' capacity to serve. McConnell, recovering from a fall, has not publicly addressed his health since August 6.
- The Hill21:15edited after publishing
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has "heard absolutely nothing back from" Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following the GOP senator's weeks-long hospitalization. Beshear, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, made the admission during his Sunday appearance on CBS News's "Face the Nation." The Kentucky governor added...