Mitch McConnell Leaves Rehab

The Senate GOP leader says he will keep working from home as he recovers.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell said Thursday he was discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue recovering at home after nearly eight weeks away from the Senate. The Kentucky Republican, 84, was first hospitalized on June 14 after a fall and later said he was receiving physical therapy. McConnell said doctors advised an intensive home physical-therapy regimen during the Senate’s August state work period, and that he would continue work for Kentuckians and the Republican Conference. He did not give a date for returning to the Capitol.

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Farm Bill FalloutLeft & Center

McConnell's absence has hurt Senate Republicans by stalling or complicating a major farm bill push. Moving ahead despite his uncertain return and unresolved disputes leaves the party gambling on a priority with a shaky path forward.

Opaque Health StatusLeans Left

McConnell's health status remains too opaque after weeks away from the Senate, and the delayed update did not answer basic questions about his condition. Senators and the public still lack clear evidence about whether he is fit, when he will return, and why his absence has been handled so secretly.