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McConnell’s Hospital Stay Shakes Senate | Tampa News
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Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized over three weeks after suffering a cardiac arrest at home, sparking concern as the Senate braces for critical votes — especially on defense spending — without its most powerful Republican leader. While his office confirms he’s improving, no details on his condition or return date have been released. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is among those demanding updates, while McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, stayed overseas despite the emergency. GOP colleagues report he’s engaged and eager to return, but uncertainty looms as the Senate prepares to reconvene — a moment that could shift the fragile balance of power in Washington.
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