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Chris Murphy still hospitalized after stroke over the weekend
CNBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Sen. Chris Murphy remains hospitalized after suffering a stroke over the weekend, with his office reporting continued improvement and appreciation for public support.
- Murphy began showing stroke symptoms Saturday during his son's hockey game and was initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to Johns Hopkins for further care.
- His chief of staff confirmed Murphy is awake, alert, and responding well to treatment, but no additional details on his recovery timeline have been provided.
- Murphy is not up for reelection but has been actively campaigning for Democratic candidates this fall and is considered a potential 2028 presidential contender.
- The Senate is scheduled to return to session Monday following Tuesday's midterm elections.
