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Senate set to reconvene Monday, but Mitch McConnell's return remains unclear

wlwt.com • September 14, 2026 • nation

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Senator Mitch McConnell's return to Capitol Hill is uncertain as he continues recovering from a June fall and subsequent pneumonia.
After hospitalization and rehabilitation, McConnell has returned home but has not provided a specific timeline for resuming full Senate duties.
McConnell remains engaged with Senate business during his recovery, according to his communications staff.
Kentucky Congressman James Comer expressed optimism about McConnell's imminent return, though no official date has been announced.
McConnell has a history of health issues, including polio in childhood, recent falls, a concussion in March 2023, and episodes of freezing during public appearances.