Mitch McConnell ‘Frustrated’ by Attention on His Health, Longtime Ally Says

Mitch McConnell ‘frustrated’ by attention on his health, longtime ally says

A longtime ally of Sen. Mitch McConnell said Kentucky’s senior senator is aware of and seems frustrated by the intense public scrutiny about his health condition. Scott Jennings, a former McConnell adviser and conservative political commentator on CNN, said he spoke with McConnell on Tuesday about political races and the attention he’s received since his hospitalization nearly two months ago. ...

Kentucky governor says he has no info on Mitch McConnell’s health as he rips Congress

McConnell was discharged from a rehabilitation center earlier this month

Andy Beshear rips ‘broken’ Senate over Mitch McConnell’s 2-month absence

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) demanded answers on Friday over Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) two-month absence from the Senate.

Mitch McConnell Health Update: Jennings Says Senator Improving

CNN contributor Scott Jennings offered a rare firsthand update on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health Tuesday, telling viewers the 84-year-old Republican sounded improved after weeks of hospitalization and rehabilitation, though major questions about his condition remain unanswered. Jennings, who served as McConnell's political director and has remained a close friend for years, said he spoke with the Kentucky senator by phone earlier Tuesday and foun…

Scott Jennings says McConnell ‘doing a lot better’ after phone call with recovering senator

CNN contributor Scott Jennings offered a rare firsthand update on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health Tuesday, telling viewers the 84-year-old Republican sounded improved after weeks of hospitalization and rehabilitation, though major questions about his condition remain unanswered. Jennings, who served as McConnell’s political director and has remained a close friend for years, said he spoke with...

McConnell, out sick for two months, voted against medical leave 23 times since 1985

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in July 2026. (Office of Senator Mitch McConnell)Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was hospitalized on June 14 after suffering a fall that left him unconscious. He remained hospitalized until mid-July, when he was transferred to a rehabilitation center. On August 6, McConnell announced that he was discharged and was continuing his recovery at home.But, two months later, McConnell has not returned to work in the Senate…