McConnell Hits 6 Weeks Since Hospitalization—As Health Concerns Persist The longest running mystery in Washington is not about a national security leak or scandal but the disappearance of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Six weeks have passed since his hospitalization for what was initially described as a fall and mild pneumonia, fueling speculation about his health and future in the Senate.
McConnell's office has released few details about his condition, leaving many questions unanswered.