Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital, spokesperson confirms

Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican senator confirmed to CBS News. The specific reason for his hospitalization and the name of the facility were not immediately provided.

"He is receiving excellent care," spokesperson Dave Popp stated in a release on Sunday. McConnell, who represented Kentucky, had recently participated in Senate votes, including the last series of votes on Thursday, June 11. He also presided over a Senate Appropriations Defense subcommittee hearing on the Air Force Budget on Tuesday, June 9.

This latest health incident follows a series of recent health scares for McConnell. In May, he was seen with a bandage on his hand during a committee hearing. In February, he spent over a week in the hospital for what his office described as "flu-like symptoms." In 2023, he sustained a concussion after a fall and later experienced apparent freezing episodes during two separate public appearances. He also suffered minor injuries from another fall in 2024.

McConnell, a former Senate GOP leader from 2007 to 2025, announced last year that he would not run for reelection in 2026. His decision marked the end of a long career that spanned more than 40 years in the Senate. Caitlin Yilek contributed to this report.

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He is receiving excellent care.