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Mitch McConnell is a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and the Senate Minority Leader.

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"Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care."
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"is receiving excellent care"
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"When my term ends, I will leave the chamber with great hope for the endurance of the Senate as an institution."
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"is receiving excellent care"
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"The empty merits of sweeping trade wars with America’s friends were evident long before today’s decision."
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"President Trump’s use of force to end Iran’s war of terror is squarely within his inherent authorities as commander-in-chief."
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"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time. And on the advice of my doctors, I won't be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet."
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"I am unable to return to the US Senate yet."
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"I'm still working hard to get back to my full schedule of work in the Senate and in Kentucky, keeping up with intense physical therapy per my doctors' orders."
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"NATO is the most successful military alliance in history."
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"NATO is the most successful military alliance in history."
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"I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I'll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business."
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"Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I've received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff."
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"Following the September 11 attacks, Nato allies sent their young servicemembers to fight and die alongside America’s own in Afghanistan and Iraq."
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"Following the September 11 attacks, Nato allies sent their young servicemembers to fight and die alongside America’s own in Afghanistan and Iraq."
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July 14, 2026

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July 12, 2026

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July 9, 2026

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June 23, 2026

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June 15, 2026

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June 14, 2026

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April 9, 2026

Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'

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