Questions swirl over top US Republican McConnell's hospital stay - here's what we know
McConnell, 84, has been in hospital for more than four weeks, and his staff have not yet said why he was admitted.
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"The senator's health did not warrant an immediate return."
— Elaine Chao , Executive
"We had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics including national security."
— John Thune , Politician
"McConnell was fully engaged and is eager to get back to the Senate."
— John Barrasso , Politician
Key People
Elaine Chao is a former Transportation Secretary and the wife of Mitch McConnell.
Han Zheng is the Vice-President of China.
GOP Whip and Senator from Wyoming.
Republican Senator from South Dakota.
Laura Loomer is a far-right political activist and social media influencer.
Mitch McConnell is a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and the Senate Minority Leader.
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McConnell, 84, has been in hospital for more than four weeks, and his staff have not yet said why he was admitted.
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