Sen Mitch McConnell hospitalized, 'receiving excellent care,' his office says

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Sen.Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was hospitalized for an undisclosed health issue, according to his office.

"Sen. McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning," McConnell's Communications Director David Popp told Fox News. "He is receiving excellent care."

McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, was previouslyhospitalized for eight daysearlier this year after experiencing "flu-like symptoms."

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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., stands in the U.S. Capitol as the Senate votes on a government funding package on Jan. 29, 2026.(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call Inc via Getty Images)

The 84-year-old senator announced last February. hewould not seek reelectionand would retire when his current term ends in January 2027.

McConnell has dealt with aseries of health episodesin recent years, including injuries from falls. multiple instances in which he briefly froze while speaking publicly.

Only Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, at 92 and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at 84, are older than McConnell in Congress.

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Eric Mack is a writer for Fox News Digital covering breaking news.