Mitch McConnell Still Not Cleared to Resume Senate Duties, Office Says The prolonged absence of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell from Capitol Hill has been a subject of speculation and concern for weeks.
Now, after six weeks since his hospitalization following a fall at home, McConnell's office says he is still not cleared to return to work. At 84, McConnell is among the oldest serving senators in history.
His prolonged absence has sparked whispers about his health and whether he will be able to complete his term.