McConnell in Rehab, Recovery On | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Senator Mitch McConnell is staying in rehab to focus on his recovery, missing the Fancy Farm Picnic as he undergoes intensive physical therapy to regain strength and prevent future falls. Doctors note his childhood polio still impacts his mobility, and he’s not cleared to return to the Senate floor or his home state yet. Though he’s been sidelined since his fall in June — which caused a brief blackout but no serious injuries — he’s also been treated for pneumonia. At 84, McConnell remains determined to return to his duties as soon as his medical team gives the all-clear, thanking supporters…