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McConnell Recovering Amid Senate Leadership Talks | Bend News

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, remains hospitalized but is recovering and actively engaged — speaking with top GOP leaders like John Thune and John Barrasso on national security and defense spending, just weeks after his hospitalization. Though his exact condition is undisclosed, his team confirms steady improvement, and he’s continuing Senate work remotely while lawmakers are out of session until July. This comes amid a history of health scares for the soon-to-retire senator, who stepped down from leadership in 2024 and plans to leave office in January. Listen in comfort:Get a…

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