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The Senate returns Monday. It’s not clear if McConnell will be back.

Washington Post Politics Monday 14 September 2026, 10:56 UTC By Theodoric Meyer 1 min read
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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) has not appeared in the Senate since June as he recovers from a fall that his office said he suffered at his Washington home. Democracy Dies in Darkness The Senate returns Monday. It’s not clear if McConnell will be back.

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) has not appeared in the Senate since June as he recovers from a fall that his office said he suffered at his Washington home. Democracy Dies in Darkness The Senate returns Monday. It’s not clear if McConnell will be back. The Kentucky Republican has not returned to the chamber since he suffered a fall three months ago.
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