Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June

BREAKING NEWSUpdated 7 minutes agoCongressCongressSen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June The Republican senator said in a statement that he will “maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period.”Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Sen. Mitch McConnell said he has been released from a rehabilitation center where he was recovering from a fall.Nathan Posner / Anadolu via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleAug. 6, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT / Updated Aug. 6, 2026, 2:56 PM EDTBy Rebecca ShabadSen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center where he was recovering from a fall he suffered in mid-June.“Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I’ve received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff,” McConnell said in a statement. The Kentucky Republican said he would continue to work from home and did not provide a timeline for his return to the Senate, which is expected to begin a five-week recess in the coming days.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleRebecca ShabadRebecca Shabad is a politics reporter for NBC News based in Washington.