McConnell spoke to GOP leaders amid uncertainty about his Senate return

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been hospitalized since June 14, spoke to Senate Republican leaders on Monday and Tuesday amid growing speculation about whether he will return to the Senate before the end of the year.

McConnell had a “lengthy and substantive conversation” with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday, undercutting the rumors that McConnell’s health condition may be substantially worse than his staff has acknowledged.

“Leader Thune spoke with Sen. McConnell yesterday by phone. They had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics, including national security,” a Thune spokesperson said.

Then McConnell, who is 84, spoke on Tuesday with Senate Republican Whip John........

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