McConnell returns, health still limited

Słynny senator Mitch McConnell powrócił na Kapitol. Chce dokończyć kadencję

To istotne zdarzenie w amerykańskiej polityce: nieobecność 84-letniego byłego lidera Republikanów wywołała wcześniej spekulacje, czy jest w stanie dalej sprawować mandat.

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Comeback mit 84: Mitch McConnell kehrt nach drei Monaten Pause zurück in den US-Senat

„Meine Genesung war ein langer und frustrierender Prozess“, sagte noch sichtlich geschwächt bei seiner Rückkehr in den Kongress. Zuletzt war er Mitte Juni bei einer Abstimmung gesehen worden.

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Republikanischer Politiker: Mitch McConnell ist nach drei Monaten Pause zurück im Senat

Der Senator sagt, er sei «noch nicht wieder ganz bei 100 Prozent». Seine Abwesenheit hatte Spekulationen über seine Gesundheit und politische Zukunft aufgeworfen.

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Timothy McBride

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Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate three months after a fall www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

McConnell returns to Senate, casting first vote since suffering a fall in June

The Kentucky Republican voted in the Senate on Monday evening for the first time since he was hospitalized in June.

www.washingtonpost.com

September 15, 2026 at 4:03 AM

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Timothy McBride

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McConnell returns to Capitol after 3-month absence www.axios.com/2026/09/14/m...

McConnell returns to Capitol after 3-month absence

The Kentucky Republican's return could finally unjam the farm bill.

www.axios.com

September 15, 2026 at 3:57 AM

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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf)

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Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absence

The Kentucky Republican was hospitalized in June after a fall. “Time to get back to work to finish the job for this Congress,” he told reporters Monday.

www.nbcnews.com

September 15, 2026 at 1:45 AM

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Joanna Grossman

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If an 84 yo man is cloned, the clone would be a baby, right? Asking for a Senate Parliamentarian. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...

Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After Three Month Absence

Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former leader, had been absent for more than 13 weeks after a health incident, fueling questions about his ability to continue serving.

www.nytimes.com

September 15, 2026 at 1:39 AM

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David Darmofal

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But the most performative people on Bluesky had said he was dead, so how can this be?

McConnell Returns to Senate After Three Months Away

Mitch McConnell Returns to Senate After Three Month Absence (Gift Article)

Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former leader, had been absent for more than 13 weeks after a health incident, fueling questions about his ability to continue serving.

www.nytimes.com

September 14, 2026 at 11:56 PM

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Timothy McBride

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Mitch McConnell returns to Senate www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news...

Mitch McConnell returns to Senate

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the senate after a three-month absence. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

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September 14, 2026 at 11:42 PM

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Och därmed kan vi avskriva konspirationsteorierna.

CNN @cnn.com · 1d

Sen. Mitch McConnell has returned to Capitol Hill for the first time after a three-month absence due to health issues. He was seen leaving his home in a wheelchair en route to the Capitol. https://cnn.it/4cID83j

September 14, 2026 at 10:25 PM

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Sen. Mitch McConnell has returned to Capitol Hill for the first time after a three-month absence due to health issues. He was seen leaving his home in a wheelchair en route to the Capitol. https://cnn.it/4cID83j

September 14, 2026 at 10:13 PM

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Słynny senator Mitch McConnell powrócił na Kapitol. Chce dokończyć kadencję

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Republikanischer Politiker: Mitch McConnell ist nach drei Monaten Pause zurück im Senat

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