Senate GOP leader John Thune stated that Sen. Mitch McConnell, who was hospitalized over the weekend, is recovering and wants to be back on Capitol Hill. Thune mentioned that McConnell sounded good and is following the current events in the Senate.

Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming, the No. 2 Senate Republican, also spoke with McConnell, who expressed his desire to get back to work this week. McConnell has faced several health issues in recent years, including a concussion and broken ribs in 2023.

Other senators, including Sen. John Kennedy and Sen. Susan Collins, have expressed their support for McConnell’s recovery and expect him to return to work soon.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.