Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday morning.
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Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday morning.

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) was hospitalized Sunday morning, according to a statement from his office. His spokesperson said he is receiving excellent care but did not disclose his condition or the reason for hospitalization.

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Both outlets report the same limited facts; neither could ascertain why he was hospitalized or his current condition.
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PPoliticoCENTER1d ago

“Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized, his team says”

WPWashington PostLEFT1d ago

“Sen. Mitch McConnell is hospitalized, but his office does not disclose why”

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