Mitch McConnell: US Senate Republican leader in hospital after fall
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US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been taken to hospital after a fall at a Washington DC hotel, a spokesman told US media.
"Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner," the spokesman said.
No further detail about his condition was shared. Mr McConnell, 81, is serving a 7th term in the Senate.
Mr McConnell is one of the most senior lawmakers in the Republican Party, now serving as Senate Minority leader.
The incident was first reported by website Punchbowl News.
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