Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's left rehab, will work from home

Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, announced on Thursday that he has been released from a rehabilitation facility and will continue to work on Senate matters from his home, as he recuperates from a fall that occurred nearly two months ago. The 84-year-old senator stated in a written statement that he will continue a rigorous physical therapy regimen at home, under the guidance of his doctors.

Despite remaining largely out of public view since his hospitalization in mid-June, McConnell's staff has provided sporadic updates on his recovery. His aides have released written statements, often accompanied by photographs, to showcase his progress. However, no video or audio evidence of McConnell's condition has been released, leading to increased speculation.

Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear has called for McConnell's resignation, citing concerns about his fitness to serve. McConnell's fall resulted in brief loss of consciousness but no broken bones, heart attack, concussion, or stroke. The congressional Office of the Attending Physician reported that doctors were meeting with McConnell daily to discuss his rehabilitation care.

With McConnell's absence, Republicans now control the Senate by a narrow margin of 53-47, leaving limited room for defections if Todd Blanche, Trump's Attorney General nominee, needs to be confirmed. If McConnell returns to the Senate, it would strengthen the GOP's position, potentially securing the confirmation of Blanche amidst the current political climate.