India, June 15 -- Mitch McConnell's office confirmed on Sunday that the 84-year-old senator was admitted to a hospital earlier in the day. Though no details about his condition or the reason for the hospitalization were immediately released.

A statement issued by McConnell spokesperson David Popp said the senator is "receiving excellent care."

The Kentucky republican is one of the longest-serving figures in modern American politics. In recent years, McConnell has faced several health challenges.

In March 2023, he suffered a concussion and a rib fracture after a fall, forcing him to step away from Senate business for several weeks. He also experienced two widely publicized freezing episodes during press conferences later that year.

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