McConnell Found Unconscious in DC Home; Possible Heart Event Sends Him to Hospital

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at his Washington, DC home in mid-June, with an EMS dispatch indicating CPR for cardiac arrest; he was rushed to a local hospital and was reported to be receiving excellent care as he recovers, with aides noting he remains engaged in Senate business. The 84-year-old has a history of health issues and falls, and had signaled stepping down as GOP leader in 2025 and would not seek re-election in 2026.