Elaine Chao's China Trip Outlasts McConnell's Hospitalization

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as Elaine Chao travels in China on a long-planned trip and did not return immediately; a spokesperson said the trip wasn’t canceled because his health did not require an urgent return. Chao has since returned to the U.S., and McConnell is described as improving and continuing to work with staff on Kentucky and national security matters, including the NDAA, amid ongoing questions about his condition and return timeline.