Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning.
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Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning.

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), 84, was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to a statement from his spokesperson David Popp. No reason for the hospitalization or information on his condition was provided. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate party leader in history and is retiring when his term ends in January.

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16 outlets covered it, splitting into 10 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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Coverage is largely uniform, with most outlets simply quoting the brief statement. The NY Post stands apart by framing the hospitalization as a mystery ailment, while SCMP and Bloomberg note this is his second hospitalization this year.
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THE LEFT5 outlets · mostly neutral
McConnell hospitalized and 'receiving excellent care,' spokesperson says
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THE RIGHT5 outlets · mostly critical
Mitch McConnell hospitalized but receiving 'excellent care,' adviser says
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“US Senator Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital for second time this year, spokesman says” · South China Morning Post, Reuters, Bloomberg, The Hill, Jerusalem Post, Politico

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