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Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), one of the most prominent figures in the Republican Party and the Senate, sustained injuries to his face and wrist after a fall on Capitol Hill in December.

The incident prompted concern not only among his colleagues but also across the nation, given McConnell’s seniority and influence in legislative affairs.

While the injuries were not life-threatening, they are part of a broader pattern of health-related concerns among senior lawmakers, highlighting the physical challenges that come with long tenures in Congress.

McConnell’s fall comes shortly after Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) suffered a serious accident, marking the second high-profile health-related event involving Republican senators in recent weeks.Continue reading…