Senate powerhouse Mitch McConnell hospitalized

Senate powerhouse Mitch McConnell was rushed to a hospital Monday night "in an abundance of caution" after being stricken by "flu-like symptoms," his spokesperson David Popp revealed Tuesday.

The Kentucky Republican was forced to sit out crucial Senate votes on both Monday and Tuesday, Politico noted. Popp insisted McConnell's "prognosis is positive" and claimed the GOP stalwart is staying in "regular contact with his staff and looks forward to returning to Senate business."

McConnell...