Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with ‘flu-like symptoms’

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Washington — Sen. Mitch McConnell checked himself into a hospital on Monday night “after experiencing flu-like symptoms,” a spokesman for the Kentucky Republican said Tuesday.

The spokesman, David Popp, said it was done out of an “abundance of caution” and McConnell’s “prognosis is positive.”

“He is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving,” Popp said. “He is in regular contact with his staff and...