McConnell Hospitalized After Cardiac Arrest

The 84-year-old Kentucky senator, a towering figure in Republican politics for decades, was rushed to hospital after emergency services were dispatched to his residence.

His office released a brief statement confirming the hospitalization but offered no specifics on his condition beyond saying he was improving.

McConnell's health has been under scrutiny since he suffered a concussion and froze during public appearances in recent years.

The incident raises questions about his ability to continue serving as a senator and the future leadership of Senate Republicans.