McConnell speaks with GOP leaders amid questions about his condition and hospital stay

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been communicating by phone with colleagues as he recovers in the hospital from an undisclosed medical issue. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said in a statement that he and McConnell "had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics" on Monday. A spokesperson for Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said Tuesday that Barrasso also spoke with McConnell for about 20 minutes.