Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall

Photo by: U.S. Senate
Photo by: U.S. Senate

(Washington, DC) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital.

A spokesman for the Kentucky Republican says McConnell was admitted to the hospital after he tripped while attending a private dinner at a Washington hotel late Wednesday.

The spokesman said the 81-year-old McConnell is receiving treatment.

No further information was provided.