McConnell suffering 'occasional lightheadedness' but is clear to keep working after freezing up in press conference, his doctor says

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is "medically clear" to continue working despite experiencing lightheadedness episodes, according to his attending physician, who attributed the incidents to McConnell's previous concussion and dehydration.

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