Chris Murphy discharged from hospital after stroke
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last week but will miss the first week of Senate votes when lawmakers return from recess next week following the 2026 midterm elections.
TL;DR
- Senator Chris Murphy has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke.
- He will enter a rehabilitation center for several weeks.
- Doctors are encouraged by his progress, and he is aiming for a full recovery.
- Murphy will miss the first week of Senate votes upon lawmakers' return from recess.
- He is 53 years old and considered a potential 2028 presidential candidate.