"After tripping on Tuesday, Leader McConnell is experiencing leg stiffness and will work from home today," a McConnell spokesperson said in a Thursday morning statement.
The veteran Kentucky lawmaker, who has served a record 18 years as Senate party leader, will step down from his leadership post at the end of the month.
He plans to serve out the remainder of his Senate term, which ends in 2026, and has pledged to increase federal spending on the nation's defenses.
McConnell has repeatedly warned of the threats to U.S. national security and economic interests posed by Russia, China and Iran, telling The Financial Times: "We're in a very, very dangerous world right now."
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