Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., indicated on Thursday that he has been in contact Sen. Mitch McConnell’s, R-Ky., staff, who have indicated that the aim is for the lawmaker to return to the Senate later this month.

“I expect that. I sure hope so,” Comer said after being asked if McConnell was expected to join his Senate colleagues on Sept. 14.

Comer said he had talked to McConnell staff, who have “said it’s their goal for senator McConnell to be here… when the Senate” returns.

MCCONNELL IS OUT OF REHAB, BUT HIS ABSENCE HAS STUNTED A KEY REPUBLICAN PRIORITY

Fox News Digital reached out to McConnell’s office on Friday.

Senators are slated to return to work…

Read the full article at FOXNEWS.COM