Updated 1:47 p.m. ET
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) suffered a stroke over the weekend and is recovering after successful surgery Monday morning, his office said. Kirk’s physician told reporters that the senator will remain in intensive care for several days, but is expected to make a full mental recovery — which could take weeks or longer — and resume his duties in Congress.
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