GOP senators express confidence in McConnell’s return as health scrutiny grows

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Friday offered Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) a public vote of confidence, as questions swirl about the former GOP leader’s health and prolonged absence from Congress. Pressed on whether McConnell should do more to explain his condition to the public, Ernst told journalist Nick Ballasy that a recent letter from his…