John Fetterman hospitalised to treat clinical depression, chief of staff says

Pennsylvania senator suffered a stroke while campaigning last year and has experienced depression off and on' throughout life

John Fetterman, the US senator from Pennsylvania, checked into hospital on Wednesday to receive treatment for clinical depression, his chief of staff said.

The news came a week after the Democrat, who suffered a stroke while campaigning last year, was hospitalised after feeling light-headed. Fetterman is a rising star among Democrats.