US Senator John Fetterman checks into hospital with severe depression

US Democratic Senator John Fetterman has checked himself into a hospital near Washington DC to receive treatment for severe depression, his office said.

The Pennsylvania lawmaker has faced depression “off and on throughout his life”, a statement said.

He was elected in November and suffered a debilitating stroke last year while campaigning for the seat.

Last week, he spent two days in hospital after being admitted. He was reported to be feeling light-headed.

It is unclear how long Mr Fetterman will remain in hospital. Unnamed aides told the New York Times they anticipate it will be longer than a few days.