Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term. He’ll announce his retirement Thursday in a speech on the Senate ... allowed that power to ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will not run for re-election in 2026 and will instead retire, the longtime senator announced Thursday. McConnell has served in the Senate for decades, including as ...

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Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term. He’ll announce his retirement Thursday in a speech on the Senate floor.