The former GOP Senate leader is free to vote his conscience.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced on his 83rd birthday Thursday that he won’t seek re-election next year, bringing an end to his ...

Republican U.S. Sem. Mitch McConnell announced he will not seek reelection in 2026 after representing Kentucky in the Senate for decades. McConnell's announcement sparked mixed reactions on social ...

After nearly four decades of quietly and shrewdly amassing power, “Old Crow’s” farewell tour has been overshadowed by health ...

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 ...

Kentucky lawmakers and politicos are reacting to the announcement that Sen. Mitch McConnell will not run for reelection in 2026, calling him a "consequential" leader for his role in shaping the ...

Senator Mitch McConnell, a long-standing figure in the U.S. Capitol, has decided not to pursue reelection for another term.

As the contest turns nasty, onetime allies of Senate Republicans’ former leader are now seeking President Trump’s endorsement ...

The conclusion of Sen. Mitch McConnell seventh term in office will mark his decadeslong goal to achieve power and influence ...

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ...

Kentucky lawmakers and politicos are reacting to the announcement that Sen. Mitch McConnell will not run for reelection in ...