Mitch McConnell to Finish Term as Republican Leadership Shifts in Trump Era
While he championed conservative causes, McConnell ultimately saw his influence challenged by the rise of Trump-era GOP ...
Sen. Mitch McConnell addresses colleagues on his retirement from the Senate
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell won't be seeking reelection in 2026. On the Republican Senator's 83rd birthday Thursday, he ...
Slowly climbing out of the freezer
Temperatures are well below 32 today, but we inch our way above freezing in the coming days.
Mitch McConnell’s freezes, falls and health scares fueled retirement rumors. See timeline
A series of falls and freeze ups has raised questions about the senator’s health and criticism from his political opponents.
Mitch McConnell announces he will retire, ending his four-decade Senate career
WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced Thursday on his 83rd ...
Mitch McConnell Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2026, Ending Tenure as Republican Power Broker
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision.
WATCH LIVE: Mitch McConnell expected to announce retirement at end of term
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is expected to announce on the Senate floor that he will not run for another term in 2026.
The race to replace Mitch McConnell is already on: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we break down the quickly developing race to replace Mitch McConnell, who announced his plans to retire after a decadeslong Senate career. Plus, Jonathan Allen examines who could ...
The Latest: Senate to vote on Kash Patel’s confirmation for FBI director
The Senate is set to vote on whether to confirm Patel as FBI director, a decision that could place him atop the nation’s ...