Mitch McConnell announces retirement, marking end of era in GOP leadership
McConnell has dealt with a series of medical episodes in recent years, including injuries from falls and times when his face ...
McConnell announces plans for retirement
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican and longest-serving Senate leader who played a pivotal role in obstructing major Democratic agenda items and stacking the federal courts with ...
McConnell Announces He Won’t Seek Re-election
The former Senate Republican leader had been widely expected to retire at the end of his term. He made it official on his ...
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Kentucky politicians react to Sen. Mitch McConnell not running for reelection in 2026
Mitch McConnell will not run for reelection in 2026, calling him a "consequential" leader for his role in shaping the state's ...
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Mitch McConnell will not seek re-election to the Senate. Here's a timeline of his career
Here's what to know about his career in the Senate. McConnell, U.S. Senate Minority Leader, is the longest-serving senator in ...
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Marco Rubio Is Walking into a Trap
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Rubio’s ...
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Trump Picks Long-Serving State Chief With Bipartisan Fans for Top Ed. Dept. Role
President Donald Trump has tapped North Dakota’s Kirsten Baesler—a former school leader and technology integration coach and the nation’s longest-serving state superintendent, with a record ...