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Mitch McConnell loved the Senate. Then he broke it.

It’s the sort of thing that would seem a bit much from most politicians, but I believe McConnell has loved being a senator. But while I have no doubt for his affection for the upper chamber, it cannot be ignored that he’ll be leaving it a weaker,

The Week US on MSN · 2d

Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection

Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Thursday he will not seek an eighth term in 2026, ending more than 40 years in the Senate, including the longest tenure for a Senate party leader in U.S. history. He announced his coming retirement from the Senate floor on his 83rd birthday.

USA Today · 3d

Ahead of his retirement announcement, Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against these Trump Cabinet picks

Ahead of his retirement announcement, Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against confirming a few Trump Cabinet picks. Here's what to know.

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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.

The Cincinnati Enquirer3d

Sen. Mitch McConnell - former GOP powerhouse - won't seek reelection

Mitch McConnell has spent decades in the ... Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, were the first to embrace him. With an arm around each, he turned to those assembled and ...

Boston Herald3d

Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that he won ... Susan Collins of Maine, who hugged him, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who patted him on the back. He took out a tissue and made a ...

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Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid in the wake of McConnell’s retirement

The former gubernatorial candidate came up short in 2023 but is widely seen as the GOP leader’s heir apparent.

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