After his falling out with Trump, Mitch McConnell says he won’t seek reelection, ending his long tenure as the GOP’s power broker
“Seven times, my fellow Kentuckians have sent me to the Senate,” McConnell said. Read More
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Sen Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election
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 Senate majority leader under President Donald Trump’s first administration. This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates. Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with … Read more
McConnell voted no on Hegseth as Pentagon head, forcing Vance to cast tiebreaker
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was one of three Republicans to vote on Friday against Pete Hegseth, who was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary in the new Trump administration. The other Republican “no” votes came from moderates Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, forcing Vice President JD Vance to break the 50-50 tie to confirm … Read more