The former GOP leader can more freely speak his mind on nominees and defense, but his influence is limited.

Senator Mitch McConnell has not said whether he would run for reelection next year, but a series of Republicans are gearing up to replace the longtime Republican Kentucky lawmaker. McConnell ...

In his many years leading Senate Republicans, Mitch McConnell pushed the judiciary rightward and turned the chamber into a legislative graveyard for Democrats, earning a reputation for cutthroat ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell was a generational force for the Republican Party — using procedural tactics and political will to stymie much of former President Barack Obama’s agenda, hand President ...

“Mitch McConnell never really had it. He had an ability to raise money because of his position as leader, which anybody could do.” open image in gallery President Donald Trump slammed Mitch ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spent 18 years as Senate Republican leader corralling his members to fall in line. Now, unshackled from those responsibilities and likely headed for the chamber’s ...