Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced Thursday he won't seek re-election, bringing to an end a four-decade in the chamber.

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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday he does not plan to run for re-election in 2026. Here's what to know about his career in the Senate.

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, will not seek reelection in 2026, the senator announced Thursday.

The longest-serving Senate leader is relinquishing his post in the next Congress and planning to use his influence in ways that could put him at odds with President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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

McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump’s Cabinet nominees President Trump speaks with then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in 2018.

Mitch McConnell's decision to step down as a Senate GOP leader ahead of Trump's return to office could have a lasting impact.

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