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

Feb 20, 2025 4:02 PM EST

Associated Press,

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decades long tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.

Senator Lindsey Graham releases statement on Mitch McConnell stepping down as Senate Republican

Feb 28, 2024 1:49 PM EST

Tiffany Rigby,

Senator Lindsey Graham has released a statement on Mitch McConnell stepping down as the Senate Republican leader in November.

McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

Feb 28, 2024 1:25 PM EST

Associated Press,

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.

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McConnell discharged from hospital after concussion, fractured rib

He's said to be headed to a rehabilitation facility for physical therapy.

Mar 13, 2023 6:00 PM EDT

ABC News,

He’s said to be headed to a rehabilitation facility for physical therapy.

Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall at DC hotel

McConnell, 81, has served as the Republican leader in the Senate since 2007.

Mar 9, 2023 10:51 AM EST

ABC News,

McConnell, 81, has served as the Republican leader in the Senate since 2007.

McConnell reelected as Senate leader despite historic challenge from Scott

The vote, done by secret ballot behind closed doors, was 37-10 for McConnell.

Nov 16, 2022 1:38 PM EST

ABC News,

The vote, done by secret ballot behind closed doors, was 37-10 for McConnell.

House Democrats to deliver article of impeachment against former President Trump Monday

Jan 25, 2021 12:27 PM EST

Mike Olson,

House Democrats are set to deliver the article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday.

AP: The Latest: McConnell points finger at Trump in Capitol riot

Jan 19, 2021 3:08 PM EST

Associated Press,

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is explicitly pointing his finger at President Donald Trump for helping to spur the attack on the Capitol by the outgoing president’s supporters.

AP: Pelosi, McConnell get COVID-19 vaccine, urge others to do so

Dec 18, 2020 4:33 PM EST

Associated Press,

The legislative branch of government is rapidly moving to receive the coronavirus vaccine, with both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell getting the shot on Friday.

AP: Pelosi, McConnell discuss COVID relief as pressure builds

Dec 3, 2020 3:37 PM EST

Associated Press, ,

Capitol Hill’s top leaders have spoken about COVID-19 relief for the first time in a month.

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

Senator Lindsey Graham releases statement on Mitch McConnell stepping down as Senate Republican

McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

McConnell discharged from hospital after concussion, fractured rib

He's said to be headed to a rehabilitation facility for physical therapy.

Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall at DC hotel

McConnell, 81, has served as the Republican leader in the Senate since 2007.

McConnell reelected as Senate leader despite historic challenge from Scott

The vote, done by secret ballot behind closed doors, was 37-10 for McConnell.

House Democrats to deliver article of impeachment against former President Trump Monday

AP: The Latest: McConnell points finger at Trump in Capitol riot

AP: Pelosi, McConnell get COVID-19 vaccine, urge others to do so

AP: Pelosi, McConnell discuss COVID relief as pressure builds

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