Addison Mitchell McConnell III [1] (/ m ə ˈ k ɒ n ə l /; born February 20, 1942) is an American politician and retired attorney serving since 1985 as the senior United States senator from Kentucky. McConnell is in his seventh Senate term and is the longest-serving senator in …

McConnell, R-Ky., who has served as GOP leader since 2007, made his announcement in a Senate floor speech Wednesday. An election to replace him as leader will occur in November, with his...

Feb 28, 2024 · Mitch McConnell says he'll step down as Senate Republican leader in November. The 82-year-old Kentucky lawmaker is the longest-serving Senate leader in history.

1 day ago · Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was photographed in a wheelchair Wednesday after reportedly suffering multiple falls on Capitol Hill. “Senator McConnell is fine,” a spokesperson for the 82-year ...

Feb 29, 2024 · Washington — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he's stepping down as the upper chamber's GOP leader after November's elections, ending a 17-year run that made him...

Jan 2, 2025 · Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell often says politicians come to Washington to “either make a point or to make a difference.” Mr. McConnell has done both in his record-breaking 18...

Feb 28, 2024 · Kentucky's Mitch McConnell is stepping down as Senate Republican leader in November after nearly two decades in the role. McConnell, who turned 82 last week, announced the decision in a speech on ...

Feb 28, 2024 · Mitch McConnell, the US Senate's longest-serving Republican leader, has announced he is stepping down from his leadership position in November. The Kentucky politician said it was "time to move...