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Addison Mitchell McConnell III (/ m ə ˈ k ɒ n ə l / mə-KON-əl; born February 20, 1942) is an American politician and retired attorney who has served as Senate Minority Leader since 2021 and the senior United States senator from Kentucky since 1985, the longest serving senator in his state's history. He previously served as minority leader ...
Feb 28, 2024 · The longest-serving U.S. Senate leader in history announced his decision to retire from the Republican leadership post, citing his desire to move on to the next chapter of his life. He faced pressure from Trump-aligned Republicans and defended American exceptionalism and global leadership.
Feb 28, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.
Feb 28, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down from the helm of the Republican Conference this year, ending his time as the longest-serving leader in Senate history.
Jul 27, 2023 · The Senate minority leader has fallen multiple times this year, including a concussion and a broken rib in March. He has been using a wheelchair in some situations and has not seen a doctor, his office says.
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Feb 29, 2024 · The Kentucky senator, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday, ending a 17-year run as the longest-serving party leader in Senate history. He said he plans to stay in the Senate until his term expires in 2026, but will not seek reelection as the GOP leader after November's elections.
Jul 26, 2023 · Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suddenly stopped speaking during a weekly news conference Wednesday, appearing to freeze, and then went silent.
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