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

Longtime Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced on the day of his 83rd birthday that he is not seeking reelection in 2026. How many other Senators hold the distinction of serving their country for a very long time?

McConnell announced Thursday he won't seek reelection in 2026, leaving his Senate seat open to a new generation of politicians.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving sitting senator, has announced he will leave Congress at the end of his term. What to know.

Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, which drew mixed reactions on social media.

It would be fascinating to crawl inside the head of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and explore the thoughts, fears and regrets that bounce around inside his skull. The former longtime leader of the Republican Party in the Senate has emerged in recent days as a persistent opponent and critic of President Donald Trump.

A series of falls and freeze ups has raised questions about the senator’s health and criticism from his political opponents.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican to vote against the new Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during her confirmation Wednesday.