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The Latest Breaking News from Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell, 83, announces retirement after four decades in Senate

Announcement comes after former majority leader ceded his position earlier this year

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Mitch McConnell won’t seek Senate re-election in 2026

Republican Kentucky lawmaker formally announced his retirement in a Senate floor speech on Thursday

The Guardian - US

Sen. Mitch McConnell Won't Seek Reelection: 'My Current Term In The Senate Will Be My Last'

Senator Mitch McConnell will not seek re-election in 2026, ending his tenure in the Senate.

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Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement, Defies Trump On Key Votes

Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement announcement signals a shift in GOP leadership, diverging from Trump-aligned faction.

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Senator Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement After Decades In Office

Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader, announces retirement, impacting GOP's future direction.

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Capitol Lens | A Mitch in time - Roll Call

Here are archival photos of Mitch McConnell, the longtime senator who announced on Thursday that he will not seek reelection next year.

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Mitch McConnell says he won't seek an eighth term in 2026 - Roll Call

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

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The days of Republicans daring to push back against Trump are well and truly over

ANALYSIS: The president may be insulting McConnell and quoting Napoleon, but no one should expect any resistance from the current Republican party, writes Eric Garcia

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Mcconnell Defies GOP, Votes Against Trump's Key Cabinet Nominations

Mitch McConnell faces criticism from Trump for opposing key nominations and voting with Democrats, raising concerns about his re-election.

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Sen. Mitch Mcconnell's Independent Streak Shakes Up Republican Party

Senator Mitch McConnell's evolving role in the Republican Party and the Senate amid shifting ideologies and priorities.

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Rep. Andy Barr Considers Running For U.S. Senate In Kentucky

Republican Rep. Andy Barr considers U.S. Senate run in Kentucky, emphasizing alignment with Trump's agenda and independence from McConnell.

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Photos of the week ending February 14, 2025 - Roll Call

Competing budget resolutions, Cabinet confirmations, federal employee protests and a lost Super Bowl bet highlighted the week on Capitol Hill.

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Trump blasts McConnell after RFK vote

The president said that the GOP would be in tatters if it was left to the Kentucky senator

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Trump lays into Mitch McConnell after Senator continues rebellion: ‘He’s not equipped mentally’

President claims he never knew McConnell had polio, which the former leader of the Senate Republican Conference cited as a reason for not backing Robert F Kennedy’s nomination to be Health and Human Services Secretary

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Mitch McConnell takes another feeble swing at Trump — when it doesn’t really matter

Analysis: Mitch McConnell’s resistance against Trump nominees should not be mistaken for the sudden evolution of a spine, writes John Bowden

Latin Times

Republican Congressman Supports Trump Trying 'Something Different' Despite McConnell Raising Alarms Over Tariff Policies

As Trump pushes forward with a fresh wave of tariffs, Rep. Davidson defended the trade strategy, arguing it was worth trying "something different" with China.

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Trump Criticizes Mcconnell's Mental Fitness And Polio History

President Trump criticizes Mitch McConnell's leadership and motives, highlighting tensions within the Republican Party.

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Robert F Kennedy Jr sworn in as health secretary after Senate confirmation

Vaccine skeptic now leads US’s vast healthcare system after gaining backing of key Republican senators

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Senate Democrat Says McConnell's Vote Means There's 'Hope' Republican Colleagues Can Break From 'Trump Cult'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal says Mitch McConnell's vote against Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation signals hope that Republicans can break from Trump's influence.

Latin Times

McConnell Condemns RFK Jr.'s Confirmation: 'I Will Not Condone The Re-litigation of Proven Cures'

The Republican senator and childhood polio survivor declared 'Mr. Kennedy failed to prove he Is the best' to lead the Department of Health and Human Services

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McConnell Bashes Trump's Tariff Policies in Op-Ed to His Home State: 'We Ought to Remind Ourselves Trade is a Two-Way Street'

Mitch McConnell criticized Trump's tariff policies, warning they could hurt Kentucky's economy and cost residents up to $1,200 per year.

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Mitch Mcconnell Votes Against Three Trump Cabinet Nominees

Mitch McConnell defies GOP by opposing Trump's Cabinet picks, signaling a shift in his political stance.

Latin Times

Full List of Senators Who Voted to Confirm RFK. Jr As Next Health Secretary

The environmental lawyer will control more than 18 federal agencies and oversee an $8 billion children's vaccine fund

The Independent UK

Senate confirms anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr as nation’s top health official

Kennedy — who’s repeatedly promoted conspiracies and the debunked link between vaccines and autism — will now lead a sprawling federal bureaucracy that manages public health, research, health guidance, and vaccinations

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Mitch Mcconnell Votes Against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmation

Mitch McConnell's vote against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary reflects Senate dynamics and diverse GOP perspectives.

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