The announced retirement of Senator Mitch McConnell, the erstwhile longest-serving Republican leader in Senate history and one of the most consequential lawmakers of his era, was not unexpected.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving sitting lawmaker in the Senate, has announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending a storied career that has shaped American politics for decades.

Senator Mitch McConnell has announced his retirement, ending his 40-year career in Congress due to growing health concerns. McConnell revealed this decision on his 83rd birthday, stating his ...