Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced that he won't seek re-election next year, bringing an end to his four-decade career in the chamber. Former RNC Chair Michael Stelee joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber.

The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the long-serving Republican lawmaker revealed he won't seek reelection in 2026. Former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron jumped into the campaign Thursday,

Republican Senate candidate Daniel Cameron lavished praise Monday on Donald Trump and criticized his mentor Sen. Mitch McConnell, reflecting the president's dominance within the GOP and setting a

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Mitch McConnell announced the impending close of his four-decade Senate career Thursday, underscoring a remarkable legacy of turning American government rightward but also capping a fading era in Republican politics.

The Kentucky senator is stepping down after a consequential career. Whether Americans have benefited from his triumphs, however, is another matter entirely.

While he championed conservative causes, McConnell ultimately saw his influence challenged by the rise of Trump-era GOP populism.

Ky., stepped down as the longest-serving party leader in U.S. history last year, but has continued to face questions about his health and age.

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), who recently launched a bid for the seat being vacated by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R), criticized his fellow Kentuckian for voting against confirming President Trump’s Cabinet picks,

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) decision to conclude his storied political career marks the end of an era for Senate Republicans, especially as the longtime GOP leader increasingly signals he’s a

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, who's spent decades in the nation's Capitol shaping Republican priorities, will not seek reelection when his term expires.

Mitch McConnell announced he will not seek reelection Thursday. In a speech on the Senate floor, McConnell recapped his career and expressed gratitude for his time spent serving Kentucky and the Republican party.