Mitch McConnell announes he will not run for re-election newsthirst.
US Senator Mitch McConnell has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026 following a 40-year career in Congress. McConnell, 83, was the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, but stepped down from Republican leadership while facing health issues. Despite supporting much of Donald Trump’s agenda during his first administration, McConnell has become a…