On Thursday, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the longest-serving majority leader in Senate history, announced that he will retire at the end of his current term, which expires in January 2027. His decision marks the end of a 40+ year career in the Senate and a public service tenure dating back to 1968. McConnell’s legacy includes […]
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On Thursday, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the longest-serving majority leader in Senate history, announced that he will retire at the end of his current term, which expires in January 2027. His decision marks the end of a 40+ year career in the Senate and a public service tenure dating back to 1968.
McConnell’s legacy includes a significant influence on the federal judiciary, having played a key role in confirming six of the nine current Supreme Court justices and numerous federal judges under Republican administrations. However, his standing within the GOP has weakened, particularly with the rise of the MAGA movement, which has been critical of his leadership.
