He served from 2007 to 2025 as the leader of the Senate Republican Conference, including two stints as minority leader (2007 to 2015 and 2021 to 2025), and was majority leader from 2015 to 2021, making him the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history.

Aug 31, 2023 · Yesterday one of the most powerful men in Washington was briefly and literally speechless. While taking questions from reporters, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze in place, gripping the lectern, silent for about 30 seconds. An aide tried to help. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)

Feb 28, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.

Feb 29, 2024 · Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has announced his decision to step down from his position until a new leader is chosen in November and takes office in January. [RELATED: Ronna McDaniel Announces Decision to Step-Down as RNC Chair…]

Feb 28, 2024 · McConnell announced his plans Wednesday on the Senate floor, where he talked about waiting for a day when he would have total clarity about the end of his work: "That day arrived today."

Nov 23, 2024 · Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced this week he’ll become chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and the Rules Committee when the new Congress convenes in January.

6 days ago · Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.

2 days ago · Senator Mitch McConnell, the former Republican leader, is the Senate’s lone polio survivor, which gives him a unique perspective on Mr. Kennedy. ... Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa ...

Nov 23, 2024 · U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is poised to take over one of the most powerful committees in Congress following a decision by outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Oct 26, 2023 · WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBKO) - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Thursday on the Senate floor regarding Wednesday night’s shooting in Lewiston,...