Mitch McConnell To Step Down As Senate Republican Leader

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his intention to step down from Senate leadership in November, although he will serve out the remainder of his current term.

The Kentucky Republican is the longest-serving Senate leader in history, having held the position 2007.

Speaking from the Senate floor on Wednesday to announce his decision, McConnell began by reflecting on his age.

“I turned 82 last week. The end of my contributions are closer than I’d prefer,” he said.