The senator, who ran against Trump in the 2016 GOP presidential primary, stopped short of endorsing him in the 2024 election. Sen. Paul did, however, openly condemn Trump’s leading Republican opponent ...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 10, 2024, in ...

Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection next year, he announced Thursday, ending a decadeslong run as one of the most powerful Republicans in the country.