Sen. <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/mitch-mcconnell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">Mitch McConnell</a> (R-KY), the longest-serving party leader in <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/senate-republicans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">Senate</a> history, will announce his retirement on Thursday.

McConnell, first elected to the upper chamber in 1984, will deliver the announcement in remarks from the Senate floor, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-senate-retirement-34c79ef12bf62d14cb71d3c393f23a83" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">according to</a> the Associated Press. Thursday marks McConnell’s 83rd birthday. This story is breaking. Please check back for updates.

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history{ai:summary}Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will announce his retirement on Thursday, coinciding with his 83rd birthday. McConnell has served in the Senate since 1984 and is the longest-serving party leader in its history. Further updates are expected following his remarks from the Senate floor. #politics

McConnell to announce Senate retirement after seven terms - Washington Examiner

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