Forget the doomsday predictions about what President Donald Trump’s cuts might do — his “Big Beautiful Bill” has already notched its first major casualty: Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina ...

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Danny Stewart and Pete Mercurio found baby Kevin in a Manhattan subway station 25 years ago. Now, their story is told in the animated short film "18 Months," capturing the love, hurdles and hope ...

The primary race in Kentucky for Mr. McConnell’s seat is expected to be one of the biggest G.O.P. clashes of 2026. On Tuesday, it gained its second high-profile contender, Representative Andy Barr.

McConnell announced early last year—several months before the November election—that he would step down as Republican leader at the start of the current Congress in January.

Home Retirement 83-year-old Mitch McConnell Won’t Seek Reelection. At What Age Do Most Senators Retire? Longtime Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced on the day of his 83rd birthday that he ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) decision to conclude his storied political career marks the end of an era for Senate Republicans, especially as the longtime GOP leader increasingly signals he’s ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, long a powerful Republican leader in the Senate, won't be running for reelection in 2026.