(Washington, D.C.) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell will step down as GOP leader in November. He made the announcement Wednesday on the Senate floor, saying it’s time for the next generation of leadership. The 82-year-old is the longest-serving Senate party leader in American history. President Biden says he’s sorry to hear McConnell is stepping down and praised him for his honesty. McConnell says he’ll serve out the remainder of his term which ends January 2027. McConnell announced his decision to leave his leadership post in a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday.
