Scott Jennings, a conservative CNN pundit, is being privately and publicly encouraged to run for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, who's spent decades in the nation's Capitol shaping Republican priorities, will not seek reelection when his term expires.

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday suggested that President Trump’s refusal to blame Russia as the sole aggressor who provoked the war in Ukraine “reflects a gross

Cameron made the announcement just minutes after longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-KY, said he would not seek an eighth term to the U.S. Senate.

The Republican has been married to his wife, Elaine Chao, since 1993. Learn more about her and their marriage here.

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A series of falls and freeze ups has raised questions about the senator’s health and criticism from his political opponents.

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Donald Trump has been back in office one month, and his job-approval ratings are his highest ever – but lower than for any new president in polling history (except for him in 2017). That caveat doesn’t temper dismay among Democrats and other Trump critics who can’t understand why more Americans don’t realize or care

Daniel Cameron is no stranger to Kentucky politics and is now seeking a larger stage in Washington, D.C. Just minutes after Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he would not run for reelection, Cameron shared he plans to run for the open seat.

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) offered a dose of cordiality Thursday afternoon to his colleague, former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) amid reporting he will not seek another term in office. Murphy,

Senate narrowly confirms Kash Patel to head the FBI; Sen. Mitch McConnell says he won't run for reelection; Pope Francis continues to recover