Mitch McConnell steps down as Senate Republican leader

Mitch McConnell, who turned 82 last week, has announced his decision to step down from his position in the Senate. McConnell’s path to power was hardly linear, but from the day he walked onto the Senate floor in 1985 and took his seat as the most junior Republican senator, he set his sights on being the partyleader. McConnell said he plans to serve out his Senate term, which ends in January 2027. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: