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Photos of the week ending February 21, 2025 - Roll Call

The Senate held a "vote-a-rama" on a budget resolution and Mitch McConnell announced his retirement. Here are the photos of the week.

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US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case

From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance

The Guardian - US

McConnell wrote blueprint on obstruction

McConnell reshaped the Senate forever, taking the wind out of two Presidents' sails with a playbook for obstruction

Salon

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Conservatives Celebrate End to Mitch McConnell's Decades-Long Senate Run: 'It's Time for New Blood'

Mitch McConnell's decision not to seek re-election in 2026 sparks celebration among conservatives eager for new leadership.

Latin Times

The Republicans Who Are Best Suited to Take Over Mitch McConnell's Senate Seat Next Year

McConnell announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, leaving room for GOP figures to launch campaigns to replace him.

Latin Times

Mitch McConnell's legacy in Senate sits in the nation's courts - Roll Call

Mitch McConnell will end his Senate career with his most indelible mark on the federal courts and the judicial confirmation process.

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Mitch Mcconnell Votes To Confirm Kash Patel As FBI Director

Senator Mitch McConnell's recent vote on Patel's confirmation and decision not to seek reelection in 2026 have added intrigue to the political landscape.

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McConnell retiring after 2026

The former Senate Majority Leader helped shape the modern GOP, even if he doesn't quite recognize it anymore

Salon

Full list of Senate Seats Up For Grabs in 2026 As Mitch McConnell Becomes Later Senator to Opt Out of Re-Election Run

McConnell announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending his four-decade Senate career. He joins two other Senators who have announced their retirement.

Latin Times

Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement From Senate In 2026

Mitch McConnell, former Senate Republican Leader, announces he won't seek reelection in 2026 due to health concerns. A significant transition in Republican...

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Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement After Decades In Senate

Senator Mitch McConnell announces retirement after a long career marked by conservative advocacy and clashes with Trump. His departure will trigger a compe...

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Mitch McConnell, 83, announces retirement after four decades in Senate

Announcement comes after former majority leader ceded his position earlier this year

The Independent UK

Mitch McConnell won’t seek Senate re-election in 2026

Republican Kentucky lawmaker formally announced his retirement in a Senate floor speech on Thursday

The Guardian - US

Sen. Mitch McConnell Won't Seek Reelection: 'My Current Term In The Senate Will Be My Last'

Senator Mitch McConnell will not seek re-election in 2026, ending his tenure in the Senate.

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Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement, Defies Trump On Key Votes

Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement announcement signals a shift in GOP leadership, diverging from Trump-aligned faction.

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Senator Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement After Decades In Office

Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader, announces retirement, impacting GOP's future direction.

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Capitol Lens | A Mitch in time - Roll Call

Here are archival photos of Mitch McConnell, the longtime senator who announced on Thursday that he will not seek reelection next year.

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Mitch McConnell says he won't seek an eighth term in 2026 - Roll Call

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, will not seek reelection in 2026, the senator announced Thursday.

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The days of Republicans daring to push back against Trump are well and truly over

ANALYSIS: The president may be insulting McConnell and quoting Napoleon, but no one should expect any resistance from the current Republican party, writes Eric Garcia

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Mcconnell Defies GOP, Votes Against Trump's Key Cabinet Nominations

Mitch McConnell faces criticism from Trump for opposing key nominations and voting with Democrats, raising concerns about his re-election.

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Sen. Mitch Mcconnell's Independent Streak Shakes Up Republican Party

Senator Mitch McConnell's evolving role in the Republican Party and the Senate amid shifting ideologies and priorities.

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Rep. Andy Barr Considers Running For U.S. Senate In Kentucky

Republican Rep. Andy Barr considers U.S. Senate run in Kentucky, emphasizing alignment with Trump's agenda and independence from McConnell.

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Photos of the week ending February 14, 2025 - Roll Call

Competing budget resolutions, Cabinet confirmations, federal employee protests and a lost Super Bowl bet highlighted the week on Capitol Hill.

Salon

Trump blasts McConnell after RFK vote

The president said that the GOP would be in tatters if it was left to the Kentucky senator

The Independent UK

Trump lays into Mitch McConnell after Senator continues rebellion: ‘He’s not equipped mentally’

President claims he never knew McConnell had polio, which the former leader of the Senate Republican Conference cited as a reason for not backing Robert F Kennedy’s nomination to be Health and Human Services Secretary

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