[HIGHLIGHTS] End of an era: Republican veteran McConnell announces resignation as US minority leader

End of an era: Republican veteran McConnell announces resignation as US minority leader. As of: February 28, 2024, 7:32 p.m By: Nail Akkoyun CommentsPressSplit Minority Leader Mitch McConnell during a Senate press conference.

82-year-old Mitch McConnell wants to resign from his top position in the US Senate. It is time for a new generation of leadership, continued McConnell. The arch-conservative politician has long been considered one of the most important masterminds in US politics.