insert_link World McConnell announced he’s stepping down after longest stint representing party in Senate US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is leaving his role in November. He's just spoken saying he still has faith in the good of the U.S., as the leading country of the world. That optimism from the 82-year-old despite recent divisions within the Republican party and questions over whether he would endorse presumptive candidate Donald Trump. Caroline Malone reports. todayFebruary 29, 2024 11