Breaking News: McConnell to step down as Republican Senate leader at end of term

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Mitch McConnell will step down from his longtime position as the Republican leader in the Senate at the end of this year. Wednesday, February 28, 2024 1:24 PM ET Mr. McConnell said he would step aside at the end of his leadership term but remain in the Senate, acknowledging that his views on national security had put him out of step with his party. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018