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Mitch McConnell revealed he will not be returning to the Senate, signaling a major shift in Republican leadership. The announcement comes as speculation swirls about Kentucky's vacant seat and special election deadlines.
Mitch McConnell, one of the most powerful Republicans in Congress for nearly two decades, announced he won't return to the Senate. The move opens Kentucky's seat and triggers speculation about succession and the future direction of Republican leadership. McConnell had signaled this was coming, but the formal announcement matters because it removes him as a potential counterweight within Republican politics. His absence changes the internal dynamics of a party still figuring out its relationship with Trump.
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