McConnell to quit as Senate Republican leader

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Monday that he will be resigning as the leader of the Senate Republicans, effective immediately. McConnell’s decision comes after the GOP lost control of the Senate in the recent election and amid growing pressure from within his own party to step down.

McConnell has served as the Senate Republican leader for over a decade, but faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans alike for his handling of key issues such as healthcare and the COVID-19 pandemic.

It remains to be seen who will take over as the new leader of the Senate Republicans, but McConnell’s resignation marks a significant shift in the landscape of American politics.