Sen. McConnell Reveals Future Plans After ‘Freezing’ Incident

Sen. McConnell’s future plans have been revealed after he froze during a press conference in Washington. Mr. McConnell, 81, is the top Republican in the Senate.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 26, 2023. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

The top Republican in the Senate is not planning to step down after an apparent health scare.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is going to remain in office until at least January 2025, a spokesperson said in a statement to news outlets.