"McConnell's Exit Sparks Battle for Senate GOP Future"

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that he will step down from his position as the longest-serving leader in Senate history at the end of the year. McConnell's decision comes amid a changing political landscape within the Republican Party, with potential successors including John Thune, John Barrasso, and John Cornyn. McConnell's departure marks the end of an era in Senate leadership and raises questions about the future direction of the GOP.