Mitch McConnell: “One thing is clear: Any solution will be a bipartisan solution. Both sides have to work together. And we will stay here…”

Part of my decision to retire at the end of my term this coming January was being honest about the demands of Senate work.

Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I've received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff.

Even in the public eye, I feel that same instinct – I can’t help it.

I was encouraged by the President’s nomination of Jay Clayton to be the Director of National Intelligence. Mr. Clayton is known to the Senate, and his distinguished prior service, overseeing sensitive financial investigations as SEC Chair…