C-SPAN: Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), the president pro tempore and longest-serving member of the U.S. Senate in the 117th Congress, announced that he’ll retire after eight terms. He made his announcement at the Vermont’s state capitol in Montpelier.
During his remarks, he talked about his nearly 46-plus years in the U.S. Senate, including key accomplishments as chair of the Judiciary, Appropriations, and Agriculture committees. Senator Leahy did not take any questions from reporters after his remarks. His last expected day in the Senate is January 2, 2023.