Former President Donald Trump has attacked fellow Republican Mitch McConnell by calling him “a dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack.” McConnell, who was believed to be a close ally of
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McConnell Threatens Senate’s Unity Kickoff Over Filibuster Fears
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell threatened Thursday to delay an agreement on organizing the Senate unless Democrats commit to keeping the filibuster rule intact. In remarks on the Senate floor,
Continue reading »McConnell Says Mob Attack on Capitol Was ‘Provoked’ by Trump
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said the mob that stormed the Capitol Jan. 6 was “fed lies” and “provoked by the president” and others into violence. McConnell’s words on the
Continue reading »McConnell Rules Out Passing House Bill on $2,000 Relief Payments
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday closed off chances that the Senate would pass anytime soon a House bill that would give most Americans $2,000 stimulus payments. The Kentucky
Continue reading »Pelosi and McConnell will receive Covid vaccine soon as shots are reserved for senior U.S. officials
Congress, the Supreme Court, and executive branch agencies will receive a small number of doses for essential personnel under federal plans to ensure continuity of government. Dr. Brian Monahan, the
Continue reading »What to watch today: Wall Street set for a steady open after Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq records
Stocks were headed toward a flat open, following a record run for stocks during Thursday's session. The Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 all posted record closes, continuing the
Continue reading »Mitch McConnell’s Release of GOP Relief Plan Starts Gun for Talks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to release a $1 trillion pandemic relief proposal on Monday, kicking off talks with Democrats on provisions including money for people who’ve lost
Continue reading »McConnell Poised to Unveil Republican Version of Stimulus Plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may introduce the GOP stimulus plan as soon as Thursday with a series of bills that would serve as an opening to negotiations with Democrats.
Continue reading »‘I’m Getting Excited’: Democrats Have Started Dreaming Of A Senate Sweep
Democrats are increasingly bullish on their chances of winning a Senate majority in November, eyeing not only the ouster of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell but also the construction of
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