Mitch McConnell
The latest on Mitch McConnell. A Republican, Mitch McConnell was elected to represent Kentucky in the U.S. Senate in 1985. He has served in a number of leadership positions in the U.S. Senate, including Senate Majority Leader.
Republicans Reject Mitch McConnell's Plan To Raise the Debt Ceiling
The federal government is expected to default on its debts by January 28 unless an agreement is reached.
Jim Acosta Tells Democrats to Think 'What Would Mitch Do?' Over Filibuster
The CNN anchor said Democrats had been "outmaneuvered" by the Senate minority leader, as he questioned the balance of the Supreme Court.
Fox News Host Confronts GOP Sen. Barrasso Over Opposing Debt Limit Hike
"This is to pay for things already authorized," Fox News host Trace Gallagher explained to Wyoming Senator John Barrasso.
Trump Calls on McConnell to Resign as Minority Leader Over Infrastructure
"What a shame," the former president said of McConnell's decision to support the infrastructure bill. "That guy should resign as the leader."
GOP Senator Cramer Dismisses Trump Criticism Over Infrastructure Vote
"I don't make my decision on legislation based on whether it hurts or helps Donald Trump," the North Dakota lawmaker said.
Donald Trump, Mike Pence's Brother Praise Kevin McCarthy's 8-Hour Speech
"We must never forget what the Democrats have done, at the highest level of evil," Trump said in a statement.
Trump Fumes as McConnell Shrugs Off Threat, Talks Debt Ceiling With Schumer
"The Old Broken Crow has to be willing to play this hand, not like last time when he folded up like a cheap umbrella," Trump wrote about McConnell.
Pelosi Says She Doesn't Listen to 'Most' GOP Speeches After McCarthy Tirade
House Democrats passed the Build Back Better bill Friday morning after the House minority leader yielded the floor just after 5 a.m.
Mitch McConnell Predicts Democrats' $1.7T Bill 'Will Never Become Law'
The top Senate Minority Leader also doubled down on defending his decision to vote for President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Donald Trump Struggles to Get Over Election Loss as Allies Speak Out
Fox chairman Rupert Murdoch has called on conservatives to focus on the future, not the past—echoing comments made by Chris Christie and Mitch McConnell.
McConnell 'Proud' of Infrastructure Vote as GOP Backers of Bill Face Heat
Former President Donald Trump has slammed McConnell as an "Old Crow" for backing the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.
Trump Slams McConnell Over Plan to Skip Infrastructure Signing Ceremony
Congressional Republicans who helped pass the infrastructure bill remain split over whether to attend Biden's signing ceremony on Monday.
Greene Calls AOC, the Squad 'Brave' for Voting Against Infrastructure Bill
The Georgia Republican representative also called GOP lawmakers who supported the bipartisan bill "traitorous."
McConnell, Shrugging Off Trump's Fury, Says Infrastructure Bill's Good
McConnell won't attend Biden's signing ceremony, but he's happy the infrastructure package passed.
Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell's Relationship Is Rapidly Deteriorating
McConnell has said Republicans shouldn't make the 2020 election an issue in the upcoming 2022 midterms.
Trump Ramps Up Attacks on McConnell After Praise of Infrastructure Bill
The former president referred to Senate Minority Leader as an "old crow" for supporting a bipartisan plan, which has finally received approval.
Mitch McConnell Says He's 'Delighted' That Infrastructure Bill Passed
The Senate Minority Leader was one of 19 Republican senators who voted in favor of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan package.
Trump Denies Writing Positive Foreword in Mitch McConnell Memoir
The former president has made many disparaging comments about his fellow Republican in recent months.
Kinzinger Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene for Calling Infrastructure Communism
"Eisenhower's interstate system should be torn up or else the commies will be able to conveniently drive!" the Ilinois Republican congressman quipped.
Pelosi: Tax on Billionaire Assets Would Pay Just 10 Percent of Social Bill
The House Speaker said Sunday a tax on billionaires' unrealized capital gains "doesn't produce that much money."
Trump More Popular Than McConnell As Senator Urges GOP to Move Past 2020
According to recent polls, Trump is nearly twice as popular among Republicans than McConnell.
It's Time to Fix—Or Nix—The Senate Filibuster
Why are we allowing an unaccountable official to make policy decisions that affect tens of millions of Americans?
As Donald Trump's 2024 Chances Increase, Mitch McConnell Sounds the Alarm
Polls have consistently shown that Republican voters favor Trump for the party's 2024 presidential nomination.
Mitch McConnell Says 'Nothing Necessary' About Democrats' Election Reform
"The Senate is designed to stop bad ideas and purely partisan proposals while helping truly necessary and bipartisan bills become law," McConnell wrote.
Trump Attacks Texas GOP House Speaker by Comparing Him to Mitch McConnell
"If this doesn't pass soon, we look forward to seeing him in the Texas primary," the former president threatened.
Mitch McConnell Says Republicans Will Not Vote to Raise Debt Ceiling
"It got to the point where senators on both sides were pleading for leadership to fill the void and protect our citizens. I stepped up," McConnell said.
Mitch McConnell Caved? The Wily Kentucky Senator Has Another Move
The minority leader's critics are howling that he allowed Democrats to delay reconciliation until December. But he's playing the long game—as always.
Trump Condemns Debt Ceiling Deal, Blast McConnell for Not Using 'Weapon'
"They wouldn't have been able to do anything," Trump said of McConnell's deal with Democrats. ""He had the weapon and he was unable to use it."
U.S. Senate Signs Off on Debt Ceiling Deal, Punts to December
The U.S. Senate has formally agreed to avert a looming debt crisis—but just for two months.
Biden Admin Says Debt Deal 'Step Forward,' McConnell 'Playing Politics'
"It gives us some breathing room from the catastrophic default we were approaching," White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters.
