
Mitch McConnell
Republican Mitch McConnell is Kentucky's senior U.S. senator and the latest senate majority leader. He has represented Kentucky since 1984 and is the longest-serving leader of Republicans in U.S. Senate history.
McConnell Booed by CPAC Audience as Trump Takes Credit for His Reelection
"My endorsement of Mitch McConnell at his request... brought him from one point down to 20 points up and he won his race," former President Donald Trump said.
'We Can Have Division': GOP Chair Downplays Republican Tensions Over Trump
"The voters are saying overwhelmingly they agree with what President Trump did in office," the chair of the Republican National Committee insisted.
Warren Says Filibuster 'Giving a Veto to Mitch McConnell' on Minimum Wage
McConnell has called the $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed by the House on Friday a "missed opportunity."
Stimulus Package Passed Dubbed a 'Missed Opportunity' Says Mitch McConnell
The Senate minority leader said after the House vote for the $1.9 trillion package "so much for common sense and common ground."
McConnell Plays Long Game on Trump, Keeping His Focus on Republican Power
The Senate minority leader said his attention is on 2022 when asked about the future prospects of the former president.
Seth Meyers Lambastes Lindsey Graham, Says Senator is Trump's 'Chihuahua'
"Republicans stuck by Trump no matter how bad he was for the party because they agreed with him," Meyers said in his Thursday night monologue.
McConnell Comments Further Isolate Republicans Pushing Against Trump
The Senate minority leader has said that if the former president wins the GOP's 2024 presidential nomination, he will support him.
Schumer Calls Stimulus Bill 'Popular'; McConnell Says It Works 'Backwards'
Schumer argues that the majority of Republican voters back Biden's stimulus plan but McConnell says the proposal is counterproductive for Americans.
McConnell Plays the Long Game with Trump
It is noteworthy that such a Republican heavyweight has stepped forward to challenge Trump's hold on the party.
Mitch McConnell Attacks COVID Stimulus Joe Biden Hoped Would Be Bipartisan
The House of Representatives is expected to pass the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package this week.
GOP Civil War Barely Registers at Conservative Event Where Trump Will Speak
The ex-president will make his first big speech since leaving the White House at CPAC 2021, which begins Thursday and features no prominent GOP Trump critics.
McConnell Leadership Likely Safe Against Trump Threat to Fill Senate Seats
Even if Trump makes good on his promise to back candidates that support his America First agenda, strategists aren't confident Senate Republicans would toss McConnell out as a leader.
McConnell's Condemnation of Trump Firmly at Odds with GOP Consensus
The Senate minority leader has faced the wrath of the former president in recent days, after stating the president held responsibility of the violence at the Capitol on January 6.
Kentucky County GOP Calls on McConnell to Resign Since Area Supports Trump
"Given that the county party that I represent supports President Trump overwhelmingly, and your complete and total disdain for the will of your constituents here in Nelson county I am formally demanding you immediately resign," Don Thrasher, the Nelson County GOP chairman, said.
Jimmy Kimmel Blasts Mitch McConnell for 'Trying To Have It Both Ways'
The late-night host weighed in on the end of Donald Trump's second impeachment trial on Tuesday night, with special attention given to the Senate minority leader.
Trump Trashes McConnell, but Their Relationship Worked Both Ways
The former president recently unloaded on the Senate minority leader, after the Kentucky Republican made public criticisms of him in the wake of his second impeachment trial.
Mitch McConnell's Approval Rating Among Kentucky GOP Voters Drops 29 Points
Following his break with the former president, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has seen his approval rating drop significantly among his own constituents.
Ted Lieu Defends Mitch McConnell After Donald Trump's Broadside
The former president launched a scathing attack on the Senate minority leader, branding him a "dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack."
Lindsey Graham Would Tell McConnell GOP Can't Win Senate Without Trump
"We don't have a snowball's chance in hell of taking back the majority without Donald Trump," Senator Lindsey Graham said Tuesday.
These 3 Republicans Have Broken With Mitch McConnell to Stand With Trump
"Frankly, the most dangerous was Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who took to the floor and essentially gave the Biden Justice Department cover to prosecute the president," GOP Florida Representative Matt Gaetz said.
Donald Trump Says Smaller $600 Stimulus Checks Lost Republicans the Senate
"McConnell matched the Democrat offer of $2,000 stimulus checks with $600. How does that work? It became the Democrats' principal advertisement, and a big winner for them," Trump wrote.
Read Trump's Full Statement on Mitch McConnell, His First Since Impeachment
In his first full statement since being impeached by the House, former President Donald Trump said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was "seriously hurting our Country."
Trump Calls McConnell a 'Political Hack,' Will Back MAGA Challengers
The Senate minority leader voted for Donald Trump's acquittal, but he said there was "no question" that Trump was responsible for the Capitol riot.
Impeachment Managers Reflect on McConnell, Insist Trial Hurt Trump
The former president was acquitted in his second Senate trial, though Democrat lawmakers have suggested history will still reflect badly upon Donald Trump following the proceedings.
Matt Gaetz Goes After 'Dangerous' McConnell for Trying to 'Purge Trumpism'
House Republican Matt Gaetz voted against impeaching Donald Trump last month.
Ron Johnson Bashes McConnell's Trump Rebuke: Wasn't an 'Armed Insurrection'
"When you hear of armed, don't you think of firearms?" GOP Senator Ron Johnson said. "How many firearms were confiscated? I'm only aware of one. If that was a planned armed insurrection, you really have a bunch of idiots."
McConnell Backs Bill to Ensure Republican Replacement If He Retires Early
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has flexibility in picking a replacement under the current state law.
Donald Trump Should Have Been Convicted, Evidence Was Strong: Poll
The poll found strong differences in feeling from Democrat and Republican voters, but they agreed that senators voted politically.
McConnell May Be on Collision Course With Trump on Path to Regain Majority
The Senate Minority Leader has said he would not hesitate to wade in if the former president endorses candidates that will endanger the party's chances of regaining control of the Senate.
Portman Delivers Scorching Rebuke of Trump After Voting Against Conviction
The Ohio Republican said Trump's "inexcusable actions and words must be addressed" by the criminal justice system.