Mitch McConnell Invites Never-Trumper to Senate Republican Meeting
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) invited a non-Trumper to the Senate GOP's private weekly luncheon on Sept. 17, saying Republicans were more focused on defense spending than election integrity. He argued that priority should be given to McConnell's proposal would add a six-month continuing resolution (CR) to the SAVE Act, a bill by Rep. […]
John Cornyn flexes fundraising chops as battle to succeed Mitch McConnell ramps up
First appearance on FOXSen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) detailed his fundraising accomplishments in a new letter to donors and reiterated his desire to succeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the top fundraiser in the new Congress. “I am proud that together we have achieved an incredible milestone: since 2002, you have helped me raise […]
Mitch McConnell vs. Donald Trump (and the voters)
Senate Republicans on Tuesday attended Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's weekly informal lawmaker lunch. The meeting, along with the Steering Committee's regular lunch on Wednesday, is one of the few regular meetings where the party's senators convene together to set party policy and messaging. There are few opportunities to get a clearer picture of Mr. McConnell's […]
McConnell opposes efforts to tie proof-of-citizenship voting bill to budget resolution that would avoid gov’t shutdown
Freedom Caucus risks government shutdown Passed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's office is reportedly opposed to the Voter Integrity Act. To avoid a government shutdown, Republicans and Democrats need to agree on a continuing resolution by Sept. 30, but some Republicans want to tie the motion to a bill that would require proof of citizenship […]
Schumer: McConnell has chance to 'salvage' some of his reputation
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (R-N.Y.) said in an interview published Monday that Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will be remembered in a “bad light,” but noted that he could salvage some of his own reputation by bringing back the “old Republican Party.” Schumer He told Punchbowl News Schumer said he has been “friendlier” with […]
US service members injured after wild storm hits McConnell Air Force Base
An air show expected to draw thousands of people was canceled at McConnell Air Force Base on Sunday due to severe storms that left six U.S. soldiers and other civilians injured. McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas, reported 10 people suffered minor injuries from a slow-moving, wet microburst that brought high winds, lightning and […]
McConnell: Biden’s ‘Unconstitutional’ SCOTUS Reforms Will Be Dead On Arrival In Congress
Senate Democrats and Republicans hold weekly press conference Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) answers questions during the Senate Republicans’ weekly press conference outside the Senate chamber in Washington, DC, on July 30, 2024. Their remarks focused on the border issue and President Joe Biden’s recent Supreme Court reform proposals. (Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East […]
Cornyn drives record fundraising as Senate leader race to succeed McConnell draws near
First appearance on FOXSen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) hit the fourth-quarter fundraising milestone just months before the election for Senate Republican leader as he tries to fend off a challenger in his bid to succeed incumbent top fundraiser and House Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). According to a source familiar with the Texas senator’s political activities, […]
McConnell vs. America
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes To save American immigration policy, Trump must call for the Senate leader’s removal. For the first time maybe in decades, the Right has the Left exactly where they want them on immigration. Americans, both urban and rural, blue and red, are in open revolt against Biden’s open-border policies. They are […]
McConnell calls for new leadership of Secret Service
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday called for the appointment of new leadership for the U.S. Secret Service in the wake of the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump. “Last week’s near assassination of former President Trump was a grave attack on American democracy,” McConnell said. stated in the post “The public […]