McConnell says TikTok bill deserves ‘urgent attention’ amid China security threat concerns
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) highlighted the need for the Senate to take action on TikTok in a floor speech on Monday, telling his colleagues that “America’s greatest strategic rival is attacking us right here on American soil.” “This has been threatening the security of the world for decades,” he said. of millions of […]
McConnell: TikTok threatens security ‘on US soil’
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Monday backed an effort to force Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban on the popular app in the United States, saying It warned that ownership poses a serious national security threat. “America’s greatest strategic rival is threatening our safety right here on American soil… […]
McConnell calls on Congress to give House-passed TikTok bill ‘urgent attention’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressed his support on Monday for a House-passed bill to push the Chinese owners of TikTok to divest or face being banned in the United States, although the path forward is still unclear in the upper chamber. “This is a matter that deserves Congress’s urgent attention. And I’ll support […]
Donald Trump More than Twice as Popular as Mitch McConnell
Former President Donald Trump is 43 points more popular among Republicans than Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), according to a recent Morning Consult poll. Republicans’ support for Trump over McConnell confirms the success of Trump’s America First movement, which McConnell largely opposes. President Trump’s favorability rating: 76% McConnell’s favorability rating: 33% President Trump’s favorability rating: 17% […]
DC Loves Cornyn’s Bid To Replace McConnell. Texans? Not So Much
Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn appears to have wide support among Washington movers and shakers in his candidacy for Senate majority leader, but his home state of Texas could have the final say. There is sex. Powerful and well-funded forces in Texas plan to challenge Cornyn for re-election in 2026, arguing that he represents a […]
Sen. McConnell says he ‘expects’ Democrats to kill Mayorkas impeachment trial
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Wednesday he “hopes” that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will introduce a motion to hold an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas next week. “ “Mr. Schumer could file a motion to dismiss or sue. We hope he will do that,” Republican leaders said. told the Kentucky […]
Mitch McConnell, 82, Vows to Remain in Senate to Fight His Own Party
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 82, R-Ky., said Monday that he intends to remain in the U.S. Senate to counter conservatives who support a truce between Russia and Ukraine. McConnell announced in February that he would step down as Senate minority leader at the end of his term, citing health issues and an incident where he froze […]
McConnell putting ‘main part of my focus’ on opposing Russia in Ukraine: ‘A worldwide problem for democracies’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a local radio interview Monday that opposing Russia in Ukraine will be a “primary focus for the next several years” and that he believes it will be a “democracy “This is a global problem for the world.” . ” Although McConnell does not intend to seek a […]
Mitch McConnell says he’ll serve out Senate term, warns US in ‘most dangerous time’ since Cold War
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell struck an ominous tone Monday about the state of the world, pledging to serve out the remainder of his term in the Senate. McConnell (R-Ky.) did not say whether he planned to seek an eighth term in 2026, but told Louisville’s Newsradio 840 that his main mission was to “isolate” […]
Schumer Calls For New Leadership In Israel, McConnell Responds
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will be joined by U.S. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Ky.). After speaking with the state of Louisiana, he spoke to reporters. February 27, 2024 at the White House in Washington, DC. (Photo by Robert Schmidt/Getty […]