RFK Jr. Says Rand Paul Would Be ‘Incredible Successor’ To Mitch McConnell
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a post on X that Republican Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.) would be a “great successor” to Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell (Ky.) He said he was deaf. McConnell announced in a floor speech Wednesday that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November but will […]
Mitch McConnell’s critics will miss the powerful, principled pol sooner than they think
You never truly appreciate what you have until you lose it. Mitch McConnell, the longtime leader of the Senate Republican Conference, announced Wednesday that he will step down from his role in November. McConnell joined the Senate in 1985, assumed the outgoing role in 2007, and intends to complete the six-year term he won in […]
Mitch McConnell succession race begins after Senate GOP leader says he’ll step down
Mitch McConnell’s shocking announcement Wednesday afternoon that he would step down as Senate Republican leader after the November election sparked a frenzy within the divided Republican conference to replace him. Happened. With no clear successor in sight, McConnell announced in a floor speech that he would step down and allow “the next generation of leaders” […]
Mitch McConnell to Step down as Senate Republican Leader in November
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will retire as Senate Republican leader in November, making him the longest-serving Senate leader in history. AP report Mr. McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was scheduled to announce his decision from the well of the Senate on Wednesday. “One of the most underrated talents in life is knowing when it’s […]
Angela Chao, Mitch McConnell’s sister-in-law, dies in car accident age 50
Angela Chao, the sister-in-law of Sen. Mitch McConnell and the youngest of his six daughters and a high-profile executive, has died in a car accident, her grieving family announced. Mr. Chao, chief of New York-based dry bulk transportation giant Foremost Group, was 50 years old. Details regarding the tragic crash that occurred in Texas on […]
Mayor Staggs calls on Utah Senate candidates not to support Sen. Mitch McConnell as leader
Mayor Trent Staggs, one of several candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Utah’s Senate seat soon to be vacated by retiring Sen. Mitt Romney, is challenging his main opponents to seek a new Senate seat if he wins. He called on Republican leaders to commit to taking office. Mr. Staggs was defeated this week […]
Justin Fields whispers begin after Steelers cut Mitch Trubisky
Mitch Trubisky won’t be the competition for quarterback Kenny Pickett that the Steelers are looking for next training camp, but there are some interesting names that have surfaced that Pittsburgh could try to fill. That includes head coach Justin Fields. The Steelers waived Trubisky on Monday, the same day ESPN’s Adam Schefter also reported. Speaking […]
Steelers cut Mitch Trubisky as quarterback room gets thin heading into offseason
The Pittsburgh Steelers released three players on Monday after Super Bowl III, including quarterback Mitch Trubisky. NFL Network reported that the two sides discussed the current situation in Pittsburgh and that the 29-year-old quarterback has opted to get a fresh start in free agency. Offensive lineman Chukwuma Okorafor, who was with the team for six […]
Rand Paul Says Andy Beshear Could Win Mitch McConnell’s Senate Seat
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul predicted Wednesday that Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear could win the Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell. Beshear defeated Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron in November to secure a second term as governor. McConnell’s seat will be extended to 2026 after he is re-elected in 2020. The Senate minority leader has […]
Sen. Mitch McConnell Defends Migration Bill Fiasco
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has accused Republican senators of crafting and quickly collapsing a pro-immigration bill he drafted in secret with Democratic leaders. “The reason we are talking about borders is because they [GOP Senators] “I wanted to,” he said. Said politikoHe added: “We ended up in the situation we are in because […]