McConnell not backing down on debt limit deal defense spending: ‘It’s a serious problem’

By Samantha-Jo Roth

Published June 7, 2023 8:05pm ET

McConnell not backing down on debt limit deal defense spending: ‘It’s a serious problem’ — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell takes aim at Supreme Court leak. | AP Photo

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said the defense spending levels part of the new debt limit law are “totally inadequate” and questioned how to move forward on Wednesday after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) poured cold water on the Senate’s hope for a supplemental defense bill.