Tag: Mitch McConnell

"Actually I have spoken to the president about it, I recommended Merrick Garland," McConnell told Bloomberg, admitting that it "may surprise some people." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

McConnell recommended Trump choose Merrick Garland for FBI director

Al Weaver · May 16, 2017 2:37 pm

"I read the Washington Post story and I read Gen. McMaster's response, which tends to refute the story — rebut the story," McConnell said. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

McConnell: ‘We could do with a little less drama from the White House’

Al Weaver · May 16, 2017 1:49 pm

Republican working group is expected to talk about insurance regulations at its next meeting instead of taxes. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate group picks up negotiations on repealing Obamacare regulations

Robert King · May 16, 2017 4:01 am

The Senate invoked cloture on the nomination on Monday evening by a 52-42 vote, including "yes" votes from six Democrats. (iStock)

Senate set to vote on deputy transportation secretary nominee Tuesday

Al Weaver · May 15, 2017 10:56 pm

"I hope that you will insist that Rosenstein brief and answer questions from the full House," Pelosi wrote in a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pelosi demands House briefing on Comey firing

Susan Ferrechio · May 15, 2017 6:23 pm

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will brief the Senate on Thursday about the decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

National Security

Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein will brief Senate Thursday about Comey firing

Susan Ferrechio · May 15, 2017 5:33 pm

"[McConnell] certainly thinks he will be qualified and he certainly thinks he would be somebody that he could support," a former McConnell aide said of Merrick Garland. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Former chief of staff: Mitch McConnell thinks Merrick Garland ‘fantastic’ for FBI

Anna Giaritelli · May 14, 2017 2:33 pm

House Republicans next week will take their first crack at creating a tax reform proposal, while Senate Republicans continue their behind-the-scenes work at finding a way to pass a healthcare reform bill. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tax reform, healthcare take center stage

Susan Ferrechio · May 14, 2017 4:01 am

The Effort to Undo Obama Regulations Is Ending with a Whimper

Jarrett Dieterle · May 12, 2017 7:15 pm

Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., praised the GOP's heavy use of the CRA. Prior to this year, the law had used just once since it was signed into law in 1996. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Window closes in Congress for rolling back Obama regulations

Susan Ferrechio · May 12, 2017 12:00 am

National Security

Rosenstein to meet with senators over Comey firing

Susan Ferrechio · May 11, 2017 9:25 pm

Schumer said he wants an answer from McConnell by the end of the day, although a Schumer aide would not say what the Democrats would do if they don't get an answer by then. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

National Security

Democrats demand McConnell summon Justice Department officials to testify

Susan Ferrechio · May 11, 2017 3:48 pm