Tag: Mitch McConnell

Senate Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks during a news conference at the Capitol May 19, 2015 in Washington. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Rare Sunday Senate session will decide fate of NSA spying powers

Susan Ferrechio · May 31, 2015 7:03 pm

Ã¢â¬ÅThere has to be another way. We must find it together. So tomorrow, I will force the expiration of the NSA illegal spy program," Paul said. (Getty Image)

Rand Paul: ‘I will force the expiration’ of Patriot Act

Kelly Cohen · May 30, 2015 3:06 pm

White House getting antsy on Patriot Act extension

Nicole Duran · May 29, 2015 3:13 pm

"As with too many issues in the nation's Capitol, a handful of lawmakers are holding up a very good bill that solves a problem," said Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wis, an author of the USA Freedom Act. (Getty Images)

No Senate deal in sight on spy law

Susan Ferrechio · May 28, 2015 9:00 am

"The law expires at midnight Sunday next week and I doubt if there are many of us who are comfortable with that," said Sen. McConnell. (AP)

Presidential politics hinders McConnell on NSA

David M. Drucker · May 27, 2015 9:00 am

Rand Paul wounds spy bill, vows to permanently kill

Barbara Boland · May 23, 2015 5:23 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. walks to a Republican luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, May 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate blocks spy law extension

Susan Ferrechio · May 23, 2015 12:58 pm

Obama Thankful Trade Deal Passes Senate

Daniel Halper · May 23, 2015 1:10 am

Boehner Praises Trade Bill Passage

Daniel Halper · May 23, 2015 12:36 am

"This new analysis from the administration's own energy statistician calls needed attention to the threats posed by the president's misguided 'Clean Power Plan,'" said Sen. Shelley Capito, R-W.Va., who introduced legislation this month to roll back the EPA's plan by giving states the ability to opt out of compliance. Under the legislation, a state would not have to comply if the governor shows that abiding by the emission limits would raise energy costs or threaten the reliable flow of electricity. (Getty Image)

Energy and Environment

New study spurs GOP on rolling back emission rules

John Siciliano · May 22, 2015 11:29 pm

In Friday floor remarks, McConnell said the USA Freedom Act does not mandate that the telecom companies hold onto the information the NSA may eventually seek. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

McConnell calls for two-month spy law extension

Susan Ferrechio · May 22, 2015 3:28 pm

"We need a balanced approach on trade," Portman said. "Fighting for good jobs through more exports and fighting against unfair trade practices." (AP File Photo)

Amendments could slow track Senate trade bill

Susan Ferrechio · May 22, 2015 9:00 am