Tag: Mitch McConnell

Johnny's Auction House owner John West prepares items, including a line of assault rifles behind him, for auction where the company handles gun sales for both civilians and a half dozen police departments and the Lewis County Sheriff's Office, in Rochester, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

How a fast fix on gun safety unraveled in the Senate

Susan Ferrechio · March 6, 2018 5:01 am

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is currently in her full fifth term in the Senate. However, her positions on healthcare and national security were good enough to cost Feinstein, 84, the California Democratic Party's endorsement. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

9 primaries to watch in 2018

W. James Antle III · March 6, 2018 5:01 am

Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, introduced the Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing, or STOP, School Violence Act on Monday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Orrin Hatch introduces bill to improve school safety following mass shooting

Diana Stancy Correll · March 6, 2018 1:39 am

"I regret my health has become an ongoing challenge. I intend to fulfill my responsibilities and commitments to the people of Mississippi and the Senate through the completion of the 2018 appropriations cycle, after which I will formally retire from the U.S. Senate," Sen. Thad Cochran said in a statement. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Thad Cochran to retire from US Senate

Al Weaver · March 5, 2018 9:52 pm

"Too many times we've watched the president say the right things when the cameras are on, but refuse to follow through the moment they're switched off, often times doing an 180-degree reversal on his position," Sen. Chuck Schumer said. (AP)

Schumer: Trump reversal on guns ‘a show we’ve seen before,’ ‘it’s getting old’

Al Weaver · March 5, 2018 9:48 pm

"We are extremely worried about the consequences of a trade war and are urging the White House to not advance with this plan," Paul Ryan spokesperson AshLee Strong said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Republicans threaten ‘action’ to stop Trump’s steel tariffs

Susan Ferrechio · March 5, 2018 7:07 pm

When President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the EU would put tariffs "on Harley-Davidson, on bourbon, and on blue jeans," which could hurt Speaker Paul Ryan's and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's constituents. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Beltway Confidential

The EU will make Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell’s voters the first casualties of the trade war

Philip Wegmann · March 5, 2018 5:02 pm

Denis McDonough, Obama's chief of staff throughout his second term, said that Mitch McConnell was the reason why the administration couldn't do more to counteract the Russians late in the election. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

National Security

Obama’s chief of staff: Mitch McConnell to blame for ‘watered down’ reaction to Russian election meddling

Kyle Feldscher · March 4, 2018 5:54 pm

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., sent a letter to the House on Thursday asking for a "full retroactive" repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate. Meadows is concerned that Americans may not realize that they still face penalties if they don't have health insurance in 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Mark Meadows wants ‘retroactive’ repeal of Obamacare’s individual mandate this tax season

Daniel Chaitin · March 2, 2018 12:49 am

"We will not sit idly while our industry is hit with unfair measures that put thousands of European jobs at risk," said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in reaction to President Trump's incoming tariffs. "The EU will react firmly and commensurately to defend our interests." (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)

Europe readies trade retaliation against Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs

Pete Kasperowicz · March 1, 2018 9:41 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., filed cloture on the bipartisan bill to ease rules on banks Thursday afternoon, meaning that the Senate will vote next week to cut off debate on the measure and then pass it. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate to vote next week on bipartisan bill to ease rules on banks

Joseph Lawler · March 1, 2018 7:55 pm

"The president is the first step," Sen. Chuck Schumer said, adding that Sen. Mitch McConnell will not likely bring up the bill "without the president's persuasion." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats to propose weapons ban, gun confiscation powers in bill inspired by Trump

Susan Ferrechio · March 1, 2018 7:07 pm