Tag: Mitch McConnell

Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell gave brief remarks Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate leaders ‘absolutely shaken’ after Steve Scalise shooting at congressional baseball practice

Al Weaver · June 14, 2017 3:37 pm

President Trump's reported call to make healthcare reform efforts more generous could alienate some of the conservatives he would need to get a bill through the Senate after narrowly succeeding in the House. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Trump tries to lead on Obamacare

W. James Antle III · June 14, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will join congressional Republicans in seeking lower healthcare premiums. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell defends closed-door healthcare talks: ‘Nobody is hiding the ball’

Susan Ferrechio · June 13, 2017 11:00 pm

The comments came only minutes after McConnell and his colleagues insisted to reporters that "nobody's hiding the ball" and that there will be plenty of time to read the bill and offer amendments. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Schumer: McConnell, Senate GOP committing ‘legislative malpractice’ on healthcare

Al Weaver · June 13, 2017 7:45 pm

Transparency produces support. Opacity alienates people. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans, bring your healthcare bill out for inspection

Washington Examiner · June 13, 2017 4:01 am

The group is growing concerned over healthcare talks in the Senate. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

FreedomWorks slams GOP healthcare talks as they shift left

Kimberly Leonard · June 12, 2017 11:26 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will join congressional Republicans in seeking lower healthcare premiums. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell: No deal yet on Obamacare repeal

Susan Ferrechio · June 12, 2017 8:34 pm

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said Senate staff is working on a Russian sanctions amendment to the election-meddling legislation. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Next week: Senate responds to Russia election hacks

Susan Ferrechio · June 10, 2017 4:01 am

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., claims congressional Republican are blocking Democrats out of talks about how to proceed with the House-passed healthcare reform bill through reconciliation. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Democrats slam GOP senators’ efforts to fast-track healthcare bill

Anna Giaritelli · June 9, 2017 10:41 pm

The highest ranking Senate Republican said Democratic opposition will not "let up anytime soon." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

McConnell: Democrats ‘can’t get over’ Trump’s election

Al Weaver · June 9, 2017 3:59 pm

Senate lawmakers plan to broaden sanctions on Iran, following a rubric designed to increase pressure on the regime in ways that stop short of violating the nuclear agreement. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

National Security

Government adviser: Obama’s Justice Department feared ‘reprisal’ for prosecuting Iran allies

Joel Gehrke · June 8, 2017 7:49 pm

McConnell's comments came hours after Trump announced that he would nominate Wray to replace Andrew McCabe, the FBI acting director, and James Comey, who Trump fired in early May. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

McConnell: Christopher Wray ‘more than qualified’ for FBI post

Al Weaver · June 7, 2017 7:44 pm