Tag: Mitch McConnell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Neil Chatterjee's record persuading Sen. Barbara Boxer on difficult legislative issues would benefit the energy watchdog. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Energy and Environment

McConnell endorses ‘Boxer whisperer’ for FERC job

John Siciliano · May 25, 2017 3:33 pm

An entire chapter, titled "Sophistry," of Franken's new book is dedicated to Cruz in which he describes the senator as "swarmy" and "singularly dishonest." (AP)

Ted Cruz calls Al Franken ‘obnoxious’ for mocking him in new book

Mandy Mayfield · May 24, 2017 10:02 pm

The Senate GOP can't afford to lose more than 50 votes to be able to send a healthcare bill to committee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell doesn’t yet know what Obamacare repeal will look like

Kimberly Leonard · May 24, 2017 6:03 pm

The most conservative House Republicans praised the plan, which would still allow total federal spending to increase, although at a slower pace. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

GOP spooked by big cuts in Trump’s budget plan

Susan Ferrechio · May 24, 2017 4:01 am

John Podesta said in an interview that President Trump is "unfit for office" and that his actions are "absolutely crazy." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

John Podesta: Trump’s actions are ‘absolutely crazy’

Melissa Quinn · May 22, 2017 6:18 pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said they are pushing forward with their policy agenda despite White House "drama." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

GOP pushes ahead with agenda despite Trump ‘drama’

Susan Ferrechio · May 18, 2017 4:26 pm

Trump should quickly nominate, and Mitch McConnell should fast track, FTC nominees who respect intellectual property. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump should nominate FTC commissioners who respect intellectual property

Jenny Beth Martin · May 17, 2017 4:05 am

Kevin Brady, the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, told reporters Tuesday that he planned to continue advocating for border adjustment in negotiations with the White House and Senate. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

GOP’s controversial import tax plan gets a hearing

Joseph Lawler · May 16, 2017 8:58 pm

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, reacts to questions from reporters about President Donald Trump reportedly sharing classified information with two Russian diplomats during a meeting in the Oval Office, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump fatigue hits Republicans on Capitol Hill

Susan Ferrechio · May 16, 2017 8:34 pm

Reports that Trump inappropriately shared classified intelligence with Russian officials could sting if the president doesn't dramatically change course. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Republican insiders worry Trump’s Russia crises will torpedo GOP in 2018

David M. Drucker · May 16, 2017 7:22 pm

Senate majority leader cited the national debt in saying that tax reform "will have to be revenue-neutral," conflicting with Trump's plan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

McConnell: Tax reform cannot add to debt

Joseph Lawler · May 16, 2017 3:27 pm

"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