Tag: Mitch McConnell

Senators propose dueling miner benefits legislation

Energy and Environment

Senators propose dueling miner benefits legislation

Susan Ferrechio · January 17, 2017 10:29 pm

As vice presidency winds down, Biden’s comeback is complete

As vice presidency winds down, Biden’s comeback is complete

W. James Antle III · January 15, 2017 5:01 pm

Pelosi: GOP lawmakers are Trump’s ‘accomplices’ on Russia

National Security

Pelosi: GOP lawmakers are Trump’s ‘accomplices’ on Russia

Al Weaver · January 13, 2017 5:34 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced his wife, Transportation Secretary nominee Elaine Chao, at her hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

McConnell: ‘I regret that I have but one wife to give for my nation’s infrastructure’

Sean Higgins · January 11, 2017 3:51 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's memorably commented back in 2010 that Republicans' goal was to make Obama a one-term president. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Son of a Mitch! Are Democrats aping McConnell’s one-term president agenda?

David M. Drucker · January 11, 2017 5:01 am

McConnell pledges Obamacare repeal in meeting with Trump

McConnell pledges Obamacare repeal in meeting with Trump

Susan Ferrechio · January 9, 2017 8:50 pm

McConnell wants ‘six or seven’ nominees confirmed on Inauguration Day

McConnell wants ‘six or seven’ nominees confirmed on Inauguration Day

Susan Ferrechio · January 9, 2017 6:09 pm

Trump meets with Mitch McConnell in New York

Trump meets with Mitch McConnell in New York

Gabby Morrongiello · January 9, 2017 5:25 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., left, meets with Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Secrets

Trump ethics critic an Obama donor, missed Hillary’s lapses

Paul Bedard · January 9, 2017 4:28 pm

Democrats planning stall tactics for Trump’s Cabinet picks this week

Democrats planning stall tactics for Trump’s Cabinet picks this week

Susan Ferrechio · January 9, 2017 5:01 am

McConnell argued that it is not unusual for a new president to seek an improved relationship with the Russians, citing former President George W. Bush's efforts upon taking office in 2000. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

McConnell: Trump’s Russia hopes will quickly be dashed

Al Weaver · January 8, 2017 4:37 pm

Vice President Joe Biden, right, shakes hands with Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., with his wife Becky Kennedy holding a bible, after administering the Senate oath of office during a mock swearing in ceremony in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, as the 115th Congress begins. The GOP hopes for even more wins in 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

GOP maps Senate ‘majority for generations’

Paul Bedard · January 8, 2017 1:05 pm