Tag: Mitch McConnell

Senators began debating the repeal measure Wednesday as Vice President-elect Mike Pence met privately with GOP lawmakers to discuss Obamacare's elimination and its eventual replacement. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate sets historic Obamacare repeal vote for next week

Susan Ferrechio · January 4, 2017 9:42 pm

"When it comes to the U.S.-Israel alliance, we believe that senators of both parties must stand firmly with Israel and condemn efforts to undermine Israel's legitimacy," Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said Wednesday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

National Security

Senators fear Obama could move against Israel in Paris

Joel Gehrke · January 4, 2017 9:27 pm

Republicans take control: What Trump and the GOP are planning for 2017

Washington Examiner Staff · January 3, 2017 5:01 am

"Subsequent reports, however, suggest that President Trump may still be using his personal smartphone." (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Trump beats Obama engagement with Congress, say friend and foe

Susan Crabtree · January 2, 2017 4:00 pm

The combination of a Republican White House and Congress opens up a world of possibilities for the GOP to advance priorities that were stalled for the last eight years under Obama. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Six predictions for the 115th Congress

Susan Ferrechio · December 27, 2016 5:01 am

"He's either failed to recognize the import, or he simply doesn't want to have these answers presented to the American public of what went on," Reed said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Democratic senator: McConnell wants to bury evidence of Russian hacking

Kyle Feldscher · December 21, 2016 2:22 pm

McConnell: ‘I didn’t think President Trump had a chance’

McConnell: ‘I didn’t think President Trump had a chance’

Anna Giaritelli · December 21, 2016 12:24 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rejects bipartisan demands for a special panel to investigate possible Russian interference in the 2016 election, saying existing committees can do the work. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

McConnell: No select panel needed to probe Russian hacking

Susan Crabtree · December 20, 2016 11:43 am

Critics argue the rule would cost coal industry jobs. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Energy and Environment

McConnell vows to reverse new Obama coal reg

Susan Crabtree · December 19, 2016 8:58 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he plans to work with Rick Perry, the president-elect's pick to head Energy Department, on reviving Kentucky's Paducah energy site as well as technology related to coal production. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Energy and Environment

McConnell: Perry ‘outstanding’ for energy secretary

Susan Ferrechio · December 14, 2016 4:46 pm

McConnell on Monday said he too will ensure that any infrastructure spending is paid for and wants to avoid an effort to replicate the $800 million stimulus bill passed in early 2009. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

McConnell signals caution on Trump infrastructure bill

Susan Crabtree · December 12, 2016 8:48 pm

"I think what this is is an attempt to delegitimize President-elect Trump's win," Trump transition spokesman said of the calls for a congressional investigation into Moscow's alleged interference in the election. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

National Security

Trump team doubles down after McConnell backs Russia probe

Gabby Morrongiello · December 12, 2016 4:53 pm